Does Bank of America Give You a Free CARFAX When You Buy a Car?
Bank of America lends, a dealer sells, and nobody hands you a free report. What its FAQ says about older, high-mileage and branded cars, plus what we couldn't see.
Used Cadillac CTS Buying Guide: Best Years, Timing Chains and Open Recalls
Three generations, one tricky name. Which CTS years and engines to buy, the 2008-2009 timing chain history, the open 2026 air bag recall and the crash scores to know.
Used Dodge Avenger Buying Guide: Which Years, Engines and Recalls Matter
The Avenger is cheap and often an ex-rental. Which engine and gearbox to get, the 2010-2014 air bag module recall, the stalling-heavy 2008 file and its crash scores.
Used Ford Taurus Buying Guide: Best Years, Water Pump Risk and Recalls
Ford built its last Taurus in March 2019. Which years and engines to buy, the water pump issue on the 3.5 V-6, open camera and trim recalls, and what IIHS found.
Buying a Car on Collecting Cars: U.S. Fees, Binding Bids and Import Checks
Collecting Cars charges U.S. buyers 6 percent with a $1,000 floor, treats every bid as binding and leaves payment, shipping and import rules to you. Price all of it before you bid.
Oklahoma Title Transfer in a Private Sale: Pre-Registration, Notary, Excise Tax
Oklahoma private sales now run on three clocks: pre-register in two business days, plate in ten days, full title in two months. Notary rules, Form 718, excise math and fees.
Louisiana Title Transfer in a Private Sale: Notary, 40 Days, $68.50 Title
Louisiana wants a notarized or properly witnessed title, a DPSMV 1799, a $68.50 title fee and sales tax paid by the 40th day. Fees, penalty math and the two-witness rule.
Alabama Title Transfer in a Private Sale: 20 Days, $15 Title, 2% Tax
Alabama gives you 20 calendar days, charges a $15 title fee plus agent commission and 2 percent state sales tax plus local rates, and skips titles on cars over 35 model years old.
Does Chase Auto Give You a Free CARFAX When You Buy a Car?
Chase finances the car and lists dealer inventory, but its pages offer no free history report. What we confirmed, what we couldn't see, and the loan rules that matter.
Used Buick LaCrosse Buying Guide: Best Years, eAssist and Recalls
Buick dropped the LaCrosse after 2019. Which generation to buy, eAssist vs V-6, the recalls worth running by VIN, and what NHTSA complaints and IIHS tests show.
