Used cars 101: From setting a budget to the test drive – a guide for buying a used vehicleUsed cars 101: From setting a budget to the test drive – a guide for buying a used vehicle
Illustration by Melanie Lambrick So, you’ve decided to buy a car. Here’s the first question: new or used? In general terms, the choice is straightforward. A new car comes with the latest features, warranties and the promise of several years of driving free from all but routine maintenance. The benefits of buying used? If you choose well, you’ll save a bundle. It hasn’t been so simple in pandemic times. The pandemic led to inventory shortages and soaring vehicle prices as people who would normally buy only new cars flooded onto the pre-owned lots. But the [...]