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Determine as many of the following points as possible before you visit any
dealerships, starting with the price you expect to pay.

How to Win the Car Financing Game
By Joe Wiesenfelder
May 24, 2023Determine as many of the following points as possible before you visit any
dealerships, starting with the price you expect to pay.
All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.

Here Are the 10 Cheapest New SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
By Mike Hanley and Jane Ulitskaya
May 11, 2023All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.
One lesser-known perk to choosing a CPO car is the potential for lower financing costs — an important consideration as auto loan rates are on the rise.

Can a CPO Car Help You Get a Better Auto Loan Rate?
By Jane Ulitskaya
April 27, 2023One lesser-known perk to choosing a CPO car is the potential for lower financing costs — an important consideration as auto loan rates are on the rise.
CarMD’s latest study looks at the most common check-engine light repairs and their average costs over the previous calendar year, then ranks the results.

Report: Here’s What It Will Cost to Fix Your Check-Engine ...
By Jane Ulitskaya
April 26, 2023CarMD’s latest study looks at the most common check-engine light repairs and their average costs over the previous calendar year, then ranks the results.
Replacing the battery in an electric car can be a costly proposition, but the battery is designed to last for the expected lifetime of the vehicle.

How Much Do Electric Car Batteries Cost to Replace?
By Jane Ulitskaya
April 24, 2023Replacing the battery in an electric car can be a costly proposition, but the battery is designed to last for the expected lifetime of the vehicle.
The estimated value of your used car should give you a good starting figure for trade-in negotiations. But remember, it’s only a starting point.

How Do I Know if a Trade-in Offer Is Reasonable?
By Cars.com Editors
April 7, 2023The estimated value of your used car should give you a good starting figure for trade-in negotiations. But remember, it’s only a starting point.
The question of "what car should I buy?" yields a complicated journey of wants, needs and budget.

What Car Should I Buy?
By Cars.com Editors
April 3, 2023The question of "what car should I buy?" yields a complicated journey of wants, needs and budget.
Just when it looked like the whirlwind of used-car shopping had settled into a gentler breeze after a few months of falling prices, some signs indicate the storm hasn’t passed just yet.

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Used Car?
By Jane Ulitskaya
March 31, 2023Just when it looked like the whirlwind of used-car shopping had settled into a gentler breeze after a few months of falling prices, some signs indicate the storm hasn’t passed just yet.
Should you buy a new or used car? It depends on your needs and preferences as a buyer, but there are plenty of good vehicles out there either way.

Should I Buy a New or Used Car?
By Cars.com Editors
March 30, 2023Should you buy a new or used car? It depends on your needs and preferences as a buyer, but there are plenty of good vehicles out there either way.
The lingering effects of the inventory shortage make it more difficult to answer the common question of whether you should buy a new, used or certified pre-owned car.

Should I Buy a New, Used or Certified Pre-Owned Car?
By Cars.com Editors
March 27, 2023The lingering effects of the inventory shortage make it more difficult to answer the common question of whether you should buy a new, used or certified pre-owned car.