This summer, there's good news if you're in the market for a used car: Prices are at their lowest point in three years. Used vehicle costs have dropped by more than 9% over the past year as the market normalizes in the aftermath of a supply crunch that caused prices to soar.

As Used Car Prices Fall, Here’s How to Get the Best Deal

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After three years of rising prices, new vehicle prices are starting to ease, and could continue to drop as consumers look for bargains.

The 2nd half of 2024 might be a good time to buy a car

We found out why Toyota’s twin-turbo V6s have been grenadeing themselves in 2022-2023 Tundras and Lexus LXs earlier this month, but there’s still no real fix for the issue. Now it seems car dealers are staying away from the once bullet-proof trucks. A number of against-their-will Tundra owners...

Toyota Tundra trade-ins are getting rejected by dealers because of the V6 engine recall

Used cars have had ups and downs in pricing over the past few years, but they remain a generally solid alternative to paying new MSRPs. Letting someone else eat the depreciation can net buyers a great deal, but that’s only if the used car they’re buying is reliable and in good condition. Consumer Reports recently ranked the used cars to avoid with an eye on reliability and maintenance costs, and some automakers have several models on the list.

Used cars to avoid, ranked by Consumer Reports

In an article posted earlier this year titled “Best American Cars, SUVs, and Trucks,” based on a Consumer Reports study, the point was made that Consumer Reports did not imply that the vehicles listed are actually entirely “Made in America”; but rather, was a focus on what many of consider “Traditional” U.S. brands.

The Worst American Cars You Should Avoid Buying In 2024

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With soaring interest rates and high prices, you might consider buying a used car. A new study reveals a wide variety of cars to drive off the lot and which are the best five-year-old cars.

10 Used Cars Worth Buying, According to Recent Survey

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Get ready for good deals to return to the car dealership: The new vehicle market will likely improve for car shoppers in the second half of the year as rising inventory levels lead to lower prices. Experts at Cox Automotive expect “more discounting and better prices” as the year goes...

Car Shoppers Can Expect 'More Discounting and Better Prices' in the Second Half of the Year

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With so many models and options on the market, choosing the right car is never easy. The wrong choice can leave you trapped in a money pit that drains your finances with repair costs, poor gas...

I Have Driven Over 250 Car Models: These Are the 3 Best and Worst for Your Money

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Safety and fuel efficiency tend to be the most important factors to car shoppers, but longevity is equally important for those seeking a vehicle they can rely on for years. These are the longest-lasting vehicles according to survey data from Consumer Reports members.

The longest-lasting car models (200k+ miles) according to Consumer Reports

According to a recent Consumer Reports newsletter, their team of automotive analysts personally charge car batteries thousands of times to find out how long they’ll last:. “The tests are tough by design. We charge and discharge the batteries thousands of times while in a 167º F water bath to simulate under-hood temperatures and find out how long they’ll last. We also put them in a freezer to see how they’ll perform at 0º F, and we track how long they’ll last if you leave your car’s headlights on, or the charging system fails.”

7 Best Car Batteries of 2024 Tested and Rated by Consumer Reports

Buick ranked high in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), an analysis that provides useful feedback to manufacturers by assigning a numerical score to brands and individual models based on problems per 100 vehicles, or PP100. J.D. Power released the 2024 IQS results on June 27th, 2024,...

Buick Ranks High In J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study

A study by Consumer Reports recommends the most reliable used cars, trucks, and SUVs from the past three years. 16 out of the 36 models come from Toyota and Lexus, including the sole recommended model in the full-size truck segment. The list proves that Asian brands still have the upper...

Consumer Reports Names The Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Cars, SUVs And Trucks

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Most U.S. car dealerships are still struggling to sell cars, with repercussions from a cyberattack on software provider CDK Global lingering two weeks after the breach. Hackers took down CDK's sales and client management software tools two weeks ago, crippling the auto industry in what the company called a "ransom event." CDK has not disclosed whether or not it has paid the group behind the ransom attack, but said it has been successful in slowly restoring automated sales tools for its dealership clients. Still, the hack has taken a sizable chunk out of June car sales — more than 5% compared with June 2023,...

Car dealerships still struggling 2 weeks after CDK cyberattack

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CDK software services an estimated 15,000 dealerships in the U.S.

Some Car Dealerships Are Selling Cars the Old Fashioned Way Following Massive Cyberattack

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The historic Beach Bowl in Jacksonville Beach will reopen this month after being closed for years. The bowling alley says on social media that it plans to reopen June 17. The bowling alley on Beach Boulevard opened in the 1950s and closed in 2019 when the property owners did not renew the lease.

Historic Beach Bowl will reopen this month

A recent Consumer Reports analysis of older used cars that dates as far back as 10 years ago was recently released by CR analysts who say that their current picks are “…the ones we’d recommend to our friends and family members,” ―all under $20,000!. Those...

Best Used Cars and SUVs Under $20,000

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American consumers got their first taste of the Ford EcoSport in 2018, and it immediately received praise and criticism. On the one hand, the EcoSport's sub-$20,000 base price, roomy cargo space, and available all-wheel drive made it somewhat of a bargain in the small crossover segment. However, its lackluster base...

Here's Why Ford Discontinued The EcoSport

In the realm of automotive dreams, the allure of owning a supercar often comes with a hefty price tag. However, for savvy enthusiasts, the used car market unveils a realm where once-unattainable vehicles become tantalizingly accessible. Here’s a deep dive into 10 used supercars that now cost at least 50 percent less than when new. These selections represent unparalleled value for those seeking adrenaline-pumping performance without breaking the bank.

10 Used Supercars That Cost At Least 50-Percent Less Than When New

Ongoing repair and maintenance costs are often overlooked during the car-buying process, but for daily drivers on a budget, these expenses are just as important as a vehicle's up-front price tag. These are the least expensive makes according to research from Consumer Reports.

The least expensive car brands to repair & maintain according to Consumer Reports

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Best New-Car Deals for July 4th Recommended by Consumer Reports

If you have been looking for a new SUV, sedan, or compact car earlier this year, you have likely found that some models are either difficult...

Best New-Car Deals for July 4th Recommended by Consumer Reports

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