Used Cars

Choosing a used car is more than finding a model you like: the right purchase has to fit your budget, driving needs, and expectations for reliability and upkeep. Used Cars from Consumer Reports brings buying advice together with vehicle ratings and data, giving shoppers a considered starting point for comparing their options.

Compare vehicles with your priorities in view

The guide helps readers weigh practical considerations such as price, fuel economy, safety, comfort, and reliability. Its directory includes expert reviews, reliability histories, pricing information, and crash-test data for 284 cars, trucks, and SUVs from model years 2014 through 2023.

Look beyond the sticker price

A car’s purchase price is only part of the decision. The material discusses budgeting, loan terms, insurance, taxes, depreciation, and the costs of maintaining an older vehicle. It also considers how everyday needs—passengers, cargo, and desired safety features—can help narrow the search.

Shop carefully and negotiate with confidence

Readers will find guidance on inspecting a prospective car, avoiding a lemon, finding better fuel economy, and pursuing a fair deal. The guide also addresses financing and the choice between trading in a current vehicle or selling it privately.

For used-car shoppers

This issue is for people preparing to buy a pre-owned car, truck, or SUV who want both broad shopping advice and model-by-model reference information. Keep it close as you compare candidates, assess ownership costs, and prepare for conversations with sellers.