Used Cars Marketplace - Consumer Reports

Used Cars

View local pre-owned vehicles alongside CR’s reliability and satisfaction ratings.

Benefits of the Used Car Marketplace

Simplify your search

Search by best-rated, price, type, year, make, model, and closest to your location.

Access safety information

Get the details on crash test scores, dealer specifics and much more.

Remote Purchase & Delivery

Have your vehicle delivered to you and complete your paperwork at home.

CR Expert Advice

What You Need to Know About Buying a Used Car

Focus on Reliability

Narrow your shopping list by targeting models known for reliability, a virtue that becomes more important as a car ages and falls out of warranty.

Know the Value of the Vehicle

Condition, mileage, age, equipment levels, and the region all affect vehicle value. Know the true value of your candidate car, regardless of what the seller is asking.

Be Wary of Costly Add-Ons

Service contracts, glass etching, undercoating, and paint sealants are all unnecessary add-ons to help the dealership maximize its profits. Don't buy them.

Get Your Financing Secured

Go to a bank or credit union and be approved for a loan before you go to the dealership. The dealer may even try to beat their rate.

Visit a Mechanic

Don't let the dealer tell you they've inspected the car for you. Take the vehicle to a qualified mechanic that routinely does automotive diagnostic work.

Skip Extended Car Warranty

Surveys show it is rare that the premium you pay will equal the amount of a paid repair claim down the line—unless you choose a model known to have a troubled reliability history.

More Tips for Used Car Buyers

LEARN MORE ABOUT BUYING USED CARS

Avoid Buying a Lemon Car Get Recall Notices for Your Used Car More About Certified Used Cars Common Used-Car Sales Tactics Reboot Your Car's Infotainment System

About Our Used Car Marketplace

Whether you’re shopping for a new or used car, Consumer Reports knows that marketplace transparency is the key to helping you find the right car at the right price. We are dedicated to bringing to buyers a comprehensive view of their local marketplace as well as transparency around vehicle pricing and condition.

Consumer Reports partners with TrueCar.com to provide car buyers with over 1.5 million local used cars.

Consumer Reports collects a fee from TrueCar.com when users check availability on a specific vehicle. Consumer Reports collects a fee from TrueCar for vehicles purchased from a TrueCar dealer.

100% of the fees we collect goes to support our nonprofit mission. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any dealer.

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