Used Vehicles

News, ideas and information especially for used-vehicle shoppers

When to buy a new car (or used) and not mess it up
July 8, 2020

When to buy a new car (or used) and not mess it up

How will I know when to buy a new car? That’s a question many Americans ask themselves every year. For almost 170 million the last three years, the answer was “now,” whether that meant new or used. More than 32…

Car shoppers coming back amid COVID – and there’s a twist
June 29, 2020

Car shoppers coming back amid COVID – and there’s a twist

Americans seem to be returning to more normal car shopping behavior after weeks of shutdowns or curtailed operations across the country. More than 1.1 million shoppers purchased new cars last month, a significant increase from April. Many of those consumers…

Toyota Land Cruiser on dusty road
March 9, 2020

Longest-lasting cars? 9 SUVs and a truck – iSeeCars.com

Sport utility vehicles are the long-distance runners of the automotive world. That means the most-durable SUVs generally last longer than the longest-lasting cars or trucks, according to a new study by iSeeCars.com auto shopping website. And the longest-lasting of all…

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…

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…