Used Chrysler LeBaron Buying Guide: 1987-95 Coupe, Convertible and Sedan
Most used LeBarons are the 1987-95 coupe and convertible. How to tell them from the 1990-94 sedan, which engine to pick, and what to check on the top.
Used Dodge Spirit Buying Guide: 1989-95, the R/T, Engines and Recalls
The Spirit is the Dodge twin of the Acclaim. What changes with the Dodge badge, how to spot a real R/T, the weak spots and the recalls NHTSA lists.
South Dakota Used Car Tax: 4% Excise, Bill of Sale, Exemptions and 45 Days
South Dakota charges a 4% excise, not sales tax. How private sales are valued, which transfers are exempt, late interest and penalties, and the nonresident fee.
West Virginia Used Car Sales Tax: 6%, the 50% Book Rule, Gifts and Trade-Ins
West Virginia taxes a private sale on the price unless it is under half of book value. How the DMV values a car, who is exempt, and when tax gets paid twice.
BECU Auto Loan: CARFAX Policy, 15-Year Limit, Rates and Membership
BECU skips the history report requirement but caps vehicle age and mileage. Rates, membership, private-seller loans and why you should still pull a report.
First Commonwealth Bank Auto Loan: CARFAX Policy, Rates and What to Ask
First Commonwealth posts no auto APR and no history report rule. What the page does say, how dealer-arranged loans work, and the questions to ask before you shop.
Used Plymouth Acclaim Buying Guide: 1989-95 Engines, Trouble Spots, Recalls
The Acclaim is a cheap K-car-based sedan now. Which engines and years to pick, the transmission and V6 trouble spots, and the recalls on file by model year.
Used Mazda 626 Buying Guide: 1993-2002, Manual vs Automatic and Recalls
The 626 is a cheap, solid sedan with one weak spot. How the two generations differ, why the automatic draws most complaints, and which recalls to confirm by VIN.
Used Chrysler New Yorker Buying Guide: 1994-96 LH Sedan, 3.5 V6 and Recalls
Two different cars wear the New Yorker name. How to spot the cab-forward 1994-96 sedan, where the repair money goes, and which recalls to confirm before you buy.
Used Chevy Lumina APV Buying Guide: 1990-96 Years, 3.8 V6 and Recalls
The Chevy twin of the plastic-body GM vans. Which years and engines to pick, what changed when it became the Lumina Minivan, and the recalls filed under Chevrolet.
