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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…
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…
You might not think that Philadelphia, PA, and Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, have much in common. Or, for that matter, Houston, TX, and Portland, OR. In fact, all four cities share something with 19 others among the top 50 U.S. metropolitan areas….
Most people will buy used vehicles in 2020. That should not be a surprise considering that the average cost of a new vehicle now exceeds $37,000, which is about $15,000 more than a pre-owned model. And that means a lot…
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…
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…