There are several main ways to buy a used car: You can purchase it from the owner in a private sale. You can buy from an independent used-car dealer, manufacturer-branded dealership, or national chain ...

Carvana, like a few other online dealerships, advertises an “instant,” locked-in cash offer that’s valid for 7 days based on your car’s details and current market trends of similar cars in your area.

Consumer Reports exposes the truth about certified pre-owned cars, based on survey findings, and reveals how CPO car reliability compares to new and used cars.

Buying a new car can be equal parts exciting and frustrating. Though it might be fun to buy something that's new (or at least, new to you), the actual car-buying process isn't always the highlight of ...