Only 12% of Used Cars Are CPO—Worth the Extra $1,700?
Roughly one in eight used cars sold right now carries a certified pre-owned badge. That scarcity isn’t an accident. Cox Automotive’s own data put CPO sales at 13.7% of the…
Used RAV4 Hybrids Cost More Than New Ones—Still Buy Used?
A used RAV4 Hybrid now regularly costs more than a brand-new one off the lot. That’s not a typo or a one-off dealer scam. Used RAV4 Hybrid prices have flipped…
Lexus NX Recall Hits 63,000 SUVs: Still Buy One in 2026?
Yes, the Lexus NX is still worth buying in 2026. But only after you confirm the dashboard software fix has actually been done. Toyota just told federal regulators that a…
Should You Ever Sign an 84-Month Car Loan in 2026?
A record 25.5% of new-car buyers financed their purchase with an 84-month loan in the third quarter of 2026. That’s according to Edmunds. One in four people walking out of…
VW Atlas & Tiguan Recall Hits 239,000 SUVs: Still Buy One?
A rusty bolt can cost you your steering wheel’s connection to the road. That’s exactly the risk behind Volkswagen’s newest recall. Volkswagen is pulling in roughly 239,000 Atlas and Tiguan…
Used Car Prices Q3 Drop: Is Now Really the Time to Buy?
Used car prices Q3 2026 just posted their first year-over-year drop of the entire year. Wholesale depreciation also accelerated faster than it has in a long time. That doesn’t mean…
Used Hybrid Prices Keep Climbing: Should You Buy Now?
Used car prices are sliding almost everywhere this fall. Except in one lane every budget-conscious shopper wants to be in. Used hybrid prices are actually climbing while gas cars and…
Genesis G80 Fire Recall Hits 94,622 Cars: Still Buy One Used?
Hyundai just told nearly 95,000 Genesis owners to park outside, away from their house and other cars. The reason: their front seats could catch fire, and there’s no fix yet.…
Kia Telluride Fire Recall Tops 460,000 SUVs: Still Buy One?
Kia just told nearly half a million Telluride owners to park outside again. This time it’s because the first fix didn’t work. The Kia Telluride fire recall now covers 462,869…
California CARS Act: Can You Return a Car in 3 Days?
Yes—as of October 1, 2026, California used car buyers get an honest-to-goodness three-day right to cancel. And for once, the state isn’t making you pay extra for it. The California…