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Would-be used-car buyers could be in for a rude awakening on dealers' lots

by Henry Epp
Oct 12, 2023
While prices slipped last month, they're still significantly higher than before the pandemic — and headed higher.
Used car prices are dropping. But if you haven't been in the market for a used car since before the pandemic, prices might still shock you.
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Car dealerships short on cars, going big on prices

by Benjamin Gottlieb
Dec 17, 2021
A dealer in the Los Angeles area describes bidding wars for the few vehicles that are on the lot.
Theo Ebert, right, and Lee Dibble stand on the empty new car lot at Vista Ford Lincoln in Woodland Hills.
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Americans are driving older cars, a trend the pandemic accelerated

by Samantha Fields
Jun 15, 2021
The average car on the road right now in the U.S. is 12 years old.
That's because the quality of vehicles has only improved over time, and because people didn't drive as much during the pandemic.
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Why used cars are getting so expensive

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 4, 2021
Mark Kugman of Kugman Motors in St. Louis has two answers — one simple and one more complicated.
A used car for sale in El Cerrito, California on March 15, 2021.
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Why are used car prices falling?

by Gigi Douban
May 23, 2013
A new report says that used car prices are coming down after hitting record highs. Why?
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Used car prices expected to rise after Sandy

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 8, 2012
Storm Sandy totaled tens of thousands of vehicles, and that’s expected to raise prices for used cars across the country.
Storm Sandy totaled tens of thousands of vehicles, and that’s expected to raise prices for used cars across the country.
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Mid-day Extra: Mining for cars

by Jeremy Hobson and Adriene Hill
Jan 20, 2012
Used car dealers are resorting to drastic measures to fill the demand U.S. consumers have for used cars these days.
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Lemon or Cherry? How to pick the best used car

by Deanna Sclar
Apr 28, 2011
There are excellent reasons for choosing to buy a used car (the euphemism these days is "pre-owned vehicle" it sounds classier but let's stick to...
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