Buying Guides

Tips for talking to a used car salesman

The single biggest mistake buyers make when talking to used car salesmen is getting excited or allowing the salesman to dictate the pace of the negotiation.…

Tips for choosing and buying a used car

The biggest mistake most first-time used car buyers make is basing their purchase decision solely on the cosmetic appearance of the vehicle—assuming that if it looks shiny and clean from a quick wash,…

Choosing the right used car for your needs

A used car purchase today is less about finding a clean exterior and more about forensic mechanical assessment; the biggest change from pre-2010 buying was the sheer volume of data available online—yo…

Buying and selecting a reliable used car

The best approach to buying a used car is not navigating the dealer's inventory under pressure, but rather executing an exhaustive pre-purchase inspection on a vehicle you have already vetted through …