The Used Car Blog
We want consumers everywhere to feel confident about their ability to engage in the used car process on their own terms. We’re going to be posting articles about every aspect of buying used cars, from giving you tips on how to judge the condition of a used car to knowing your way around financing options to what you should look for when test driving a vehicle.
Natural Disasters and the Auto Industry
In the wake of a natural disaster as catastrophic as Harvey and Irma, the last thing you need to worry about is your car. But once the dust (water?) settles, once you and you family are safe and sheltered, it's time to rebuild your life one asset at a time. This article focuses on how hurricanes and other natural disasters affect the auto industry.
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Auto City Announces Driveo: A Better Way to Sell Your Car in San Diego
IntroducingDriveo- a better way to sell your car in San Diego! Selling your car to Driveo is as easy, safe and hassle free! Get a quote for your car online in minutes, bring your car to Driveo only if you are happy with the quote, sell your car and catch a complimentary ride to anywhere in San Diego!
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Here is How to Read a Carfax Report
We use CARFAX at Auto City and provide it for free for our customers. CARFAX is very well known to most used car shoppers and is a household name for vehicle history reports. There are other reports, however, that one can buy and tips contained in this guide are applicable to most reports
Read moreUsed Car Buying Guide (Video Version)
Not so long ago the sales team at Auto City came up with theUltimate Used Car Buying Guide. Our goal was to educate used car shoppers locally in San Diego and beyond about all the important nuances of the car shopping process to empower our customers with knowledge and skills towinthe used car shopping game. After many downloads and overwhelmingly positive feedback, we decided to revisit the the Guide, this time in a video format with the help of Ariel Levine - a San Diego local car guy and automotive enthusiast. Here are the10 most important sections of the Guidethat cover most frequent questions that used car shoppers ask and common mistakes often made.
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Demystifying Certified Pre-Owned Cars
The concepts of certified pre-owned cars offers the next best alternative to buying a brand new car. Because certified pre-owned cars should meet a rigorous set of standards, they're as close to new as you're going to get in the used car world, but at prices significantly below their new counterparts.
Read more2016 Honda Accord Review
The Accord and the Camry have always been the forerunners in the midsize sedan wars. After reviewing the Camry (check out the Camry review, andAccord VS Camry comparison), the only natural next step was to put a Honda Accord through the same rigorous testing.
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2016 Kia Optima Review: The Camry and Accord Take Notice!
Just like the brand itself, Kia Optima was never a big deal. After so many years of going overlooked, regarded as a cheap car from the Far East, Kia has stepped up their game over the last few years on all accounts. Style, quality and the driving experience, I absolutely love what they are doing with their cars. But it took a slow and steady climb to reach the top.
Read moreHonda Accord VS Toyota Camry: Is There A Clear Winner?
I enjoy a good spirited debate, a classic battle for supremacy between two natural enemies. Neck and neck to the very end, but only one can be the true victor and reign supreme.
Read more2017 Toyota Camry Review. The Good, the Bad, and the AVERAGE
Besides, riding in the back of a few Toyota Camry taxicabs, this was my first experience driving one, studying it up close, and getting a real feel for what the car has to offer. Forcing fairness and objectivity, I really did want to find out if that offered anything in the way of excitement, if it could stir emotion in me, or if it was just so darned practical that I had to overlook it's dullness.
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Bankruptcy: Making a Fresh Start with a Car Loan
It's useful to begin by taking a deep breath and looking at the big picture. Bankruptcy laws were created to help people whose financial situations have spiraled out of control. The whole purpose of bankruptcy is to eliminate your debt to give you a fresh start and then do better at managing your finances. Afresh start auto loanis not only a way to drive a better car but is a great tool to start rebuilding your credit.
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