Used Car Industry News and Resources

I have searched through the interweb for answers, and I have found plenty of lists, such as best interior package, and best exterior package. These list all the options that come in the trim package you select (base or trim). But, what do you want? What is the most luxurious package, and how can you tell if it is indeed "luxurious?" This is a to...

The official answer is, no. But the reality is much more complicated, says Stephen Trimble, author of a book on the industry. There was a merger in 1990, he explains. Ford took over the name and assets of Freightliner, and Freightliner was the new division of Ford. That division became part of the F-Series pickup line, but that still d...

I have been looking at buying a new car, and I want to get the best bang for my buck. I have been looking at various things like Ford Focus, Toyota Aurion, and Honda Jazz. I need to know which is the cheapest to buy, and the best value for money. I can't go for the best price on finance, because I am very tight with money. So I'm interes...

Because Volvo was made to last, and in our opinion the only way to make a long-lasting car is to start with very good chassis design. And I think that means being willing to do something that may seem rather strange at first glance. Volvo has always started with the idea that the car should make the driver feel comfortable, and that he/she should be ab...

The HEMI and the Supercharged Charger both have similar torque specs. The Charger is rated at 435 ft/lb of torque, while the HEMI is rated at 435 ft/lb. The HEMI is about 20% more powerful than the Charger. Here's a dyno graph of the two motors from a few months ago: The Charger's peak torque is reached at about 7000 rpm, while the...

The UK has a 95,200 net total loss limit. The maximum amount that can be claimed per annum by a landlord, on annual rental basis is 95,200. However, any loss in excess of this will need to be shared proportionately between the Tenancy Deposit Schemes Act 1987 and The Mortgage Market Review 2025 and Regulations 2025. If you have a larger than...

For the past couple of years I have been working on a new book called Fixing the Most Common Problems with Toyota Tundras. In this series of videos, I'm going to show you how to repair the common problems that you are likely to encounter in your life with the Toyota Tundra. The most common problems with Toyotas include engin...

I have been selling private cars (ie I purchase them from private sellers). Is the Consumer Rights Act in force and therefore would it cover any claims against me as a seller? Would someone be entitled to compensation if the car suffers damage during the process of sale, eg. If a third party steals my keys before I buy the car....

I've heard they charge some sort of ridiculous amounts to sell a car. It seems so inefficient and the customer service has always left me very disappointed in their car dealerships. I'm just looking for info on the largest one. The largest online car-buying website is eBay Motors, with about a 30% market share, according to the 2025 C...

An automotive battery lasts for around four years, but you can expect it to last longer when it is properly maintained. We've just had our first hot-plug Renault Zoe battery replaced, so I thought I would have a look at the internal components and condition of the battery to see how long it's likely to last before replacement. When we bought...