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Used-Car Recall Check: A VIN-First Checklist Before You Negotiate
I am Brian O'Connor, based in Chicago, and I have watched enough used-car deals go sideways to know this: the best time to think about recalls is before you fall in love with the c…
Jul 20, 2026
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Page 2 of 39Drive Sense: Would You Trust a Used-Car Listing More If It Stated How Many Keys Are Included?
Yes, I would trust it more, and I suspect many buyers would too If a used-car listing clearly stated how many keys are included, I would take it as a small but meaningful signal th…
From Warning Light to Buying Signal: How TPMS Changed the Used-Car Walkaround
The used-car walkaround before the little orange tire iconThere was a time when “checking the tires” on a used-car lot meant a quick glance and a little faith.You would crouch down…
Jul 21, 2026
2026 Mazda CX-50: How to Choose Between the 2.5 S, Hybrid, and Turbo for Your Actual Week
Start with what Mazda has actually confirmed Trim debates get messy fast when the conversation is built on rumors, dealer chatter, or a spec sheet from the wrong model year. For th…
Jul 21, 2026
New vs Certified Pre-Owned: Which Purchase Path Fits Your Warranty and Inspection Priorities?
The quick answer: buy the warranty and inspection you can actually read If your top priorities are warranty coverage you can count on and an inspection process you can verify, a ne…
Jul 17, 2026
2026 Toyota RAV4 vs 2026 Hyundai KONA: Family Cargo Needs or a Smaller-City Footprint?
Answer first: which one fits your life better? If your week includes strollers, Costco runs, road trips, or just the quiet satisfaction of not playing trunk Tetris, the 2026 Toyota…
Jul 14, 2026
Drive Sense: Would a Price-Change Timeline Make You Trust a Used-Car Listing More?
Would a price-change timeline make me trust a used-car listing more?Yes, it would help. Not because a price drop proves the car is good or bad, but because it adds context to a pro…
Jul 18, 2026
2026 Ford Maverick Review: A Buyer Checklist for Bed Utility, Seating, and Daily Use
I cover the U.S. market from New York, and here is the straight buyer answer: the 2026 Ford Maverick can make a lot of sense if you want a small pickup that fits city errands, carr…
How Odometer Disclosure Became a Used-Car Trust Signal
Why mileage paperwork became a trust signal When you shop for a used car, recorded mileage feels like table stakes. The listing shows it. The salesperson repeats it. The paperwork …
Jul 16, 2026
Tire Date Codes on a Used Car: What the Four Digits Tell You-and What They Do Not
The four digits tell you one thing: when the tire was made If you are shopping a used truck or SUV, the tires are one of the easiest places to get a quick reality check. Not on the…
Jul 16, 2026
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