Experian’s Q2 2025 data shows most used cars are bought with cash, not loans, as high interest rates push buyers away from financing. You, like me, may be under the impression that financing a vehicle ...

Buying a car with cash can save you money—but you shouldn’t tell the salesperson what you’re up to right away. But that’s also why about 38% of car buyers bought their vehicles with cash. Cash offers ...

With new car prices averaging close to $49,000 and used vehicles listing above $25,000, deciding between paying cash or financing your next vehicle could save you thousands of dollars -- or cost you ...

There are plenty of good reasons to purchase a used car, truck, or SUV instead of buying a new vehicle. Chief among them is being able to avoid the dreaded D-word—depreciation—but you can also get ...

Economists spend their entire careers trying to determine the logical effect macroeconomic causes, like tariffs, have on the ...

Research vehicle history reports using the VIN and check for open recalls before committing to a used car purchase. Have a trusted mechanic perform a prepurchase inspection to identify potential ...

As a purveyor of cheap, clapped-out automobiles, I frequently involve myself in cash-based transactions when it comes to car ...

Whether you’re buying your first car from a family friend or scouring Facebook Marketplace for a new addition to your automotive collection, buying a used car can be a stressful process. Here’s some ...

Carvana is emailing drivers offering to buy their used vehicles. Americans strapped for cash could jump on this opportunity and miss out on a demand increase. Here's where the used car market is ...

The used car market has been on an interesting ride over the past year. Prices for used vehicles began to surge early in 2022, by September reaching around a 43% premium over pre-pandemic levels, ...

When you're shopping for a car, one of the first decisions you have to make is whether to buy a new or used vehicle. It requires you to weigh numerous trade-offs and can easily become overwhelming.

Nearly 1 in 4 car owners owe more on their trade-ins than the vehicle is worth, pushing the national average for upside-down balances to almost $7,000.