I haven't bought a new car in years, and I most likely never will again. It does not mean I buy clunkers, or ancient wrecks. I know what kind of car I want -- in my case, a compact SUV -- and I look ...

In addition to finding your car's book value and researching what other people are asking for their cars, it's a good idea to get quotes from some dealerships. This lets you find an easily obtainable, ...

New cars hit $50K—here’s how to judge real value, whether leasing makes sense, and what to check before buying used.

Used car buyers could avoid expensive mistakes by checking a vehicle’s history before viewing, negotiating or handing over a deposit.

New cars can lose over 20% of their original value in just a year due to depreciation. Five years into ownership, a new car can lose 60% of its original value. Well-maintained vehicles have the best ...

After several months of soaring car prices, the used car market is beginning to stabilize, according to the latest CARFAX data. Nationally, used car prices rose by about $50 in July, marking the ...

I often advise individuals seeking to replace their old car to buy a pre-owned vehicle, mainly due to depreciation. According to Kelley Blue Book, new vehicles lose value by nearly 30 percent over the ...

Prepare for automotive sticker shock next year – again. Average new car prices briefly topped $50,000 in September for the first time, before slipping back under that level in October. But now, ...