What To Know Before Buying A Used Car
When people decide to look past that shiny new car on the dealership lot in favor of a used one, most find themselves in over their heads.
The market for new cars in the U.S. is sputtering, with major automakers from Ford to Nissan reporting falling sales last month. The dip comes after an estimated 39 million used cars were sold in the U.S. last year.
One auto analyst tells NPR that President Trump’s tariff strategy will likely mean higher costs for prospective car buyers over time. But the price tag for a new car has already been rising, says Jonathan Linkov, deputy auto editor for Consumer Reports.
“A couple of years ago, it was $27,500,
