Used Chevy S-10 Buying Guide: 1994-2004 Engines, ZR2, Recalls
The 1994-2004 S-10 is a cheap, simple pickup. Which engine to buy, what the ZR2 and Xtreme were, the recalls by year and how to spot a truck that was wrecked.
Used Chevy Lumina Buying Guide: 1995-2001 Engines, Recalls, Problems
The 1995-2001 Lumina sedan is cheap, roomy and crash-tested Good. Which engine you get by year, the fire recall on the 3.8 and the coolant leak that costs most.
Used Cadillac DeVille Buying Guide: 2000-2005 DTS, DHS and the Northstar
A cheap 2000-2005 DeVille is a lot of car for the money, and the Northstar V8 is the risk. Trims, years, recalls and the warning signs to look for first.
Used Oldsmobile Silhouette Buying Guide: 1997-2004 Years, Recalls, Safety
The 1997-2004 Silhouette is a well-equipped cheap minivan with one big safety weakness. Which years to target, the recalls to check and what tends to break.
Tennessee Used Car Sales Tax 2026: Single Article Math, Trade-Ins
Tennessee charges 7% on a used car plus capped local and single article taxes, so most buyers pay about 7%. Trade-ins, county clerk sales, gifts and new residents.
Arizona Used Car Sales Tax 2026: Dealer TPT, Private Sales, VLT
Arizona dealers charge 5.6% state TPT plus local tax, but private-party car sales aren't taxed. Trade-ins, out-of-state purchases and the yearly VLT math.
Washington Used Car Sales Tax 2026: Rates, Trade-Ins, Private Sales
Washington charges your local sales tax plus 0.5% on used cars in 2026. City rates, how trade-ins cut the bill, private-sale use tax and when gifts are exempt.
Ameris Bank Auto Loan and CARFAX Policy: Used Car Rules (Oct 2026)
Ameris finances used cars in five Southeast states but posts no rates and asks for no CARFAX. What the loan page says, fees to dodge and rate benchmarks to use.
Used Buick Century Buying Guide: 1997-2005 Years, Recalls, Problems
The 1997-2005 Century is a soft, roomy, cheap sedan. Which years got the stronger V6, the wiring fault that causes stalls, and the recalls worth checking first.
Used Buick LeSabre Buying Guide: 2000-2005 Years, Recalls and Problems
The 2000-2005 LeSabre is cheap, safe up front and rarely stolen. What changed each year, the coolant leak to rule out and the recalls worth checking by VIN.
