Manatee Community FCU Launches Subprime Car Loans

Published October 24, 2012, 6:06 p.m. EDT

Updated August 26, 2020, 10:37 p.m. EDT

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MANATEE, Fla. – Manatee Community FCU and CareerEdge of Florida Inc. have teamed with Enterprise Car Sales to offer an affordable car purchase program for low-income workers in Manatee County.

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Reliable Rides program enables low-income workers and families to buy affordable vehicles for work and other essential family business.

The credit union has agreed to finance used vehicles available for purchase through Enterprise Car Sales. Each vehicle comes with a 12-month/12,000 mile powertrain warranty, vehicle certification, 12-month roadside assistance, and a seven-day repurchase agreement.

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