The AutoGuide Guide to How To Buy a Car

Just 25 years ago car buying was relatively simple, if still a headache. Unless you were after a high end luxury, sports, or collector car, all your new car choices were on the lot at your local dealership; and there were 100 pages of used car classifieds at every checkout. Or you could always bring your wallet down to Yetarian’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport and take your chances with their low, low, prices. Only a few diehards would think about having a car shipped in from somewhere or taking European delivery of their Volvo or BMW.

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Best New Cars for Used Car Money

Welcome everyone, to the weirdest used car market of all time. According to CarGurus, the average used car price in America clocked in at $30,766 as of January 2022.

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How Much Does A New Car Actually Cost?

Trying to make sense of new car prices in 2021 can sometimes be like trying to solve the cryptex that Tom Hanks was trying to decipher in The DaVinci Code. There’s a base price, options list, rebates, incentives … and what’s this about destination and delivery?

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Should You Buy a Car With a Dual-Clutch Transmission?

Updated January 2019

In the quest to find a new car, there are a lot of questions that need to be asked. Questions about cargo room, technology, options, luxuries and other various elements will come up more than a few times while shopping for a new car. However, from the car driver’s perspective, there are just three main questions: 

How comfortable is the driving experience? 
How fun is it to drive? 
How good is the car on fuel?

SEE ALSO: Manual Transmission Supra Still Being Considered

A major factor in answering those three questions has to do with the right transmission. Let’s face it, manual transmissions aren’t for everyone. They require familiarity and a level of perfection to get just right. With a traditional automatic transmission, drivers have been able to experience a fairly comfortable, yet less engaging experience. Still, an automatic transmission can leave any driving enthusiast unsatisfied. Luckily, progress has been made in the world of automatic transmissions that can help alleviate those woes.

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Refreshed 2018 Acura TLX to Debut at New York Auto Show

The 2018 Acura TLX will be the next model in the brand’s lineup to feature the look introduced last year on the MDX crossover.

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Cars for 2016

The New Year is here, which means we’re going to get to enjoy a wide selection of new vehicles.

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September 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers

Both leaves and temperatures may be falling across large parts of North America but auto sales did the exact opposite last month, increasing by a stellar amount as drivers flocked to showrooms like birds flying south.

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Average Age of US Vehicles Climbs to 11.5 Years

The average vehicle on U.S. roads is roughly 11.5 years old.

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Costco Sold Nearly 400,000 Cars Last Year

When it’s time to purchase a new ride what’s the first place that comes to mind? For most people it’s probably a dealership. But did you know it’s possible to buy a car or truck at Costco? In fact the membership warehouse sold nearly 400,000 vehicles last year.

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What Really Goes On at Dealerships Part II

Whether they deserve it or not, dealerships often have less-than-favorable reputations.

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January 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers

Another month is in the books! January is done and gone just like childhood memories of Space Camp. How well did automakers do? Let’s break it down.

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AutoGuide Dream Car Garages: $500,000 Edition

Which cars would you buy if you were handed $500,000?

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What Really Goes on at Car Dealerships

You probably loathe car salespeople. Most of us do and in many instances they probably deserve their sullied reputation.

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Galpin Fisker Rocket Makes a 725 HP Statement

Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker unveiled a particularly exciting vehicle at the L.A. Auto Show today.

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Chevy Colorado ZR2 Revealed With Diesel Power, "Ultimate" Off-Road Capability

Chevrolet is showcasing a concept version of its Colorado mid-size pickup truck meant to demonstrate its potential as an off-road vehicle.

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