Category: Used Cars

Average Used Car Price Fell in February

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The average used car in America sold for $26,068 in February – down 1.7% from January’s price. Both new and used car prices decreased during the month – great news for a driving public who had grown accustomed to soaring prices for all kinds of cars. However, the good news in the used car market may not last. KBB analysts think the market is headed for a price flip, where used car prices rise as new car prices fall. “Used-vehicle sales have been up significantly, causing inventory to fall quickly in recent weeks and leaving dealers with especially tight inventories…
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Join the AutoForm Global Webinar: Evolving BiW Assembly Process Development, April 13, 2023

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With the launch of AutoForm Assembly in 2021, users quickly became aware of the significance of developing their assembly processes while accounting for tolerances, gravity, part springback and hemming impact. We are now moving towards an evolution in assembly process development that with improved joining methods, optimized shimming and teaching capabilities, and better handling of scanned part geometries among the many capabilities. Please register here! Registration April 13, 2023, Session: 9:00* (Duration approx. 1 hour)Registration April 13, 2023, Session: 16:00* (Duration approx. 1 hour)*Central European Summer Time (GMT +2:00) Content of this webinar:The benefits of using AutoForm Assembly Capabilities…
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Here Are The 10 Best Used Cars For Reliability

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Hundreds of thousands of cars enter the used-car market every year. These cars will change hands numerous times over their lifespans. The older they get, the more problems will occur. It is well known that several cars did not fare well once they reached the dreaded 100,000-mile threshold. Several used cars will simply drill a hole in one’s pocket after spending too many years on the road. RELATED: Here’s How A 2006 Dodge Charger Maintenance Costs Could Bankrupt You Although buying a second-hand car seems like a great way to save money at first, it is always necessary to conduct…
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Fixing Multiple Problems Simultaneously: Powerful Geometry Modifications in Simulation

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Introduction Most of the time, we think of things in reference to the extremes so we can better understand them. It is like reflecting on the statement, “The worst that could happen is…” We try to protect against the conditions that would cause the biggest problem or the least favorable outcome. It’s not too painful to learn you could have had another 5 mm of blank savings in your process if production rates are high. It would be far worse to have a process that saved $0.20 per blank but with scrap rates consistently over 30% and requiring constant die…
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10 Reliable Used Cars You Can Buy For Under $10,000

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When it comes to incredibly reliable cars, there are quite a few great choices out there both new and used. What’s more difficult, though, is finding cars that are not only very reliable but also very affordable. When you’re limited to a budget of $10,000 or less, the choice you have out there really dwindles! But, that doesn’t mean that there’s a good amount of really great choices out there. Even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still pick up a car that’ll last you a long time and give you very little trouble.As you might expect,…
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The best used cars are under $15,000, according to Consumer Reports

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The best used cars under $15,000 include the Ford C-Max, Toyota Prius C, and Nissan Murano.FordYou used to be able to pick up a decent used car for just a few thousand dollars. Inventory issues in the auto industry and stubbornly high car prices mean those days are over.A used-car lot.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesSo it’s more important than ever to shop smart. If you’re paying an arm and a leg for a secondhand car, truck, or SUV, you better make sure it will last and perform reliably.A used car lot is shown Friday, June 10, 2022, in…
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Just one in 10 Brits would buy a used car with over 100,000 miles on the clock – would you take the risk?

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JUST ONE in 10 drivers in the UK would purchase a used car that had more than 100,000 miles on the clock, a survey has revealed. Despite a shortage of used cars entering the market, CarGurus, an online automotive platform to buy and sell used vehicles, found that only 13.3% of drivers would be willing to buy a petrol car with over 100,000 miles on the odometer, while 15.5% would buy a diesel.3 The Ford Focus ST is a popular performance car, but buyers may be put off by higher-mileage examplesCredit: Alamy3 Older electric vehicles that have covered…
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This Company Wants to Change How We Buy and Sell Used Cars

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Dealerships handle the vast majority of vehicle sales in the United States. That in mind, private-party purchases are an important part of the American car market, despite the lack of many security and financial services that come with dealer transactions. Caramel is striving to change that with a new e-commerce platform aimed at improving the private-party sale process by providing dealer-like services to individual buyers and sellers. Disclaimer: Roads & Tracks‘s parent company, Hearst, has invested in Caramel. Ask Americans how they feel about car dealerships, and there won’t be many positive responses. But financing a private-party purchase isn’t easy,…
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