Category: Used Cars

Should You Sell Your Car to CarMax?

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So you want to sell your car. Whether it’s because you want a new car or because you no longer need a vehicle, you’re probably wondering where you should get rid of your wheels. One popular place is CarMaxwhich is the largest used car retailers in the United States. If you’re buying a car at CarMaxtrading one in through the retailers will likely be your most convenient option. So how does the process work when you sell your car at CarMax, and is it a good idea? We set out to find the answers. What is CarMax? First a quick…
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How to Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car in 7 Easy Steps – Consumer Reports

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Why you should: Even if the car looks super-clean and the seller promises it was driven gently, you should get an expert opinion on its roadworthiness. What you should do: Given today’s incredibly hot used-car market, it can be a challenge to have a vehicle inspected by a reliable mechanic. With so many people looking for cars, sellers don’t need to accommodate requests like this. Still, it’s worth asking whether you can do so. “If you can, have a mechanic experienced in auto bodywork and accident repair give the vehicle a detailed inspection,” Ibbotson says. The results of this inspection…
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Join the AutoForm Global Webinar: Smart Engineering Enabling Smart Production at Volvo Cars, May 11, 2023

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The quest for “Zero Production Failures” has been a focus of many automotive part producers for the past years – suppliers and OEM’s alike. High output and high cost efficiency are crucial to keep the pace and compete at high levels. Smart Production can be a means to accomplish the mission as long as the term “Smart” implies the adoption of a production control system capable of predicting and preventing failures. But prediction does not automatically imply prevention. In order to build the foundations for the smart factory to stand up to, the process engineering work must be as “smart”…
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Used car prices are surging. Here’s why you should buy now

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Well, it was nice while it lasted. For nearly a year, the average used vehicle in the United States has been edging toward affordable again for millions of people. The relief felt belated and relatively slight, but it was still welcome. From an eye-watering peak of $31,400 in April of last year, the average price had dropped 14% to $27,125 early this month. Now, with the supply of used vehicles failing to keep up with robust demand, prices are creeping up again, with signs pointing to further increases ahead. So many buyers have been priced out of the new-car market…
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LAUAK Aerospace Supplier Quantifies Operations Reductions from Blank Size Reduction to Tryout Hours Won

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In this article, Jeremy Pion, the Head of Technical Services at LAUAK, describes the importance of simulation for both product and process design, and how it helps his company to generate significant savings and gain a better understanding of their processes. The LAUAK Group is a tier one and two supplier for prestigious aircraft manufacturers and OEMs such as Airbus, Dassault Aviation, Spirit, Bombardier, and Liebherr. With headquarters located in Hasparren in the Southwest of France, the company has 450 employees and ten production sites worldwide — five in France, two in Portugal, one in Mexico, one in Canada, and…
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Your Used Car May Soon Come With Subscription Fees

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Drivers of used cars whom automakers have a direct line to—whether by email or app—are often offered free trial periods aimed at hooking a consumer to the subscription model of car ownership. But many drivers of used cars aren’t so easily targeted, especially those who don’t buy their cars through automakers’ dealer-controlled networks. A 2021 survey of more than 2,000 US car owners led data and analytics company LexisNexis Risk Solutions to estimate that 83 percent of owners of used cars with built-in connectivity “remain untapped”—meaning automakers had left money on the table. Since 2021, LexisNexis has offered a service…
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Used car buying guide: Audi RS2

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In fact, when Autocar timed the RS2 from 0-30mph back in 1994, it turned out to be quicker than the McLaren F1. And although 0-60mph is officially rated at 5.4sec, it’s capable of completing the sprint in just 4.8sec. So yes, it still feels pretty fast even today. On a twisty road, it doesn’t mind some enthusiasm, with strong grip and that powerful turbo helping you to make good progress. You also have a direct six-speed manual gearshift to play with. The RS2 doesn’t really encourage you to push it and find its limits, mind you. Its handling remains capable…
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RA-Metal DP600 Internal Reinforcement Case Study Brazil Tooling

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RA-METAL FERRAMENTARIA is already conquering space in the Brazilian stamping scene by attracting and retaining new customers. The company is situated in Limeira, about 150 km from the state capital São Paulo. They have strategically prioritized development in the engineering sector to meet customers’ tooling demands for stamped parts. Backed by a complete engineering structure focused on stamping simulation, the company also benefits from comprehensive building resources, with 1500 square meters of floor space, including eight machining centers, grinding machines, wire erosion, three tryout presses, as well as a metrology laboratory equipped with a 3D arm and a CMM (Coordinate…
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