Used Vehicles

How far would you drive to find the most-affordable used cars in your area? Obviously, the answer depends on how much money you might save by going somewhere other than the nearest dealership of your preferred brand or model. This…

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….

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…

Finding a dependable used vehicle isn’t as difficult as tracking down a unicorn or Bigfoot or a chupacabra. But sometimes it might seem that way. Especially if dependable used cars are something you look for only once every few years….

Flawless. Even with the best used-car brands, it’s a word you usually won’t read. And, really, you won’t read it here except for the mention above, because it’s a practically impossible standard to apply to car brands, especially for three-year-old…

Used cars are the way to go for most American buyers. Around 40 million a year, in fact, considerably more than twice the number of new cars sold each year. But picking out the best used cars to buy right…

If you’re shopping for a vehicle with staying power, new or used, buy a sport utility vehicle. Even better, purchase an American-made SUV. The top seven vehicles and eight of the top 11 on the 2019 list of longest-lasting vehicles…

Good as new. It’s how Autotrader describes its 10 best CPO vehicles for mainstream buyers and 10 best CPO vehicles for luxury shoppers right now. Autotrader called the CPO (certified pre-owned) vehicles on its lists affordable options between an expensive…

New-car value comes in many shapes and sizes. But Vincentric, an automotive data analysis company, thinks it has identified the best of 2019. From the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 subcompact to the Infiniti QX60 luxury large SUV/crossover, 32 vehicles comprise Vincentric’s…

They are the model citizens of the automotive world. When it comes to customer loyalty, these 24 models and six brands – mainstream and luxury – apparently have the IT factor, based on sales of 2018 vehicles. From the “traditional”…