For around $200, you can have a National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified technician thoroughly inspect a car you’re considering buying. They’ll look for problems and ...

Buying a car can be a thrilling yet complex experience, so it's easy to get swept up in the process and ignore potential lurking issues. However, a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) can help safeguard ...

So you think you’ve found your dream car, or at least your ideal example of your next car. While it may not be the cheapest example on the market, it sure seems to tick all the boxes. It features ...

First, it was toilet paper, then freezers and wipes. Now Americans are struggling to find used cars. It began with a global shortage of computer chips, which has limited new-car production and the ...

Late-model vehicle prices are currently holding at high levels, making every used purchase a major commitment. A professional ...

This story was written for our sponsor, LeithCars.com. Comprehensive 150-point inspections are now commonplace on pre-owned vehicles at dealerships. This thorough inspection is meant to protect the ...

A pre-purchase inspection is vital if you plan on spending significant money on a used car. Having a trained mechanic look through a vehicle will give you assurance and peace of mind once you decide ...

Foregoing essential car maintenance can carry serious consequences and can compound costs down the road. That’s at least the warning one auto shop is sharing with viewers in a now-viral TikTok. In a ...

MIAMI, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- iNeedaPPi Mobile Car Inspectors is shaking up the pre-purchase vehicle inspection world by becoming the fastest, lowest-priced, and highest-rated mobile car ...

If you’re looking to buy a used car and don’t have the cash for certified pre-owned, don’t fret. That’s because you could always pay a bit for a pre-purchase inspection of a used vehicle. The TikTok ...

As Jalopnik's resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I've decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are talking about issued ...