Shopping for a vehicle can be exciting, especially during the holiday season.
But it’s almost never easy.
There are a lot of things to consider before your purchase to ensure the vehicle – new or used – meets your day-to-day needs and doesn’t break your budget.
You still may be trying to decide model and make; new or used; car, crossover, SUV or truck; electric or gasoline, which means you’ll need to do your homework. And that’s where our 25 articles from 2019 below may factor into your equation.
But, don’t worry, you don’t have to read them all: We’ve divided the articles into six groups, starting with “Used Vehicles” and “New Vehicles,” two of our readers’ favorite categories.
And you may find much of what you need to know among those 15 articles.
But, if you’re looking for more, we provide that, too, from quality leaders to most-popular brands to the 45 vehicles women favor according to one survey.
Used vehicles
These are among the best used cars to buy right now, U.S. News rankings show
Best bargain used cars are mostly luxury at affordable prices
Best used cars to buy this year offer affordable options
Best used-car brands based on J.D. Power dependability survey
New cars that owners keep longest before selling them
Which vehicles are most durable mostly SUVs – iSeeCars.com
Top 10 cars owners keep longest are mostly from Toyota and Honda
Longest-lasting vehicles for 2019: 8 SUVs, 5 American made – iSeeCars.com
New vehicles
Honda Clarity, Fit, Insight among 25 ‘ideal’ 2019 vehicles
These are the 23 best-quality new cars based on Power survey
Luxury car brands offering models at prices many can afford
Dynamic dozen: The best 2019 cars based on Autotrader tests
Most-popular SUVs, trucks, cars in America right now
Getting the most new-car value could be as easy as buying one of these 32
‘Best Buys’ for 2019, plus where to find top used vehicles
Quality leaders
Best SUVs, trucks, minivans power to top of quality rankings
Best car brands feature ‘quality’ leaders Genesis, Kia, Hyundai
Brand loyalty
Car brand loyalty study shows most love for these five makes
Customer loyalty: The car brands, models that have IT factor
Green vehicles
Best-performing crossovers, SUVs for ‘green’ shopper on a budget
Best-performing cars, brands for ‘green’ shopper on a budget
The 14 most-affordable EVs (electric vehicles) may convince you it’s time to buy
Other considerations
It’s no accident these vehicles are rated among the safest
What women want when purchasing a car revealed in 45 survey picks
When ‘satisfaction guarantees’ almost automatic for drivers
Of course, now is a great time to shop for a vehicle for reasons you also can read about. And now you may have a better idea of what you’re buying.
