Car Shopping

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Toyota 4Runner
January 3, 2020

Best used cars to buy in 2020 revealed by iSeeCars.com

Most people will buy used vehicles in 2020. That should not be a surprise considering that the average cost of a new vehicle now exceeds $37,000, which is about $15,000 more than a pre-owned model. And that means a lot…

New car with Christmas ribbon
December 17, 2019

Do people really get cars for Christmas? Yes, no, maybe

Maybe it’s coincidence. But the last four years December has been the No. 1 sales month for cars, trucks and SUVs. So, then, do people really get cars for Christmas or Hanukkah – or is that just a myth created…

Subaru Impreza on the highway
December 13, 2019

What does certified pre-owned mean? Value if you buy right

If you are thinking about purchasing a CPO vehicle this year, you aren’t alone. But what does certified pre-owned mean to you? Value if you buy the right model car, SUV or truck. By the end of the year, nearly…

Honda Passport on rocky terrain
December 11, 2019

Vehicles that hold their value best receive 2020 awards

TrueCar doesn’t have a crystal ball. But the online automotive marketplace still can offer valuable insight for car shoppers. Based on research by TrueCar’s ALG analytics division, 27 vehicles, many of them SUVs or crossovers, received Residual Value Awards for…

Woman slumped over steering wheel
November 1, 2019

Holiday car purchase: Six steps to avoiding buyer’s remorse

Buyer’s remorse. It’s awful any time of the year. But regretting a holiday car purchase can be just about the worst-case scenario. Especially when regifting is not really an option. So don’t let enthusiasm over a year-end deal make you…

Toyota Land Cruiser
October 9, 2019

New cars that owners keep longest before selling them

Toyota Land Cruisers purchased new cruise longer for their owners before they are sold than any other vehicle. Land Cruiser owners hang on to their vehicles 11.4 years on average, while other owners sell on average 8.4 years after their…