It's the age-old question for car owners: maximize a car's trade-in value and replace it early or drive it long term and wait until you get that last mile before trading it for a new vehicle. So when ...

Used cars can depreciate quickly. Find out when car, truck, and SUV owners can get the most value for their vehicles.

If you're thinking about trading in your car this year, you're not alone. In a recent Automotive Consumer Study, 51% of drivers said they are ready for something new, whether it’s upgrading to a more ...

In this column, I mainly focus on buying cars. But there’s another half of the equation, and it’s just as important. The trade-in. Let’s take a look at trading in your old car. Before we get into ...

Trading in a car and refinancing both have advantages, and either might make sense, depending on the situation. For example, if you’re happy with your car but want to save money on interest, ...

Trading in a vehicle can be confusing and seem overwhelming if you are unfamiliar with the process. However, the process of trading in a vehicle is often comparable to privately selling a car. When ...

New cars can lose over 20% of their original value in just a year due to depreciation. Five years into ownership, a new car can lose 60% of its original value. Well-maintained vehicles have the best ...