Reliable Used Cars: Good as New

New cars lose value the moment they’re driven off the lot. Many people today are choosing to buy used. A used car is much cheaper than new even when it’s still quite young. And the quality can be surprisingly high because so many used cars on dealers’ lots are coming off short-term leases.

You can get a great deal on a used car if you’ve done the research, whether you purchase from a dealer or an individual. Unlike a new car, a used one has a history you can investigate. For tips on buying used cars, see Buying Used.