Car Shopping

Helping you become a better informed new- and used-car shopper

Extended warranty: Vehicle coverage that costs extra worth the price?
May 6, 2019

Extended warranty: Vehicle coverage that costs extra worth the price?

Extended warranty. You may have heard this term if you’re shopping for a vehicle. It’s easily the most recognizable finance-and-insurance (F&I) product generally available to new-car buyers at the dealership when they make their purchase – with 62 percent of…

Woman sitting in new car
April 29, 2019

Most-popular SUVs, trucks, cars in America right now

Popularity isn’t the only measure of an SUV, car or truck. But looking at the most-popular SUVs and other vehicles isn’t a bad place to start shopping. After all, there probably are reasons the most-popular are, well, the most popular….

Dynamic dozen: The best 2019 cars based on Autotrader tests
April 17, 2019

Dynamic dozen: The best 2019 cars based on Autotrader tests

Call them the “dynamic” dozen. They are the best 2019 cars among hundreds of available models, according to Autotrader online automotive marketplace. The vehicles represent a dozen different automakers and most are priced from $20,000 to $40,000. “Finding your perfect…

9 reasons buying a used car may be a better choice than new
April 15, 2019

9 reasons buying a used car may be a better choice than new

Buying a used car is looking better and better to many shoppers. About $14,000 better on average, according to Experian Automotive and others, as the average new-car transaction price surpasses $37,000 and the typical loan comes in around $31,000. “New…