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.

Advice for Used Car Shoppers with Bad Credit

While having bad credit is a problem and can narrow your financing options, it doesn't have to stand in your way of purchasing a car. If you are one of the millions of Americans with bad credit, you could be wondering what it will take for you to purchase a used car and if you'll ever be able to finance the purchase

Latest Technology and Safety Features in Cars

Not long ago features like anti-lock brakes, cruise control and even airbags were considered novelties. Today, scientists have developed a self-driving car that they swear is safer than the ones we currently drive every day. The possibilities are endless for new and improved safety features as researchers work diligently every day to improve the features available in our cars.

Used Car Shopping Online: Common Shady Practices to Watch Out For

The Internet has changed used car shopping for the better. However, used car buyers still need to be weary of false advertisements and shady business practices that are all to common. Watch this quick video or read on to learn how to avoid these pitfalls.

Auto City is the Used Car Dealer of the Year!

Dear customers, thank you for your support, amazing feedback and recognizing Auto City as the Dealer of the Year!

Three Tested Secrets for Finding a Great Used Car

Shopping for a used car can be one of the life's pleasures, or a laborious chore. It's a big purchase. In America, and especially in southern California, your car is viewed as a fashion statement, an extension of your personality, and sometimes as a status symbol. But buying the best used car that does all that for you, at the right time and at the right price, doesn't have to be a matter of luck. Here are three powerful tips that will streamline the shopping process for you and make it more enjoyable. You will want to know 1) What you are shopping for, 2) When to buy it, and 3) How to make the purchase on the most favorable terms.

How Much Does a Manufacturer's Warranty Cover?

Having a good understanding of what parts and repairs are covered (and for how long) by the manufacturer will give you the complete picture of how you can minimize your costs of car ownership and help you decide if you need to purchase an extended warranty

Top 5 Myths About Buying a Used Car

From Hollywood's depiction of used car salesman to good friends who have had bad experiences buying a used car, the idea of buying a used car might not settle well with some people. However, used car buying has greatly changed over the last decade and many of the myths surrounding the industry are a thing of the past.