Resources
Master negotiation leverage, catch hidden fees, and secure the best out-the-door price.
Deal Evaluation Guides
Price logic, fees, and negotiation tactics for better offers.
8 articles
How to Find a Fair Used-Car Price (2026 Guide)
Build a defendable offer range using local comps, condition costs, taxes/fees, and recall/history checks before you negotiate.
3 min read
The Walk-Away Point: When to Quit a Used Car Deal (2025)
Protect your wallet by setting hard limits. Learn the exact financial, mechanical, and behavioral red flags that mean you should leave immediately.
3 min read
Dealer Fees Decoded: What to Pay and What to Fight (2025)
Don't get blind-sided in the finance office. identifying which fees are mandatory, which are negotiable, and which are pure scams.
3 min read
Inspection Education
Practical inspection routines that catch expensive surprises.
8 articles
Used-Car Test Drive Checklist (2026)
A practical 20-minute route and checklist to evaluate mechanical health, safety systems, and hidden red flags before you buy.
2 min read
10 Signs a Used Car Was in an Accident (Hidden Damage)
Beyond the CarFax: How to spot overspray, misaligned sensors, and pinched frame rails that dealers try to hide.
2 min read
How to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car (Before Failure)
Flood cars rot from the inside out. Learn to check seat rails, hybrid batteries, and fuse boxes for the tell-tale signs of water intrusion.
2 min read
Model-Specific Risk
Vehicle-specific issue patterns and pre-buy checks by model.
12 articles
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014-2018 Common Problems
A comprehensive pre-purchase guide to the 2014-2018 Chevy Silverado 1500. Uncover severe transmission shudders, AFM lifter failures, and A/C condenser leaks.
8 min read
Ford Escape 2013-2019 Common Problems (3rd Gen)
A comprehensive buyer's guide for the 2013-2019 Ford Escape, focusing heavily on catastrophic EcoBoost coolant intrusion and transmission failures.
8 min read
Ford F-150 2015-2020 Common Problems
A complete pre-purchase guide to the 2015-2020 Ford F-150 (13th Generation). Learn about common issues, transmission problems, and EcoBoost engine quirks before you buy.
9 min read