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.

5 Easy Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer

You don't need to be a world class mechanic to know how to make your car last longer. It's the same as being... not a doctor, but knowing how to take good care of your health. I'm not a doctor, but I do know that eating a salad every now and then, or doing a push-up or two is good for me. I'm also not a mechanic, but I do know that by sticking to certain regiments, knowing my way around an engine and maintaining a schedule, my cars stay with me for a long time, living out happy and healthy lives. The sense of accomplishment you get when your odometer hits 500,000 miles is unbeatable! If you treat your car the same way, it'll be your trusted steed for many years. You might even get to see it become a classic, like you! So without any further ado, here are 5 easy tips to help make your car last longer.(Do not want to read?Watch a videoinstead!)

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.

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!

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

Used 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.

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.

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.

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