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…

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…

What does certified ‘pre owned’ mean and why should you care?
February 10, 2020

What does certified ‘pre owned’ mean and why should you care?

If certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles are so great, then why do they represent less than a quarter of franchise dealers’ used-vehicle sales? And less than 10 percent of franchise dealers’ overall sales of new and used vehicles? And less than…

Toyota Highlander assembly line
February 3, 2020

SUVs, trucks and cars first owners keep at least 15 years

Keeping a vehicle long, long after purchasing it new probably means you made a good decision in the first place. There’s also a good chance you bought a Toyota or a Honda. “Owners are more likely to hold onto cars…