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July 2026 Auto Market Report: Rates Ease While Used Prices Keep Slipping
Our monthly read on the US auto market: refinance APRs by credit tier, the lease deal actually worth a look, used price trends, and what buyers are really paying as of July 13, 2026.
2026 Is a Record Year for Recalls. Checking Your Car Takes 60 Seconds and the Fix Is Free
Ford alone has recalled more than 10 million vehicles this year, and Jeep just recalled over a million for a wiring fault that starts fires with the engine off. Recall repairs cost you nothing, but an unrepaired one quietly drags down what your car is worth. Here is how to check and what to do.
Used Car Prices Drop 8% This Quarter: Time to Buy
The used car market is finally cooling off with wholesale prices down sharply, giving everyday shoppers real negotiating power for the first time in years.
Used EVs Just Hit Near-Parity With Gas Cars. Should You Buy One in 2026?
Federal EV purchase credits ended in late 2025, a wave of off-lease cars is hitting the market, and used electric prices have fallen to within about a thousand dollars of comparable used gas cars. That makes mid-2026 the cheapest used EVs have ever been. Here is who should jump and who should wait.
Used Car Prices Just Posted Their Biggest Monthly Drop Since 2023
Wholesale auction data shows used vehicle values fell 3.8 percent in May, and retail lots are finally feeling the pressure to match.
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO), explained
A CPO car is a used vehicle inspected and backed by the manufacturer with an extended warranty and other perks.
Buying a Used 2016-2021 Honda Civic: What Real Owners Actually Warn You About
The 10th-generation Civic is mostly a great used buy, but the 1.5T oil dilution and the AC compressor recalls catch unprepared buyers. Here is the honest checklist before you commit.
How to Inspect a Used Car Yourself: The 30-Minute Checklist
A systematic, non-mechanic walkthrough to catch deal-breakers before you buy, with the exact order to check fluids, tires, frame, and electronics.
How to Read a Vehicle History Report Without Missing Red Flags
Carfax and AutoCheck reports hide critical damage in plain sight, and most buyers miss the warning signs that should kill the deal immediately.
How to Set Your Private-Party Car Price Without Leaving Money on the Table
A step-by-step formula to price your car for a private sale using real market data, avoiding the twin mistakes of overpricing and underpricing.
Carfax vs AutoCheck: Which Vehicle History Report to Buy
Carfax wins for most used car buyers because its dealer network is larger, its branded recall data is clearer, and its single-report price is only two dollars more than AutoCheck.