{"id":6926,"date":"2017-09-11T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.santanderconsumerusa.com\/?p=6926"},"modified":"2021-06-24T14:36:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T19:36:26","slug":"eight-ways-to-a-better-used-car-shopping-buying-experience-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santanderconsumerusa.com\/blog\/eight-ways-to-a-better-used-car-shopping-buying-experience-and-more","title":{"rendered":"Eight ways to a better used-car shopping, buying experience \u2013 and more"},"content":{"rendered":"
Most Americans buy used cars.<\/p>\n
For all the attention new-vehicle sales receive each month in the news, the facts are that more than twice as many shoppers purchase preowned vehicles than new.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s several million shoppers per month trying to figure out how to make the right choices.<\/p>\n
We see that firsthand because articles about shopping for and buying used cars are among the most popular on the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Consumer USA blog.<\/p>\n The No. 1 blog post of June through August, These are the 30 best used cars to buy \u2013 Consumer Reports<\/strong><\/a>, identifies vehicles in nine categories, from subcompact to midsize\/large cars costing less than $10,000 to sports cars, SUVs, wagons and pickups up to $30,000.<\/p>\n \u201cBuying a preowned car is more than just a great way to save money,\u201d suggests CR\u2019s Jon Linkov. \u201cIt could get you into a model that has safety and luxury features you couldn\u2019t afford in a new car.\u201d<\/p>\n No. 3<\/strong> These 21 used cars should be on top of your shopping list \u2013 CarGurus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n No. 4<\/strong> Why you may find used-car bargains during summer buyer\u2019s market<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n No. 6 <\/strong>Why you should purchase a used vehicle instead of new<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n No. 13 <\/strong>Here are the most popular used vehicles in all 50 states<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Where to find the top-rated used vehicles from 1992 to the present<\/strong><\/a>, about a powerful resource for narrowing the choices from among thousands of used vehicles over the last 25 years.<\/p>\n The \u2018perfect compromise\u2019 for budget-conscious, nervous car shoppers?<\/strong><\/a>, about vehicles with the best certified preowned (CPO) warranties in both mainstream and luxury categories.<\/p>\n Shopping for a used vehicle? Analysis shows that 10-year-old model most sensible<\/strong><\/a>, which looks at seven different vehicle-lease or purchase scenarios, including used.<\/p>\n But used cars isn\u2019t the only topic that generates interest.<\/p>\n Other popular blog posts from our top 20 feature new-car-buying guidance (three), general car-buying advice (three), ways to keep on top of your auto financing (four), and seasonal driving tips (two).<\/p>\n Why and how you may find the right incentive to buy a new car now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Cars, trucks and SUVs we keep longest after buying them new<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n New vehicles showing significant improvements in quality \u2013 J.D. Power<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Think about these three questions when buying a car for your teen<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a good place to start if you\u2019re shopping for a family vehicle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If your car is worth less than you owe, you face the dreaded \u2026<\/strong><\/a> (infographic)<\/p>\n How to keep your monthly vehicle payments up to date<\/strong><\/a> (infographic)<\/p>\n What you need to know about credit when financing a vehicle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A word you need to know if you\u2019re financing a vehicle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Because there\u2019s no easy cure for the summer driving blues<\/strong><\/a> (infographic)<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Other popular used-car blog posts include:<\/h4>\n
Other useful posts for used-car shoppers include:<\/h4>\n
New-car-buying guidance<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
General car-buying advice<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Auto financing in action<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Seasonal driving tips<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n