Used Dodge Stealth Buying Guide: Base, ES, R/T and R/T Turbo, Problems and Recalls
The R/T Turbo is a different car from the front-drive Stealths. Trims by year, what tends to fail, how to spot a modified or rebuilt car, and the AWD recall.
Used Ford Aerostar Buying Guide: 1986-1997 Years, 4.0 V6, E-4WD, Problems and Recalls
Ford's rear-drive minivan tows like a Ranger and rides like one too. Which years and engines to want, what fails, and the AWD recalls to confirm before you pay.
Alabama Used Car Sales Tax (2026): 2% State Rate, Local Tax, Trade-Ins and Private Sales
Alabama charges 2% state tax on the net price of a used car, plus local tax. How trade-ins, the one-local rule, private sales and the 20-day deadline work.
Oregon Used Car Sales Tax (2026): No Sales Tax, the 0.5% Use Tax Exception and DMV Fees
Oregon has no sales tax on used cars, but its 0.5% use tax can hit a low-mileage car bought out of state. The rules, DMV fees, county fees and DEQ testing.
Iowa Used Car Sales Tax (2026): the 5% Fee for New Registration, Trade-Ins and Gifts
Iowa charges a one-time fee for new registration instead of sales tax: $10 plus 5%. How trade-ins, gifts, new residents and salvage rebuilds are treated.
Glacier Bank Auto Loan and CARFAX Policy: Private-Party Loans and No Posted Rates (Oct 2026)
Glacier Bank lends on new and used vehicles from dealers or private sellers but posts no rates or CARFAX rule. What its pages say and what to ask first.
Eagle Recall Check by VIN: Talon, Vision, Premier, Summit and Medallion (2026)
Every Eagle is older than NHTSA VIN search covers. How to pull Eagle recalls by model and year, what campaigns turned up, and which dealers to ask today.
Used Chevy Astro Buying Guide: 1985-2005 Van, AWD, 4.3 V6, Problems and Recalls
A truck-based van that tows and hauls better than it carries kids. Year changes, what to inspect, GM recalls and the conversion-company recalls people miss.
Used GMC Jimmy Buying Guide: S-15 Jimmy, Typhoon, Envoy Trim and 4.3 V6 Problems
The compact GMC twin of the S-10 Blazer, from the 1983 S-15 Jimmy to the 2001 Diamond Edition. Year changes, the Typhoon, known problems and GM recalls.
Used Oldsmobile Bravada Buying Guide: 1991-2004 Generations, SmartTrak AWD and Problems
Three generations, no 1995, and full-time SmartTrak AWD on every one. What changed by year, what breaks, which GM recalls apply and what to check before you buy.
