Dick and Jane have been driving their Kia Forte sedan ever since they got married 10 years ago. It’s in good condition, but it’s too small for them and their kids, who are getting bigger by the day.

D*** and Jane have been driving their Kia Forte sedan ever since they got married 10 years ago. It’s in good condition, but it’s too small for them and their kids, who are getting bigger by the day.

New cars can lose over 20% of their original value in just a year due to depreciation. Five years into ownership, a new car can lose 60% of its original value. Well-maintained vehicles have the best ...

"Do you have anything you’re looking to trade?" It’s a question every car buyer has heard at the dealership. While trading in your old model for a discount on the new one may be convenient, "you could ...

Gearing up to buy a new car is an exciting prospect that, for two-thirds of Americans, comes along at least once every five years. Put another way, the average U.S. citizen owns 9.4 new cars during ...

In this column, I mainly focus on buying cars. But there’s another half of the equation, and it’s just as important. The trade-in. Let’s take a look at trading in your old car. Before we get into ...

Shopping for a new car ranks somewhere on the enjoyment scale between a two-hour dental procedure and an endless stream of pop-up ads. I know some people genuinely enjoy the thrill of negotiating and ...

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Trading in a vehicle is now easier than ever with online appraisal tools and services like CarMax and Carvana. Factors affecting trade-in value include vehicle age, mileage, condition, and demand, ...

Being upside-down is generally never a good thing. In the case of a car loan, it means you owe more than the value of your ride. This situation isn't unusual if you financed with a high-interest loan.

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