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The Car Needs an Engine but It’s Paid Off — Here’s the Math Before Replacing It

A paid-off car with a dead engine creates a strange money problem: the repair can feel enormous even though the monthly payment has disappeared. Replacing the engine may cost thousands, but replacing the entire car can create a much larger bill that lasts for years.

Clever Dude · Sep 19

‘The Trend Is Clear’: How EVs Are Closing In On Gas Car Prices

The average new EV costs only 9.4% more than a gas car, with incentives playing a shrinking role in that shift.

InsideEVs · Sep 19

New Cars Now Cost More Than $50,000 on Average — Here’s What That Actually Buys in 2026

The average new vehicle in America now costs more than $50,000, at least according to what buyers actually paid in August. Kelley Blue Book put the average transaction price at $50,089, marking the first time in 2026 that the figure crossed that line.

Clever Dude · Sep 17

‘Carvana. Kelley Blue Book. CarMax’: Man Trades Car In. Then The Salesman Shares A Little Known Hack For Getting More Money For It

"That $12k trade-in is worth about..."

Motor1 · Jul 10

Dealership Saleswoman Reveals The Real Reason Most Customers Buy Toyotas. Then She Says It Isn’t Resale Value

"Toyota has everything except..."

Motor1 · Jul 5

The $49,000+ New Car Reality — Why Entry-Level Vehicles Cost More

A brand-new car once symbolized a practical step forward. Today it often feels like a luxury purchase wrapped in monthly payments that stretch farther than a highway in Nevada. The average price of a new vehicle in the United States now hovers above $49,000, according to industry tracking from Kelley…

The Free Financial Advisor · Mar 14

5 Rules That Prevent Going Upside Down on a New Car Loan

A brand-new vehicle can smell like victory…for about ten minutes. After that, the math begins. The moment a new car rolls away from the dealership, depreciation kicks in like a stopwatch that never pauses. Lenders track loan balances while the market tracks resale value, and when those two numbers drift…

Clever Dude · Mar 10

5 Cars With Low Repair Costs

These five affordable cars have low repair and maintenance costs in 2026. Owners of these cars can save thousands of dollars on long‑term ownership costs.

GOBankingRates · Mar 9

Buying a Car in 2026? 5 Brands the Middle Class Should Consider for More Affordable Road Trips

From Toyota and Honda to Ford and Kia, see reliable, affordable road trip cars the middle class should consider before heading out on the road in 2026.

GOBankingRates · Feb 23

How Much Car You Can Actually Afford on a $75,000 Income in 2026

The average price of a new car is $50,326, according to Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Here's how to identify what you can buy on a $75,000 income.

GOBankingRates · Feb 13