Buying and Selling Cars

When it comes to long-term vehicle performance, you need to know which components the most reliable cars offer. Here are three.

By Talon Homer

With new cars in short supply, more people are turning to used cars. But buying a used car can mean buying someone else's problem. Here's how to get a great deal on a used car.

By Talon Homer

Buying a car online makes it easy to avoid the high-pressure sales tactics of a dealership, but it also comes with its own set of pitfalls.

By Cherise Threewitt

Trying to sell or trade in your car? Lots of things you might not expect will influence how much you can get for it.

By Cherise Threewitt

You'd be surprised how much of your personal information is being collected and stored by your car.

By Cherise Threewitt

The era of stale and boring car showrooms are over. Dealers are upping the ante with everything from free cruises and in-house bars to lure buyers these days.

By Cherise Threewitt

Several carmakers have put clauses in the sales contracts of their supercars that prevent buyers from selling them for at least a few years. Is the practice even legal?

By Cherise Threewitt

Could car sales tactics we despise be going by the wayside?

By Cherise Threewitt

The Porsche Passport app will let drivers swap out different luxury sports cars and SUVs for a regular monthly fee.

By Laurie L. Dove

When shopping for a used car, a late model rental sounds like a good deal. It has low miles, one owner and a great price. Is it too good to be true?

By Cherise Threewitt

While there are a lot of cars on the market today that are overhyped and fail to deliver on their promise, there are an equal number of vehicles that are tragically underrated — cars, trucks, and SUVs that would be loved by their owners, if only people would buy them. Sadly though, many of the best […] The post The 10 Most Underrated Cars On The Market Today appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Car companies today are aggressively pushing leases. How many television ads have you seen that exclaim “lease from only $59 a week” or “lease to own for only $139 bi-weekly?” The crux of the car lease ads is that it is cheaper to get into a new vehicle by leasing it than by financing the purchase of […] The post 10 Hidden Costs & Extra Fees To Watch Out For When Leasing a Car appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Let’s face it, buying a car is the worst type of psychological warfare. The back-and-forth between you and the salespeople can be exhausting and excruciating. And while there are a lot of things you should watch out for when negotiating the slippery slope of a car deal, and things you should listen for that the […] The post 10 Things You Should Say To A Car Salesmen appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Car brands and models have reputations among motorists and the general public. Some makes and models of cars are known as “lemons,” while others have reputations for being sturdy and reliable. And it is the trustworthy vehicles that are the best ones for people to buy second-hand. After all, there is nothing wrong with buying […] The post The 10 Best Cars To Buy Second-Hand appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Let’s be honest, a lot of personal judgements are made about people based on the car they drive. And, to be honest, you can tell a lot about someone from their ride. You can tell their socioeconomic status, whether they have children, if they care about the environment and if they are cheap with a […] The post 15 Things Your Choice Of Car Says About You appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Some people will hold onto their car forever. And those people should be applauded. Studies show that the longer people drive their car without payments, the further ahead they are financially. Everyone knows someone who is driving around in an extremely old car that has more than 300,000 miles on it and is covered in […] The post 8 Signs It’s Time To Buy A New Car appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

With the cost of new cars going ever higher, how can you save yourself from being taken advantage of at the dealership? Here are some car dealer fees that you may be able to negotiate down or even eliminate.

By Talon Homer

You've just bought a used car. It looked good, ran well during the test drive and had a clean history. But when the problems start rolling in, you realize it's not the bargain you'd thought. Are you stuck with a clunker?

By Cherise Threewitt

New cars cost more than used cars, so dealers must make more off the new ones, right? Wrong. A lot of factors determine a dealer's bottom line — and the biggest profits aren't always where you think.

By Cherise Threewitt

If you've sold a used car, the last thing you want to see is your buyer driving it back again with a bad case of remorse. But can they even do that, or are you protected?

By Cherise Threewitt

If you time it right, you can find a trusty new-to-you car at a good-for-you price. When's the best time of year to buy, and what else should you consider?

By Cherise Threewitt

Keypad entry systems provide a key-free alternative for getting into your car. What happens if you get a used car with a keypad system but not the code that goes with it? Are there ways to reset the system?

By Cherise Threewitt

If the words "car" and "flood" show up together in the same sentence, it's usually not good — especially if the car was yours. Would selling your flood-damaged car help recover your losses? Is it even legal?

By Cherise Threewitt

It's time to buy a new car. Everybody knows you get the best deals at the end of the month when salespeople are desperate to make their quotas, right? Not exactly.

By Cherise Threewitt

You love your car: It's your best friend, main squeeze, love of your life. You may call your car many things, just don't call it an investment — because it's not a good one.

By Cherise Threewitt