Used Car Industry News and Resources

By the ConsumerAffairs editors. May 14, 2025. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. Why trust reviews about products you've never used? There is an abundance of information available on the web and in the media regarding the reliability of pickup trucks. But, to determine what we think is an unbiased opinion, ConsumerAffairs...

If yes, how would it work? I haven't checked the net for information as yet. Here's a free HPI check program that someone posted on the M6Forum and another user of the site has posted about on this site. The link to check an HPI for your car in your signature is a free check on the website from HPI. My own opinion: I don't believe they are a scam - th...

Hello all. I've just bought a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 from Halfords and having read some of the other posts I'm not quite sure whether to believe the previous owner. The car is 5 years old but I've heard that cars with these engines start to suffer from valve leaks at about the same time. If this is true then I'm in trouble as I was planning on getting my A...

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The new Saab 9-4x the world's first production plug-in hybrid will be assembled at its Trollhttan, Sweden plant. Why hasn't GM used a supercapacitor for a hybrid powertrain yet? I assume it would have similar reliability issues. GM has some supercapacitors, but to date it has been unable to meet durability requirements. GM says that in the future it coul...

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You bet, according to Consumer Reports. And even better, it's a good deal for the price. That's what the consumer-testing magazine finds in its most recent reliability report, released Monday. It ranks the new light-duty trucks, vans and cars according to Consumer Reports, based on surveys of their owners and a look at how they've held up...

A lot of people are wondering why there isn't a Focus ST variant in Focus' lineup. In fact, the only Focus models that are still in production (or on hold) today are the SE and XR variants. Why isn't there a ST Focus? A version of the ST that's fast enough to compete with the Camaro RS? It seems that GM has forgotten or has given up on the muscle car m...

This is the value for a brand new car. Used cars have different values. Used values can vary greatly depending on the year and condition of the car. It is best to contact a dealership to get an accurate value. The amount that you can get for the car will depend on many factors. How much is a 2025 Nissan Versa? Is a 2025 Nissan...

If the answer is Yes, what the question implies, if not stated clearly. A search and see will sell most cars. It won't be a comprehensive service, but neither would a mechanic doing a full work up over the phone if they only ever meet the customer at show rooms. You could of course ask the seller of a vehicle (if they do a service), to have a full work u...