Used Dodge Dakota Buying Guide: 2005-2011 Trucks and Recalls
Before you buy a 2005-2011 Dakota, clear the air bag inflator and rear axle pinion nut recalls, then test the transmission cold.
Used Pontiac Grand Am Buying Guide: 1999-2005 Engines and Recalls
The 1999-2005 Grand Am is cheap and common. Check the ignition key recall, coolant loss and the Poor IIHS frontal rating before you buy.
Used Suzuki Forenza Buying Guide: Wiring, Recalls and Ratings
The Forenza is cheap for a reason. Check the headlamp switch recall, the fender-liner wiring and a cold start before you buy one.
Used Saturn Relay Buying Guide: 2005-2007 Vans, AWD and Recalls
Saturn sold the Relay for just three years. Here is which ones had AWD, what fails electrically, and which recalls to confirm on the VIN.
Jaguar Certified Pre-Owned Checklist (Oct 2026)
Jaguar CPO cars get a 165-point inspection and a 1-year or 2-year warranty after factory coverage ends. Ask which one, and what the mileage cap is.
New York Used Car Sales Tax: DTF-802, Family and Fair Value
New York taxes a used car at the rate where you live. How DTF-802, the family exemption, the fair market value rule and out-of-state credits work.
Florida Used Car Sales Tax: 6%, County Surtax and Trade-Ins
Florida taxes a used car at 6% plus a county surtax capped at the first $5,000. How private sales, trade-ins, gifts and out-of-state buys work.
Pinnacle Bank Auto Loan CARFAX Policy (Oct 2026)
Pinnacle finances cars through secured personal loans and posts no APRs or history report rule. Which Pinnacle Bank this is, and what to ask a banker.
Used Mercury Sable Buying Guide: 1996-2005 Engines and Recalls
The original Sable is 21+ years old. Pick the twin-cam V6, confirm the park and spring recalls, and read any accident line on the report closely.
Used Chevy Aveo Buying Guide: Timing Belt, Valves and Recalls
A cheap Aveo turns expensive when the timing belt is overdue. GM puts it at 60,000 miles on 2004-07 cars. Check that, the recalls and the crash scores.
