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.

Avoid These Common Used Car Scams: Title-Washing

Unscrupulous sellers will purchase a used car with a branded title for very little money, then they will repair it, take it to a different state, and have a new title issued that comes out "clean" because the state has different laws and definitions and doesn't recognize the title's previous brand.

Avoid These Common Used Car Scams: Curbstoning

Curbstoning is when someone is posing as a private party selling a used car. Curbstoning is effectively a scam because the person selling the car is not the actual owner or a licensed dealer.

How to Negotiate the Price of a Used Car

If you ever find yourself in the position of having to negotiate the price of a used car, these tips can help you get a better deal!

How to Look for Used Cars Online

With literally millions of online used car listings, finding that perfect used car may require a significant effort

An Accident on a Vehicle History Report: What Does it Really Mean?

If you are shopping for a used car, never buy one without checking its vehicle history report. Read on to learn what it means if a vehicle that interests you has an accident on its history report

What Does Getting a Good Deal on a Used Car Mean?

When looking for a used car, many shoppers focus exclusively on gettng the lowest price possible. However, when evaluating a vehicle it is important to look beyond price, year and mileage. Quality is another important factor that is going to determine the overall cost of ownership. Chances are that a used car without deferred maintenance and with verifiable service history will serve longer and will be cheaper to own