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By Keith Griffin, About.com Guide

Five Overpriced Fuel Efficient Used Cars Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
There are five fuel-efficient used cars you might want to put the brakes on purchasing because their prices are predicted to drop.
Used 1984 Corvettes Most Popular Among Thieves Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Owners of used 1984 Chevrolet Corvettes should be concerned because they are the most stolen models. Corvette owners living in California should also pay heed.
Beware the Balloon Loan for Used Car Financing Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
There's a disturbing new trend in the used car financing business called balloon loans that are good for the lender and not that great for the used car buyer.
The Best Used Cars for LATCH Systems Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
The right used car for your child seat is going to be one with the easiest-to-reach anchors. That is just as important – if not more so – than airbags.
Used Scion xB and tC Will Be Great Buys Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Recently, it was announced that Scion is discontinuing the xB and tC models. Don't let that discourage you from purchasing either going forward as used cars.
Use Facts for Fastest Ways To Sell a Used Car Created: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
According to statistics from CNW Research, used car buyers are quicker to pull the trigger on their purchases. That's a tidbit that smart used car sellers, both private and dealers, should take adv...
Used Cars Sell Better to Specific Genders Created: Monday, April 23, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
Interesting research should help how you market your used car to the correct gender. Not surprisingly, males and females have different tastes when it comes to used cars.
Use Your Tax Refund To Buy a Used Car Created: Saturday, April 07, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Tax season is upon us and so are tax refunds for those who don't plan well and have too much withheld by the government annually. A survey shows a lot of folks may use their tax refund to buy a new..
Honda Subject To Many Recalls for Its Used Vehicles Created: Thursday, February 23, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
It's not been a great 12 months or so for the Honda brand in the United States, which in 2011 recalled 3.8 million vehicles over 15 different service campaigns. All of those many recalls should giv..
Large Used Cars Popular Now, Small Cars Later in 2012 Created: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
The used car marketplace continues to be a topsy-turvy world with a current focus in February 2012 on large cars and full-size pickups with a heavy dollop of bated breath as gas prices continue to ..
Used Chevrolet Avalanches Should Hold Their Value Created: Monday, April 16, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
The announcement that the Chevrolet Avalanche pickup is being discontinued after the 2013 model year apparently will not hurt its value.
An Analysis of March 2012 Used Car Sales Created: Saturday, April 07, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Art Spinella of CNW Research in Bradenton, Ore., is one of the top analysts in the used car industry with reports on monthly sales proving invaluable to identifying market trends. His statistics on..
Independent Used Car Dealers Struggle with Supply Created: Sunday, January 29, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
An independent used car dealer wanted to speak up and share his perspective on the state of the used car world. His comments to me were thought provoking, which is why I share them with you.
Get Cash for Your Leased Used Car Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
There is an interesting phenomenon going on with people with leased cars. They might be able to get out of car leases with extra cash in their pockets. Edmunds.com has come out with research and ad..
Fuel Efficient Used Cars from $2000 to $4000: These Reliable Cars Provide Gas-Saving Transportation Created: Sunday, May 18, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
To quote my editor: The economy is spiraling down and fuel is going up. That can mean only one thing! People will need cheap cars with the best fuel economy! People are also finding themselves driv..
Behind the Scenes at Consumer Reports Auto Testing Facility Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 02, 2012
Consumer Reports is best known for its rating of new cars. The Consumers Union publication is so influential that 71% of consumers consider its research before buying a new car. It’s the new ..
Actron an Alternative to CarMD for Uncovering Used Car Problems Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
There's an alternative to CarMD worth considering when it comes to tools that scan a used car before purchase to help you identify potential problems in a used car. Actron makes diagnostic tools fo..
Major Recall of 1.3 million Used BMWs Worldwide Created: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Normally, articles are not devoted to recalls because all manufacturers have them but I do like to report on the major ones – even if they technically are not recalls. BMW has a major recall ..
LoJack Releases List of Most Stolen Used Cars Created: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
LoJack, the stolen vehicle recovery company, issued its third annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report (for the year 2011) and its list shows what are the most common stolen used cars. It should be tak..
Don't Buy a Used Hybrid Car for the Wrong Reasons Created: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Just like in 2011, all signs are the price of used compact cars and hybrid cars is going to jump because of rising gas prices. Don't buy a compact or hybrid used car for the wrong reasons like risi..
Beware Deceptive Means Dealers Use for Selling Used Cars Created: Monday, March 19, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission's crack down on five dealerships for deceptive online advertising points to the need to be vigilant when shopping for a used car. There are dishonest dealers out there ..
February Strong Certified Pre-Owned Sales Both Good and Bad Created: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The certified pre-owned market continues to be strong with the best February on record and some brands showing their best sales months ever. That's a mixed bag of both good and bad news.
Power Up Your Used Volvo with Polestar Created: Thursday, March 08, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 08, 2012
Volvo is out with a new way to add additional power to used Volvos from 2008 to the present. It's called Polestar and it's going to change the performance of used Volvos for not a lot of money.
Good or Bad Credit Now a Good Time To Buy a Used Car Created: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012
The first quarter of 2012 is shaping up to be a good one for people with both bad and good credit who are looking to buy a used car. The ever-improving credit situation is shaping the used car buyi..
Used Cars from 2009 Rate High for Dependability Created: Friday, February 24, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 24, 2012
Used cars from 2009 have the most dependability since 1990, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. That speaks well for used cars going forward for years ..
Let the FTC Know About Used Car Financing Created: Thursday, February 23, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
How is the used car buying experience for you? The Federal Trade Commission is seeking the public's input on new and used car buying from dealerships through April 1, 2012. Don't be left out. Let y..
Land Rover Certified Pre-Owned Created: Sunday, July 06, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Before buying a certified pre-owned vehicle, check out this review of the certified pre-owned program offered by Land Rover. It explains the warranty program for the manufacturer; how old the certi..
2009 Nissan Altima Best Used Hybrid on the Road Created: Saturday, September 03, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The news that Nissan is no longer making its Altima Hybrid is a shame because it's the best used hybrid on the road. The good news is the decision should help lower prices on used Altima Hybrids be..
How To Use Facebook To Buy Your Next Used Car Created: Monday, August 15, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Sure you can use Facebook to play Farmville and keep in touch with friends, but be careful on how you use Facebook to buy your next used car.
Best Certified Pre-Owned Automotive Programs for 2010 Created: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
IntelliChoice.com has come out with its annual list of the Top Certfied Pre-Owned programs for 2010. It’s unfortunate that the top three programs (there was a statistical tie for 1st in non-l..
Advice on Buying a $1000 Used Car Created: Friday, February 17, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 17, 2012
There was an article in my hometown newspaper on an 18-year old woman who felt she got ripped for buying a used car for $1000 and then discovering it had major mechanical problems, which is why I o..
Tips for Test Driving a Car Video Created: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Test driving a car is really important to do before purchasing it, just so you know it runs well and that you're comfortable in it. This video has a couple tips for test driving cars before buying ..

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