Archive for July, 2009

By Suzanne Kane Consumers looking for the most fuel-efficient used cars should keep several things in mind. First, try to find the newest model possible that still gets the best fuel economy, and meets other criteria: all the latest safety equipment such as anti-lock brakes (ABS), side airbags (if available), stability and traction control. All [...]

By Suzanne Kane Searching for the most fuel-efficient car? Since it is mid-year, the list of the top 5 highest fuel economy cars includes three 2010 models and two 2009 models. Four of the five are gasoline-hybrid vehicles. The top 5 most fuel-efficient cars are ranked according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy estimates [...]

By Suzanne Kane Fuel-efficient cars are top-of-mind for many consumers today. But how do you figure out exactly what is the most fuel-efficient car for your own family’s needs? One way is to start with the experts. Consumer Reports lists their recommended picks in 6 classes. Each offers good fuel economy for vehicles in its [...]

Buying a used car for sale directly from the individual owner or private party can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.   There are of course other factors to consider.  Here are some pros and cons of buying a used car for sale by owner. Pros: One of the biggest upsides to buying a [...]

By Suzanne Kane In its annual report of the Best of the Best, Consumer Reports magazine also gives a rundown of the Worst of the Worst. These are the worst used cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks out there in terms of reliability – at least according to data compiled by Consumer Reports. The full list [...]

By Suzanne Kane Looking for an affordable, yet reliable small or compact used car? Get ready to do some research on your own, but first take a look at the results from Consumer Reports. The magazine analyzed data from their Annual Auto Survey, Reliable Used Cars and Used Cars to Avoid to come up with [...]