Overall, the best cars sold in the North America are made by Honda. That’s the conclusion of a recent analysis conducted by Consumer Reports that looks at the reliability, performance, fuel economy, comfort, interior fit and finish, and ergonomics of 262 vehicles we’ve recently tested.
Honda, with an overall score of 78, is followed closely by […]

People are often surprised to hear that a dealership’s financing and insurance (F&I) department, or “business office,” is a profit center. Reality check No. 2: Everything dealerships sell you represents a profit opportunity. With few exceptions, the dealer is a middleman.
In the case of the new car itself, you can’t eliminate the middleman. […]

If you’ve made it through this whole guide and you intend to follow the recommendations, there’s no doubt you’re going to kick butt when you enter the minefield that is new-car buying. In case it hasn’t been evident so far, here are a few parting thoughts on what helps and hurts your cause.
You’ll Get a […]

The car you currently own probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be? With few exceptions, you’ll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That’s because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars.
They sell them at retail, and the difference […]

The key to getting the best deal is to understand where dealerships reap their profits and where they serve as middlemen. A car dealer’s main sources of profit, in no particular order, are: the new vehicle’s purchase price; trade-ins and resulting used-car sales; financing and insurance; “back-end” products and services, such as rustproofing and […]

Some cars just don’t age well. Even a great value buy in the new-car market can bomb in the used-car market with low resale values.
Vehicles like the Kia Sedona minivan and Lincoln Town Car look good, perform well and often are purchased new at bargain prices. But take a closer look at them three years […]

 
Whether you drive a two-seat hybrid or a three-ton SUV, chances are you can squeeze a bit more distance out of each gallon of fuel. These ten fuel saving tips have served me well over the years, and they can help you improve your car’s fuel economy and take some of the sting out of […]