Gary Wollenhaupt
Contributing Writer
7years covering personal finance
24+ articles on LendingTree
25+ years of automotive reporting
Specialties
Auto financing
New car buying
Used car buying
Buy vs. lease comparisons
Manufacturer incentive comparisons
Auto lender reviews
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Anderson University
Gary Wollenhaupt is a freelance writer on the automotive finance team at LendingTree, where he frequently contributes articles on making wise auto financing choices and reviews of auto loan providers.
He began writing for LendingTree in 2019 and has been a significant contributor in expanding the site’s auto financing content. Gary loves to help readers do the math in understanding the impact of dealer fees, interest rates and rebates vs. low APR on their automotive purchases. He compares auto financing offerings from banks, credit unions and online lenders to inform readers that they have options beyond the dealer’s lenders.
He has written in the automotive space for a variety of outlets, covering classic and antique cars, new car introductions, insurance, maintenance and financing. As a former newspaper reporter, he is delighted to focus on automotive finance content that helps people make good decisions about the second-largest purchase in their lives.
Gary’s thoughts on buying a new car
Buying a car is a major milestone in anyone’s financial life, and it’s common to feel overwhelmed in not only finding the right car but also the best financing option. That’s why it’s so critical to be well informed about your credit score and financial status before you ever set foot on a car dealer’s lot. You can make a deal that works for you and your budget."
