Used Cars
Tip 11: Mileage
Most automotive parts have a limited life expectancy. If the car is still on its original battery, alternator or starter, these may be parts you’ll have to replace once the car accumulates enough miles.
On average, a car battery will last two to three years, though more expensive units may last longer.
It's a good idea to ask to see the owner's manual... Read More
Most automotive parts have a limited life expectancy. If the car is still on its original battery, alternator or starter, these may be parts you’ll have to replace once the car accumulates enough miles.
On average, a car battery will last two to three years, though more expensive units may last longer.
It's a good idea to ask to see the owner's manual... Read More
No doubt about it: Buying a used car is a daunting task. In an effort to make the time-consuming process a little bit easier, we’ve laid out some of the most common trouble areas and have provided tips on helping you spot problems before you decide to... Read More
If you're considering a used vehicle, don't just ask how many miles it has - ask how many owners it's had, too. Read More
Old cars don’t die, they just get resold. If you’re buying a used car, whether from a dealer or someone who put an ad in the paper, you’ll want to know as much about it as you can. Even without anyone trying to deceive you, the vehicle... Read More
Used car buyers can avoid being taken for a ride if they watch out for odometer fraud. Odometer fraud - the illegal act of rolling back a vehicle’s odometer to make buyers think it has fewer miles than it actually does - costs consumers billions of ... Read More
Consumers who go shopping for a used car could be playing a very dangerous game. The reason? Unseen damage to the car’s frame could end up putting occupants of the vehicle at serious risk. Read More
Thousands of cars in the U.S. are submerged every year in floods. During post-flood cleanup, auto insurance claims adjusters are often forced to “total” many of these vehicles due to the severity of the damage. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop unscrupulous sellers from putting these cars back up for sale. In many instances... Read More
A Brief History
Certified Pre-Owned programs were created back in the 1990s to help dealerships sell used vehicles coming back from leases. Most of the early CPO programs were from premium brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. However, by the end of the... Read More
Certified Pre-Owned programs were created back in the 1990s to help dealerships sell used vehicles coming back from leases. Most of the early CPO programs were from premium brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. However, by the end of the... Read More
Yes, you’ve got your eye on that pristine beauty on the dealer’s showroom floor. But before you take that final fateful step, consider buying a slightly used vehicle instead of a brand-new one. As we’ve explained in other articles on ownership costs, a new car may Read More
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