Car Shopping

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

Woman inspecting Lexus ES on production line
March 6, 2020

Most-reliable cars ‘continue to improve’ – J.D. Power

Shopping for a good used vehicle isn’t easy. But that’s what around 40 million consumers will do this year. Many will be looking for the most-reliable cars in the sweet spot – three years old – when a large portion…

Hyundai Palisade on the highway
March 4, 2020

Best cars of 2020 an SUV and a pickup truck – Cars.com

It’s the ultimate vehicle of 2020. At least according to Cars.com, which named the Hyundai Palisade best of the year among vehicles that are new or fully redesigned for the model year. Palisade bested five other vehicles, including its corporate…

Man whispering in woman’s ear
March 2, 2020

Word of mouth most important for car shoppers, survey says

Go ahead and mouth off to family, friends and co-workers about how much – or little – you like your car. Because, a new survey by Autolist.com suggests, there’s a good chance they’re listening to you instead of relying on…

Nissan Altima
February 28, 2020

Best used cars to buy in 2020 instead of new models

Chances are this isn’t the first time you will hear that buying a used vehicle could make more financial sense than buying a new model for some shoppers. Especially if purchasing a year-old “gently used” car offers great value compared…

Toyota Tacoma
February 26, 2020

Best cars to buy if you’re looking for value – Vincentric

Don’t be fooled by the headline. The best cars to buy if you’re looking for value of course includes SUVs and pickup trucks. In this case, the best values are defined by Vincentric, which analyzes vehicle ownership costs including depreciation,…

Subaru Forester on curving road
February 24, 2020

Here’s how to buy a car and get the most for your money

Buying a new car, truck or SUV isn’t just about the sticker price. Think about it. Besides the sticker – or whatever price you negotiate – you’ll be paying for fuel, insurance, repairs, maintenance, financing, fees and more as long…