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.

Used Cars, New Cars and Depreciation

Buying a nearly new or slightly used car can make a lot of sense financially.

Where do YOU Stand on Auto Recalls?

An open recall on your car means the manufacturer thinks there's something wrong that really should be fixed.

Should I Buy GAP Insurance?

GAP insurance (Guaranteed Asset Protection) covers the difference between the balance of a loan due on a vehicle and what an insurance company pays in the event of a total loss.

Used Car Service Contract - Should You Purchase One?

Service contact covers various components of your vehicle in case of breakdown.

Does a Prior Rental Car Make a Good Used Car?

There are several good reasons why prior rental cars are good used cars, and one main reason why they might not be.

Top 10 Mistakes When Buying a Used Car

Nobody likes to talk about the mistakes they've made when buying used cars in the past. It's such a touchy topic, but lots of people want to know what mistakes to avoid, which is why we're devoting this post on the Auto City blog to the topic. These are not ranked in any particular order, they're just the top 10 mistakes we've seen people make over the years whenbuying a used car. If you are a first-time car buyer, you will greatly benefit from our post ontop 10 common first-time car buyermistakes as well.