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Average New Car Is Now $20,000 More Expensive Than The Average Used Car

Jalopnik

It’s no secret that the pandemic threw a wrench into a whole lot of people’s car-buying plans. Things have largely recovered , and prices aren’t as crazy as they used to be, but if car buyers haven’t been keeping a close eye on the market, they could definitely still be in for a shock the next time they walk into a… Read more.

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Why Preventative Maintenance is Important for Used Cars

PA Auto Inspection

Similarly, car regular preventative maintenance allows you to keep your car in the best possible condition and prevent any major issues ‘down the road’ In this blog, we will be discussing some of the reasons that preventative maintenance is important for used cars.

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Report finds U.S. market hits ‘peak truck’ as consumers seek more affordability

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The reports consumer survey found prospective car buyers are expecting to pay 8% more ($36,732) for their next vehicle than they did a year ago, but interest in buying a new vehicle has shot up 30%, even though the average new-car price began 2025 at a near-record $49,853.

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Surge in wholesale prices signals start of tariff-fueled ‘roller coaster ride’

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Our context for the used car market in particular is very different than it was in 2021, Smoke said. Were expecting a more normal experience for the used vehicle market, and that is when prices see an abnormal increase, they typically dont stick. Back then, we had what became $4.1 trillion of stimulus pushed through the economy.

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COMMENTARY: It’s decision-making time

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I mean come on, what else can they throw at us? The used-car market is definitely showing signs of declining prices. The amount of new-car inventory availability is improving and with it, our opportunity to make some choices: — Do we take what we have learned during the COVID 19 pandemic?

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Twists, Turns and Tariffs

AutoSuccess

As buyers hurry to lock in pre-tariff pricing on new models, that sense of urgency is starting to show up in used-car activity too. Its definitely something for dealers to keep an eye on. At the same time, some foreign-based carmakers have begun to pause or slow shipments to the U.S.

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COMMENTARY: Welcome to the new normal! What’s changed?

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That’s not exactly conducive to selling used cars. It’s definitely worth looking at — and coming up with your own best process. If they did venture out, they were asked not to interact, wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, and — whatever you do — don’t shake hands! Why am I bringing it up? What did we do different?