The average used car now costs around $26,000. Here’s how I bought a Lexus for $8,000.

When you find a few used cars you like, plug their VIN numbers into the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) yourself, which allows five free searches every 24 hours per IP address. This service ...

Since you can't truly know how a previous owner treated their vehicle, buying a used car can feel like a gamble. Fortunately, getting a reliable used car isn't about chance or luck, It's about smart ...

With new car prices averaging close to $49,000 and used vehicles listing above $25,000, deciding between paying cash or financing your next vehicle could save you thousands of dollars -- or cost you ...

Research vehicle history reports using the VIN and check for open recalls before committing to a used car purchase. Have a trusted mechanic perform a prepurchase inspection to identify potential ...

Experian’s Q2 2025 data shows most used cars are bought with cash, not loans, as high interest rates push buyers away from financing. You, like me, may be under the impression that financing a vehicle ...

For about the same price as a new car, you can buy a used luxury model. New cars offer full warranties, better fuel efficiency, and plenty of new features.

Buying a car is a pain. You have to do research before even going to the dealership, and then the performative dance that is actually buying a car is exhausting and long. There's a reason companies ...