Used Dodge Colt Buying Guide: The Mitsubishi Mirage in Dodge Clothes
Most Colts for sale now are 1989-94 front-drive Mitsubishi Mirages. Engines, years, recalls and the rust and paperwork checks that matter on a cheap old car.
Used Mazda B-Series Buying Guide: Mazda-Built vs Ranger Twins
The B-Series was a Mazda truck through 1993 and a rebadged Ranger after that. Which one you have, where they rust, and the recalls to check by VIN.
Hawaii Used Car Sales Tax: GET, Use Tax on Imports and Weight Tax
Hawaii has no sales tax line, but dealers pass on GET and imports owe use tax. How each kind of purchase is taxed, when G-27 applies, and what weight tax costs.
Alaska Used Car Sales Tax: MVRT, Juneau's Cap and Local Rules (2026)
Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but you'll still pay MVRT and possibly a local tax. 2026 MVRT numbers, Juneau's October cap change, and Kenai and Anchorage rules.
Desert Financial Auto Loan: CARFAX, Title and Arizona-Only Rules
Desert Financial only lends on cars and sellers located in Arizona. Rates, membership, the paperwork checklist, and the title questions to ask first.
First Tech FCU Auto Loan: CARFAX, Title Rules and Rates (Oct 2026)
First Tech posts its rates but not its title or history report rules. Rates, membership, the DCU merger, and what to ask before you finance a used car.
Used Eagle Medallion Buying Guide: Renault Roots, Cooling and Recalls
The Medallion was a French Renault 21 sold by Chrysler for 1988-89. What it is, how rare it is, what to inspect, and the two cooling recalls.
Used Mazda RX-7 Buying Guide: Compression, FD vs FC, Rust and Recalls
Buying an RX-7 means testing the rotary first. FD and FC weak spots, what Hagerty says they're worth now, and why NHTSA files it two ways.
Used Plymouth Sundance Buying Guide: Engines, Duster V6 and Recalls
The Sundance was the Plymouth twin of the Dodge Shadow. Which engine to pick, why the dates in the sources disagree, and the recalls to check.
Used Mazda Navajo Buying Guide: Best Years, Trouble Spots and Recalls
The Navajo was a two-door 1991-94 Explorer with Mazda badges. Which years to buy, what tends to fail, and which recalls to check before you pay.
