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

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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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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

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

If you’re looking for a new or used car, there’s a good chance you checked out the Consumer Reports website at least once during your research. With help from its expansive member pool, CR conducts a bunch of surveys every year, which try to find out what the best and worst consumer items for sale in the United States are, including cars.

These Are The Worst Used Electric Cars, According To Consumer Reports

The used SUV market can be overwhelming, but these SUVs are worth a buy because they will last you a lifetime!

Used But Reliable SUVs That Will Last You A Lifetime

( ) – To determine the best trucks, iSeeCars analyzes data from over 12 million new and used vehicles to evaluate each truck’s reliability, value retention, and safety ratings. Reliability is a reflection of a vehicle’s long-term quality and durability. It is often reflected in lower operating costs...

Best Trucks for 2024

One of the hardest things about shopping for used cars is that you have so many options. And with many of those cars no longer covered under warranty, buying used really can be a gamble. It may run for years without any problems, but you never know. If you’re in...

The Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Trucks And SUVs You Can Buy According To Consumer Reports

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If you have your sights set on a used mid-size SUV, but unsure which make and model to get, here are five that you should steer clear of in 2024.

5 Mid-Size SUVs To Avoid When Looking For A Used Car In 2024

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

A new study shows the Big Three automakers produce the most reliable, highest-quality cars.

Study Finds These Car Brands Have the Fewest Quality Issues

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 687,808 vehicles. This includes Kia, Honda, Toyota and Ford cars.

Kia, Honda, Toyota, Ford among 687,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

While the demand for used cars is still high, it beats paying the excessive prices we see today for new cars—especially with this new car problem shoppers are warned is approaching. However, the caveat to buying used is that it pays off to know which models to avoid based...

"You May Spend So Much Repairing These Cars That You Could Have Bought a Newer Model" - Used Cars to Avoid Warns Consumer Reports

While not exactly the Golden Age of automotive excellence in America, the 1980s birthed some timeless and rare models, including some that still hold plenty of relevance in today's fast-paced landscape. This "Malaise Era", as some coined the period, was marred by rising emission standards, as well as increasing foreign competition in the form of sporty, efficient sedans and coupes that seemed to spread like wildfire. To put it plainly, American manufacturers needed to step up their game in order to keep up with the changing tides, which led to some experimental ventures, as well as some very intriguing designs and homages, some of which set the standard for their respective classes.

The Best American Cars of the 1980s

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Verona, MS - On May 30, 2024, the Lee County Sheriff's Department, in collaboration with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant in Verona, MS, following a prolonged investigation into illegal narcotics sales from a local shop according to a press release from the LCSD.

Lee County Sheriff's Department Executes Major Drug Bust in Verona

White County, GA

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A person was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being entrapped in farm equipment. The incident happened in White County in the area of Highway 254 between Asa Dorsey and Holiness Campground roads.

Trapped Patient Airlifted After Farm Equipment Rescue

It's safe to say Toyota broke the performance car market. Its Gazoo Racing division has been churning out exciting new, Toyota sports cars for some time now. Toyota GR Corolla took the hot hatchback market by storm, by offering a tweaked version of the GR Yaris’ punchy, turbo-three engine, rally-bred all-wheel drive, and more.

Iconic Cars That Toyota GR Corolla Can Keep Up With

While Ford has pushed back its EV ambitions for a more balanced approach, it recently launched the Ford Explorer EV in Europe and is about the officially debut its closely related sibling next month. Based on an oddly obtuse ad recently published in a car magazine, it seems that the upcoming vehicle will be called the Ford Capri, which would represent the revival of a nameplate familiar to European car shoppers who will probably be able to purchase the new model later this year.

Ford Capri EV All But Confirmed In New Teaser

Does the government get all of the coolest HD trucks and SUVs? We have some more information from GM Defense with these images of the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle) and an HD SUV (which is a new version of a heavy-duty Chevy Suburban). These vehicles are for the military and the government only, not for us private consumers. Would you like a GM heavy-duty pickup truck or SUV like these? Let us know in the comments below. Let’s dig in!

Video: These GM HD Pickup Trucks and HD SUVs Would Be Great for Civilians Too!

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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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Used cars to avoid? Chevy, Ford top Consumer Reports’ list

Some used cars are less reliable than others, based on Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Surveys from owners. 20% of the list of 60 model years include...

Used cars to avoid? Chevy, Ford top Consumer Reports’ list

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