Car Buying Guides & Tips

Expert advice to help you make smarter car buying decisions. From budget planning to ownership costs, we've got you covered.

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Trade-Ins & Vehicle Value

Best Time of Year to Trade In a Car

Best time of year to trade in a car in the US—demand and supply vary; know your trade value any time so you decide with data.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Conversion-Focused Content

Can You Undo a Car Purchase?

Can you undo a car purchase in the US—no general right to cancel; some states have cooling-off for certain cases; check your state so you know your rights.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Credit Score & Approval

Credit Score Myths in Car Buying

Credit score myths in car buying in the US—one score, one pull hurts a lot, and other myths so you know the truth.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

Dealer Fee Laws by State

Dealer fee laws by state in the US—doc fee caps and disclosure vary; check your state so you know what's allowed.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Trade-Ins & Vehicle Value

How Accident History Affects Trade-In Value

How accident history affects trade-in value in the US—accidents usually lower value; know market so you expect fair trade.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Trade-Ins & Vehicle Value

How AI Estimates Trade-In Fair Value

How AI estimates trade-in fair value in the US—data on comps, condition, mileage so you know what to expect.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Credit Score & Approval

How Buy-Here-Pay-Here Dealers Work

How buy-here-pay-here dealers work in the US—dealer is the lender; high rate and price so you know what you're getting.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Trade-Ins & Vehicle Value

How Mileage Affects Trade-In Value

How mileage affects trade-in value in the US—higher mileage usually means lower value; know market so you expect fair trade.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Trade-Ins & Vehicle Value

How Much Dealers Undervalue Trade-Ins

How much dealers undervalue trade-ins in the US—dealers pay below market so they recondition and profit; know market so you negotiate.

January 31, 20262 min read
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