Car Shopping

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

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…

Man leaning against car at dusk
December 6, 2019

How to buy a car now … you can get there if you start here

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…

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…

Beige Toyota RAV4 used car deal
October 16, 2019

Looking for a used car deal? Then set your sights on beige

You cannot beat a beige Toyota RAV4 crossover if you want a deal on a three- to five-year-old vehicle. Eight of the 25 most-popular used vehicles in the U.S. offering a high percentage of deals – discounts of at least…