GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Colorado-based Bellco Credit Union has teamed up with longtime partner Automotive Avenues — what officials called the largest credit union-endorsed dealership in Denver — to create a new website that can teach and offer advice to car shoppers about the purchasing process.

This, of course, can help foster greater confidence among consumers about buying vehicles.

Basically, the site — www.BetterCarBuyer.com — offers the following functions:

—Virtual test drives. Shoppers are given a comprehensive view at thousands of vehicles' key features.

—Car loan calculators, which can be used to figure out loan costs and payments.

—Educational videos.

—An online inventory of thousands of vehicles to browse, including both new and used units.

"Buying a car is an emotional process — not to mention a significant financial investment," shared Automotive Avenues president and general manager Bill Green. "Bellco and Automotive Avenues are committed to placing customers in the driver's seat, literally and figuratively."

Bellco director of lending Karrie Marchese added: "Bellco is committed to improving our members' financial options by offering the best rates and financial products in Colorado.

"We believe our partnership with Automotive Avenues helps to simplify an important financial decision — car buying — for our members by helping them get the car they want," Marchese continued.