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How to Buy a Reliable Used Car
Manage episode 436622252 series 30758
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars listeners at cr.org/jointalkingcars
Purchasing a used car is an excellent way to save money, with over 36 million pre-owned vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2023 alone, more than doubling new car purchases. Our experts at CR have meticulously analyzed exclusive test and survey data to pinpoint the best pre-owned cars across different price ranges, helping consumers make informed decisions for a better shopping experience. In this week's episode, we explore the standout features of CR's new Used Car Buying Guide, offer tips for navigating the used car market, and address audience questions about CR's approach to vehicle software updates and mid-generation refreshes—detailing how significant an update must be to warrant review or reassessment.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - CR Used Car Hub
3:00 - How to start shopping for a used car
8:34 - What makes a CR Recommended used vehicle?
11:00 - Best used car brands
13:35 - Used car Top Picks
16:27 - What are vehicle model years and generations?
18:35 - What is a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle?
22:51 - Audience questions
23:10 - Question #1, Irv from Normal, IL: How does CR react to rapidly changing technology like over-the-air vehicle software updates?
26:47 - Question #2, Jonathan from Phoenix, AZ: How does CR account for vehicle changes that happen later in a vehicle model year?
LINKS:
Submit a question to Talking Cars: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/talking-cars-podcast-archive-a1439738009/
CR Used Cars Hub: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/used/
CR Used Car Ratings & Reliability: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/types/used/ratings-reliability/
CR Used Car Marketplace: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-prices-used-car-inventory/
CR Used Car Buying Guide: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/used/buying-guide/
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Manage episode 436622252 series 30758
Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars listeners at cr.org/jointalkingcars
Purchasing a used car is an excellent way to save money, with over 36 million pre-owned vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2023 alone, more than doubling new car purchases. Our experts at CR have meticulously analyzed exclusive test and survey data to pinpoint the best pre-owned cars across different price ranges, helping consumers make informed decisions for a better shopping experience. In this week's episode, we explore the standout features of CR's new Used Car Buying Guide, offer tips for navigating the used car market, and address audience questions about CR's approach to vehicle software updates and mid-generation refreshes—detailing how significant an update must be to warrant review or reassessment.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - CR Used Car Hub
3:00 - How to start shopping for a used car
8:34 - What makes a CR Recommended used vehicle?
11:00 - Best used car brands
13:35 - Used car Top Picks
16:27 - What are vehicle model years and generations?
18:35 - What is a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle?
22:51 - Audience questions
23:10 - Question #1, Irv from Normal, IL: How does CR react to rapidly changing technology like over-the-air vehicle software updates?
26:47 - Question #2, Jonathan from Phoenix, AZ: How does CR account for vehicle changes that happen later in a vehicle model year?
LINKS:
Submit a question to Talking Cars: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/talking-cars-podcast-archive-a1439738009/
CR Used Cars Hub: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/used/
CR Used Car Ratings & Reliability: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/types/used/ratings-reliability/
CR Used Car Marketplace: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-prices-used-car-inventory/
CR Used Car Buying Guide: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/used/buying-guide/
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