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We built the tools we wished existed when we were shopping for a car — free, no-nonsense, and actually useful.

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Insurance Quote Comparison

Enter your ZIP code and basic info to compare real rates from 40+ carriers in under 2 minutes. No phone calls required.

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Vehicle History Report

Look up any used car's accident history, title status, odometer records, and ownership count before you hand over a deposit.

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Trade-In Value Estimator

See what your current car is worth at a dealer and in a private sale. Get offers from our network of dealerships near you.

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Auto Loan Calculator

Run the real numbers on any car before you buy. Calculate monthly payments, total interest, and true cost of ownership.

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Car Buying Guides

Step-by-step guides on negotiating, financing, avoiding dealer markups, and understanding every fee on your purchase agreement.

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Weekly coverage of new model releases, recall alerts, market pricing trends, and what the experts are saying about inventory.

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Vehicle History

Know exactly what you're buying

Every used car has a story. Our VIN lookup pulls records from NMVTIS, NHTSA, auction houses, and state DMV databases to show you the full picture before you commit.

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Accident & damage history

See reported collisions, airbag deployments, and structural damage from insurance claims.

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Title & lien check

Confirm the seller actually owns the vehicle and there's no outstanding loan attached to it.

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Odometer verification

Cross-reference mileage readings across service records to catch rollback fraud.

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Recall & safety alerts

See any open NHTSA recalls that haven't been addressed by the current owner.

Free VIN Lookup

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Report includes

Accident history Title records Odometer Open recalls Ownership count Theft records Flood/fire damage Lien status

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Know what's covered before you buy

Warranties can save you thousands — or cost you thousands if you buy the wrong one. Here's everything you need to know.

Factory

Manufacturer (Factory) Warranty

Every new car comes with a manufacturer warranty — typically a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain. Some brands like Hyundai and Kia offer 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage. This is your strongest protection and costs you nothing extra.

Powertrain

Powertrain Warranty

Covers the engine, transmission, and drivetrain — the most expensive components to repair. If your engine blows at 40,000 miles and you're under a 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, you pay nothing. Always know exactly how many miles are left on this coverage before buying used.

Bumper-to-Bumper

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty

The most comprehensive factory coverage — includes almost everything except wear items like brakes, tires, and wipers. Typically shorter than powertrain coverage. If something breaks that isn't excluded, the manufacturer fixes it free. Check the fine print for what's excluded.

Extended

Extended Warranty (VSC)

Technically called a Vehicle Service Contract, this kicks in after factory coverage expires. Sold by dealers, automakers, and third parties. Price varies wildly — dealers mark these up significantly. You can almost always negotiate the price or buy one later. Never feel pressured to add it at signing.

CPO

Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

When you buy a CPO vehicle from a franchise dealer, the manufacturer extends warranty coverage on the used car — often adding 1-2 years of bumper-to-bumper and extending powertrain to 7 years. CPO programs vary by brand, so always ask for the specific terms in writing.

Third-Party

Third-Party Extended Warranty

Companies like Endurance, CARCHEX, and Protect My Car sell coverage independent of the dealer. Can be cheaper than dealer-offered VSCs, but coverage and claims processes vary. Always read reviews, check BBB ratings, and read the full contract before committing.

Should you buy an extended warranty? Here's how to decide.

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Check what's already covered

If factory coverage still has years left, you don't need one yet. You can buy an extended warranty later — dealers won't tell you that.

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Research the model's reliability

Highly reliable vehicles (Toyota, Honda, Lexus) rarely need expensive repairs. Less reliable brands make extended warranties a better investment.

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Negotiate the price

Dealers mark up VSCs by hundreds to thousands of dollars. Everything is negotiable. If they won't move, shop third-party options.

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Read the exclusions carefully

Some contracts exclude so many components that claims rarely get paid. An "exclusionary" contract (lists what's NOT covered) is better than an "inclusionary" one.

Stop walking into a dealership blind

Our guides are written by people who've spent years in the automotive industry.

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Negotiation

How to negotiate a car price without feeling pressured

The exact scripts and strategies that work at any dealership, including how to handle the finance office.

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Financing

Dealer financing vs. your own bank — which actually wins?

A side-by-side breakdown of when to use dealer rates and when to come in with your own pre-approval.

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Used Cars

The used car inspection checklist every buyer needs

What to look for on a test drive, what to always ask for in writing, and when to walk away.

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Paperwork

Every fee on a car purchase agreement explained

Documentation fees, dealer prep, market adjustments — we break down what's negotiable and what isn't.

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Know your car's worth before you step into a dealership

Dealers lowball trade-ins because most people don't know what their car is actually worth. We fix that.

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Enter your vehicle info below to see what dealers in your area are paying — then get real offers from our dealer network, no obligation required.