104 - Tips for Buying a New or Used Car

Описание: If you haven’t purchased a car in a few years, expect to find a market dominated by SUVs. And be prepared for sticker shock: The average price for a new vehicle is at an all-time high, around $50,000! Unfortunately, used cars aren’t the bargain they used to be.


In this episode, we talk with John Lincov, Keith Barry, and Stef Schrader, the editors and reporters at Consumer Reports, about their Top Picks for 2026—these cars, trucks, and SUVs are the cream of the crop. Also, how to choose a vehicle you really like, and what to consider before buying a used car or truck.


More from Consumer Reports:
Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2026 (https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/...)
What Car Should You Buy? How to Find the Right Vehicle for You (https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/...)
Safest Car Brands Ranked by Consumer Reports' Safety Verdict (https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/...)
Car Accessories That Improve Safety, Comfort, and Organization (https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/...)




42 Used Cars to Avoid Buying (https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/...)


More from Checkbook:
Car Dealerships (https://www.checkbook.org/national/ca...)
Car Buying Strategies (https://www.checkbook.org/national/ca...)
Vehicle Service Contract Plans Are Big Hassles and Bad Deals for Most Drivers (https://www.checkbook.org/national/ve...)


Related Consumerpedia Episodes:
#56 – A Crash Course on Auto Insurance (https://consumerpedia.org/56-a-crash-...) #21 – Auto Glass Class: How to Get Repairs and Replacements (https://consumerpedia.org/21-auto-gla...)


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