Buying a Used Car From MINI Certified Pre-Owned: 2026 Checklist
MINI Certified adds a year of unlimited-mile coverage, roadside and two oil services, but its own page disagrees on five vs six years total.
North Carolina Used Car Sales Tax: How the 3% Highway Use Tax Works
North Carolina charges a 3% Highway Use Tax instead of sales tax on used cars. Here is how trade-ins, private sales, gifts and out-of-state titles work.
Michigan Used Car Sales Tax: 6% Flat, $12,000 Trade-In Cap in 2026
Michigan charges 6% on used cars with no local rate, but the trade-in credit is capped at $12,000 in 2026 and the family exemption list has quirks.
First National Bank of Omaha Auto Loan CARFAX Policy (Oct 2026)
FNBO's auto loan page promises fixed rates and no payments for two months, but posts no APRs and says nothing about CARFAX or AutoCheck.
Used Oldsmobile Aurora Buying Guide: 1995-2003 V8, V6 and Recalls
Two very different Auroras share one name. Know the generation, clear the fuel rail and fuel sensor recalls, and test the transmission hard.
Used Oldsmobile Intrigue Buying Guide: 1998-2002 Engines and Recalls
The Intrigue is a cheap, comfortable Olds sedan. Check which V6 it has, the 2015 valve cover recall and the key-ring recall before you buy one.
Used Buick Terraza Buying Guide: 2005-2007 Engines, AWD and Recalls
The Terraza is the quiet, plush GM minivan of 2005-2007. Know the engine and AWD years, the parking brake recall and the faults a report misses.
Used Chevy Venture Buying Guide: 1997-2005 Recalls, Crash Test, Years
The Venture is a cheap, roomy minivan with a rough crash test history. Check the sliding-door and fuel tank recalls and the year before you buy.
Buying a Used Car From Lincoln Certified: 2026 Checklist
Lincoln CPO now has Signature and Select tiers with very different warranties. How to tell which you're buying, what's covered and what to check before signing.
Georgia Used Car Sales Tax: How the 7% TAVT Works in 2026
Georgia swapped sales tax for a one-time 7.0% TAVT based on the state's value of the car. How private sales, trade-ins, family transfers and new residents are taxed.
