Used Nissan Maxima Buying Guide: 2016-2023 V6, CVT, and Recalls
Which Maxima years to target after Nissan ended production in 2023, what changed year to year, and the ABS actuator and camera recalls to clear first.
Used Honda Fit Buying Guide: 2009-2013 vs 2015-2020, CVT and Recalls
Which Fit generation to buy now that Honda dropped it after 2020, what the CVT trades away, and the air-bag, driveshaft, and seat-sensor recalls to clear.
Wholesaler vs Retail Used Car: What Changes, What It Costs, What to Check
How auction-fed wholesale cars differ from retail lot cars, the FTC five-car dealer rule, as-is norms, September 2026 wholesale prices, and history checks.
Buying a Car at IAAI: Checklist for Title, Fees, History and Pickup
A pre-bid and post-win IAA checklist: Who Can Bid, title paperwork, history reports, preview, fees, payment limits, storage, and getting it home.
Used Infiniti QX50 Buying Guide: VC-Turbo Years, Recalls and What to Check
The 2014-2017 V6 car vs the 2019-2025 VC-Turbo QX50, the engine bearing recall to clear by VIN, what reviewers disliked, QX50 vs QX60, and the history check.
Lotus Recall Check by VIN: Elise, Exige, Evora and Emira Campaigns
How to run a Lotus VIN through NHTSA and a Lotus dealer, the 2011-2014 oil cooler hose recalls, Evora 400 crash campaigns, Emira status, and history checks.
Used Nissan Armada Buying Guide: V8 vs Twin-Turbo
Armada full-size gens, QX80 roots vs Pathfinder, tow ratings, and NHTSA fuel-pump and camera campaigns to clear by VIN.
Used Acura TLX Buying Guide: Turbo, Type S, SH-AWD
TLX gens and engines, SH-AWD vs FWD, vs MDX buyer path, and NHTSA connecting-rod, fuel-tank, and brake-pedal campaigns to clear by VIN.
Used Jeep Grand Wagoneer Buying Guide: Trims, Recalls, VIN
2022-on Grand Wagoneer WS platform vs Wagoneer/Cherokee, Series trims, tow notes, and NHTSA air-bag and third-row belt campaigns by VIN.
Used Toyota Land Cruiser Buying Guide: 200 vs 250 Series
U.S. Land Cruiser 200 Series V8 vs 250 Series hybrid return, vs 4Runner/Sequoia sizing, and NHTSA air-bag campaigns to clear by VIN.
