and we don’t even live in Orange County!
Today we launched a new version of our new homepage (some of you may see it, some of you may not, we’re A/B testing). It features a new color scheme, more tips and tools, and an easier way to find the car that is right for you.
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The Kelley Blue Book has been an essential tool for used car buyers since the 1920s. It all began when Les Kelley, a young car salesman in Los Angeles, compiled a list of cars he wished to buy and the prices he was willing to pay. His list quickly became the trusted source of value information for local banks and … Read more
You’ve found a car that seems perfect. The price is right, it drives well, and has all the features you’re looking for. But is it too good to be true? Whether you’re at the dealership or buying from an independent seller, you can’t always trust the salesman to reveal the dirty little secrets of their products. It’s important to learn … Read more
That’s the premise behind an article from the Fort Wayne News Sentinel. According to a piece written by Bob Caylor that ran on May 18, industry analysts say that the current slow-down in new car sales may eventually put a crunch on the number of good, used vehicles available to the public. Why? Caylor says in a few years, when today’s new cars should be making their way into the used market, supply will be tighter than it is today. If you remember those boring lessons from your economics class, less supply usually means higher prices.
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May 21, 2009 by Maurina | No Comments
While automakers are scrambling to get buyers into showrooms to pick up shiny new models right now, used cars seem to be having no trouble finding homes. In fact, a report by Manheim Consulting says used car sales are up by almost 9 percent compared to the beginning of the year. That’s good news for dealers and sellers alike, but the figure is still down nearly 2 percent versus last year. Given that information, it’s no surprise that the report goes on to say dealers are beginning to make up the losses they’re experiencing the new car front with more … Read more
May 12, 2009 by Maurina | No Comments
Congress has been hard at work trying to sort out the details of a Cash for Clunkers type vehicle incentive program for months. The basic concept is this: you take your old, gas thirsty car or truck and turn it in at a dealership for a $4,500 voucher toward a new used car or truck of your choice – so long as that car or truck gets 30 mpg or better. Until now, most of the legislation making its way through the legislative branch has only had the vouchers applying toward the purchase of a new vehicle. That is until … Read more
May 10, 2009 by Maurina | No Comments
f you’re searching for a used car, odds are you know how important a vehicle history report is to the buying process. A good history check can dig up ghosts from your prospective buy’s past like accident damage, flood damage and whether or not the odometer has been tampered with, but how do the other categories impact a vehicle? Carfax takes a look at everything from lemon complaints to service records to give you the best possible picture of the car’s past, and it turns out each category is just as important as the next. Hop the jump for … Read more
May 7, 2009 by Maurina | No Comments
Thanks for stopping by! If you’re looking for a great spot to learn all there is to know about used cars, you’ve come to the right place. From now on, our experts will tackle a wide variety of issues every month related to finding, buying and owning used vehicles. You never know what you’ll find, so be sure to check in regularly to see what other readers have to say about our insights on the used car world. Whether you’re a new-comer to buying used or know all there is about picking up a vehicle with a few extra … Read more
April 29, 2009 by Maurina | 1 Comment
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