The used-car market used to be simple: find something cheap, check the mileage, kick a few tires, and call it a day. But in 2025, buyers are a lot sharper — and far less forgiving. With all the owner ...

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The biggest advantage of buying a used car vs. a new one is that the purchase price is usually much lower, which helps you save money right from the start. But that advantage goes out the window if ...

Before the pandemic, more than half of used cars sold were three years old and selling for under $20,000 according to The Detroit Free Press. Just a few years later, only 11% of used cars fit that ...

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

The consumer price index shows used car prices were down 2% in January from a year earlier. Nevertheless, some shoppers may experience sticker shock if they haven't been in the market for a car in a ...

Prashirwin Naidu is a South African motoring journalist and presenter with a deep passion for cars, driving experiences, and the evolving automotive landscape. Known for his energetic yet insightful ...