Used Nissan Quest Buying Guide: 2004-2009 vs 2011-2017, Recalls and Crash Ratings
A 2011-2016 Quest is the one to shop, but it seats only seven and rated Poor in the IIHS small overlap test. Here are both generations, the recalls and what to check.
Used Dodge Nitro Buying Guide: Best Years, Recalls to Clear and Liberty Links
A 2009-2011 automatic Nitro is the one to shop, but every 2007-2011 truck needs recall 20V396 checked. Here are the engines, the 11 recalls and the faults to test for.
Used Kia Amanti Buying Guide: 3.5 vs 3.8 V6, Recalls and Trouble Spots
The 2007-2009 Amanti with the 3.8 V6 is the one to want, as long as recall 13V114 is done. Here is how the years differ, what tends to fail, and how it compares.
Used Mitsubishi Galant Buying Guide: 2004-2012 Engines, Recalls and Real Flaws
A four-cylinder 2004-2012 Galant with records is the sensible buy, priced below a Camry or Accord. Here are the engines, the recalls to clear and the small faults to test for.
Buying a Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned Car: 2026 Checklist and Warranty Math
A CPO VW gets a 100+ point inspection, a CARFAX and a 2-year/24,000-mile warranty that starts after the factory one ends. Here is how to do the coverage math and what to check.
Idaho Used Car Lemon Law: When It Covers You and When It Doesn't
Idaho's lemon law can reach a young used car still under warranty, but only inside a 2-year/24,000-mile window. Here is how it works and what protects you after that.
Utah Used Car Lemon Law: What Covers You After You Buy Used
Utah's lemon law only reaches cars in their first year or warranty term, whichever ends first, and there is no cooling-off period. Here is what does protect you when buying used.
First Interstate Bank Auto Loan: Does It Give or Require a CARFAX?
First Interstate finances new and used cars but says nothing about history reports, rates or vehicle limits on its auto page. Here is what it posts, what changed, and what to check.
Used Mercury Milan Buying Guide: Best Years, Air Bag Recalls and Crash History
A 2010-2011 Milan is the pick, but every year has air bag inflator recalls, and cars with a crash on the report need a closer look. Here are the years, recalls and weak spots.
Used Hyundai Azera Buying Guide: Best Years, ABS Fire Recalls and Real Costs
A 2012-2017 Azera with the 3.3 V6 is the value pick once the ABS fire recall is done, while older cars carry a longer recall list. Here are the engines, recalls and weak spots.
