Why Are Used Cars So Expensive?
Good luck following your dad’s advice to always buy low-mileage, good-condition used cars for under $5,000. Pre-owned vehicles used to be great deals, selling for a fraction of what a new car would. Now, it’s hard to find a decent-condition used sedan, SUV, or truck for under $15,000. Why have used vehicles become so expensive […]
How to Get the Best Price When Buying a Used Car
Purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is becoming more and more expensive. In this age of high-priced vehicles, you can’t spend more money on a used car than you absolutely have to. You have plenty of other bills that you need to put your toward, too — including auto insurance, oil changes, new tires, and gasoline refuels. […]
When Buying a Used Car, Always Avoid These Deal-Breaker Red Flags
Buying a used car can save you a lot of money on a great vehicle. But, buying the wrong pre-owned car will actually lose you a lot of cash by being a money pit. How do you avoid purchasing a lemon from a car dealership? Here are the deal-breakers that should act as red flags […]
What to Do If You Still Can’t Afford to Buy a Used Car
If you’re shopping for a car and are constrained by a tight budget, the current used car market isn’t doing you any favors. Buyers are still feeling the lingering effects of production shortages during the pandemic, inflation of the U.S. dollar, and increased demand for affordable vehicles — which are all keeping used car prices […]
5 Things That Shady Used Car Dealers May Hide from You
It is important to be careful when you are shopping for a used car. Purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is a big investment, so it’s important to work with a dealer that’s known for trustworthy business practices. Otherwise, you could be swindled with one of these shady practices. Want More Advice on Shopping for a Used […]
What’s Going On With Used Car Prices?
There are many reasons car prices have gone up, and they’re all intermingled in complex ways.
Is Buying a Used Car Safe for My Family?
Are pre-owned vehicles safe for families to drive?
Buying a brand-new vehicle ensures that no one else has used and abused it. But, many parents don’t have the funds to afford a new car for their family when they’re also paying for many other expenses. Is it safe for families to buy a used car that someone else already drove and racked up […]
The (Important) Difference Between Used Cars and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
To some car buyers, all used cars are the same. Once a single owner has driven a car, it’s no longer brand-new. For these shoppers, “Certified Pre-Owned” is just a fancy term for “used car.” But, that’s not true. The designation of CPO isn’t just fancy-schmancy semantics to make a used car sound more appealing. […]
Advice on Deciding Between a New or Used Car
When you decide to shop for your next car, you’ll have to choose between buying a brand-new car fresh from the factory or a used car that’s been driven by other owners. There are benefits to both choices, depending on your personal lifestyle, budget, and overall preferences. Are You Shopping for a Used Car? Don’t […]
How to Make Your Used Car Look Like New
You can make your recently purchased used car look nearly as fresh as a brand-new car. All you need is some car-cleaning supplies and a free afternoon. In addition to making your used car look more attractive, its exterior and interior appearance can help it maintain its value better. Here are some suggestions on what […]
Signs Your Used Car Needs to Retire from the Road
How do you know when it’s time to get rid of your old car? There are many signs that your used car’s days are numbered. Even if it’s still running like usual, it may be ready to give out at any moment. If any of these characteristics describe your vehicle, it’s time to retire it […]
Want to Sell Your Used Car Fast? Here Are Some Tips
Tips for quickly and conveniently selling your car to a dealer for money
Whether you need money now or have to get rid of a car you don’t want anymore, you shouldn’t spend more time peddling your vehicle than you have to. You’re faced with several options when you need to sell your car, including offloading it to a friend or family member, posting it online for a […]
8 Reasons Not to Buy a Used Car from a Private Seller
When it comes to buying a used car, it’s not just about getting a good deal on the price. If you aim for the lowest cost you can find, that may lead you to a private transaction with a non-commercial seller, and you could be entering murky territory. Before you buy that car parked in […]
What To Do If Your Used Car Gets Recalled
Buying a used car can save you a lot of money. New cars depreciate in value rapidly after you drive them off the lot, so buying used avoids taking a hit on that initial depreciation. And you can often find a used car from a recent model year that has many of the same features […]
Chevy Equinox Named One of KBB’s Best Used Cars for Teens
As students head back to school or prepare for college life, they’ll need more than notebooks, pencils, and overpriced graphing calculators — they’ll also need a reliable ride. That’s why Kelley Blue Book has compiled a list of the best used cars for under $20,000, which recently recognized the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox as one of […]
Chevy and Cadillac Models are Best Used Cars for Tall People
If you consider yourself to be a tall person, you know how hard it is to find a car that won’t make you feel cramped during the ride. That’s why Kelley Blue Book created its list of the Best Cars for Tall People Looking for a Comfortable Ride. The authors named the Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet […]
100,000-Mile Used Cars Had Highest-Ever Prices in June
Automakers are continuing to suffer from a chip shortage and accordingly a car shortage as well. With the lack of cars at dealerships, prices have sky-rocketed, even for highly used cars. According to the experts at Edmunds, cars with 100,000-109,999 miles on the odometer sold for an average of $16,489 in June 2021 — the […]
How to Make the Used Car You Just Bought Less Germ-Infested
Tips for cleaning a used car that's filled with festering mold, bacteria, and microscopic critters
You’ve spent months looking for a used car that’s within your budget and meets all your expectations. As you exchange the money for the title and drive away in your new car, don’t forget one very important fact: This car was previously driven by someone else. Studies show that car interiors are crawling with bacteria, […]