Best Time to Buy a Used Car in 2026 (Month, Week and Day)
The best time of year to buy a used car is October–December; January and tax season are the worst. Plus how much dealers really come down on price.
Buying a Used Car
How many miles is too many, what to inspect, how to negotiate and when to buy: everything you need before signing for a used car.
How to Inspect a Used Car: 2026 Step-by-Step Checklist
How to inspect a used car in 45 minutes: a printable used car inspection checklist, deal-breakers, what each problem costs and when to pay for a PPI.
How to Negotiate a Used Car Price: Scripts That Work With Dealers and Private Sellers
Used car prices typically have 5–15% of room in them. Here is how to find your number, what to say word for word, how to handle the four most common dealer tactics, and when to walk away.
How Many Miles Is Too Many for a Used Car? (The Real Answer by Age and Brand)
There is no magic number. What matters is miles per year, the brand, and the service history. Here is how to judge mileage on any used car — with a table by age and the price discount high mileage should earn you.
25 Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car (From a Private Seller or Dealer)
The questions that reveal a car’s real history before you waste a trip — what to ask by message, what to ask in person, and the answers that should make you walk away.