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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ford Launching Ford Blue Advantage for Used Cars
This week, Ford Motor Company held a three-day virtual meeting for its 3,100 dealerships across the United States. One of the most interesting developments from the event is the announcement of Ford Blue Advantage, a dedicated used vehicle brand and platform that includes a digital marketplace. Coming in 2021: New Ranger STX Special Edition Package […]
Buick Encore Is One of the Best Used Cars Under $20,000
Consumer Reports recently named the 2017 to 2019 Buick Encore as one of the best used cars under $20,000. The organization recognized the SUV for its quiet cabin, sophisticated design, and maneuverability. Staying Healthy on the Road: Tips for cleaning your car What makes the Encore an ideal used car? Consumer Reports listed the Buick […]
Commonly Missed Problems on Used Cars
Buying a previously owned car is a great way to get the model you want at a price you can afford. Plenty of vehicles wind up on used car lots or front yards with barely any miles on them but marked at a must-have price. However, there’s truth in the proverb that you should never […]
Tips for Buying Used Cars
Many people buy used cars because of the reduced costs regarding taxes, car insurance, and the registration. Another reason why people choose used cars is because they carry a lower price. The used car market is diverse, offering everything from off-road, trucks, vans, sedans, and even luxury brands. Perfect car condition One of the biggest […]
2015 Cadillac XTS Makes Edmunds Editor’s Six Top Used Cars List
Ronald Montoya, Consumer Advice Editor at Edmunds, just released his list of top six used luxury cars. His goal was to find gently-used models that offered many of the features that newer versions boasted, but at a 47-60 percent cheaper price. The 2015 Cadillac XTS was one of the finalists that made the cut. Per […]
The Supply of Recession-Era Used Cars Is Dwindling
As drivers hang onto their cars for longer periods of time, car dealerships are struggling to keep up with the current demand for used vehicles
The automotive industry took a pretty big hit during the global recession that began in 2008. As a result, automotive production was greatly decreased, from 53.2 million units in 2007 to 47.77 million units in 2009. Now, that reduction in production is having a profound effect on the used car market. Indeed, many used car […]
2002 Chevrolet Silverado Makes Autoblog’s Six Best Used Cars for $5K List
Autoblog recently released its “6 Best Used Cars for $5,000” list. While it featured sedans, crossovers, and a Jeep model, only one pickup truck made the cut: the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The Autoblog team expressed just one of the reasons they fell in love with the ’02 Silverado. The team was impressed by its 5.3-liter […]
440,000-Mile Lancer Sportwagon Proves Mitsubishis Make Good Used Cars
As automotive reliability continues to improve every model year, most cars manufactured today are expected to reach 100,000 miles without only light maintenance and at least 200,000 miles before their owners begin to face hefty repair bills. Typically, vehicles that keep on plugging in the miles without major issues beyond the latter benchmark are one-of-a-kind […]
CarGurus Names the Best Used Vehicles in Seven Segments During Its Inaugural Used Cars Awards
Expert reviews, user reviews, and value retention all helped determine the winners in each vehicle segment
With each passing year, there are plenty of awards handed out for the best new vehicles in the industry. However, there seems to be a deficit of awards handed out for the best used vehicles in the automotive world. That’s where the 2017 CarGurus Best Used Car Awards enter the picture. A brand new set […]
You Need This Number When Shopping For Used Cars
There’s no questioning that recall notices seem to be piling up in the automotive world, for things as simple as abnormal rust to things as drastic as faulty airbags. When you purchase a new car, there are rules and laws to protect consumers and make sure that the vehicle they drive home is as safe […]
Shopping Where It’s Most Difficult to Afford Used Cars
We’ve all been raised with the notion that buying used cars, while a gamble, is typically the only option for those of us on a budget. Many financial gurus preach purchasing pre-owned cars to avoid immediate off-the-lot depreciation and recommend sticking with a vehicle you can pay cash for. While there’s merit to those claims, the […]
Ohio Apparently Has the Best Deals on Used Cars in the Country
So Come Visit Us. Please.
In news that will surely make the Ohio Tourism Board very happy, the Buckeye State turns out to be a Mecca for good deals on used cars. According to a new list by The Street, which ranks the five best and worst places in America to buy a car, Ohio has two cities in the […]
New York Moves to Ban Sales of Used Cars with Open Recalls
In a timely turn of events, the state of New York has become the first to ban sales of used cars with open recalls, mandating that dealerships will need to repair both cars that have already been sold with unresolved issues and all cars with outstanding recalls henceforth. According to a New York Times report […]