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The Best Car Shoppers Have No Idea What They Want
Most people assume the savvy car buyer is the one who shows up knowing exactly what they want, from trim selection to paint color. They've done the research. They've made their decision. They're ready to buy. Here's what the data actually shows: that buyer is often...
Why Do Dealers Love Monthly Payment Shoppers? Former Dealer Explains
Walk into a dealership and tell a salesperson you need to keep your payment under $500 a month. Watch what happens next. They'll smile, nod, and say something like "let's see what we can do." Then they'll disappear into the manager's office, and just like that, your...
These Hybrid SUVs Get the Best MPG and Highest Reliability
With gas prices moving higher, hybrid SUVs are a smart choice. But not all of your options get great fuel economy, and even fewer have stellar reliability ratings. We found six hybrid SUVs that offer a perfect combination of the highest miles per gallon and the best...
6 Hybrids to Avoid in 2026
When gas prices rise, it's only natural that interest in hybrid vehicles rises as well. Buying a hybrid should mean getting the best of both worlds: better fuel economy and a smart long-term investment. But not all hybrids deliver on that promise. Some combine...
The Fastest and Slowest Selling Sedans in March 2026
Toyota owns the sedan market right now. Four of the five fastest-selling sedans in America are Toyota or Lexus models. On the other end, the Dodge Charger, Audi S3, and Nissan LEAF are sitting on dealer lots for months at a time,...
The Average New Car Is $49,000 — America’s Top-Sellers Cost $7,000 Less
If you've seen the headlines this week, you might think buying a new car just got a lot more expensive. According to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book, the average new vehicle transaction price hit $49,353 in February, a 3.4% jump since last year, and one of the...
Finance & Insurance
Buying a Car on the Weekend? Former Dealer Explains the Pros and Cons
Walk into a dealership on a Saturday afternoon and you'll immediately feel the energy. Salespeople are moving, managers are busy, and the finance office has a line. Now picture walking in on a Tuesday morning at 10 AM: quiet showroom, attentive staff, and a manager...
How to Get Car Dealers to Compete for Your Business
Most car buyers negotiate with one dealer at a time. They find a car they like, visit the lot, sit across from a salesperson, and try to talk the price down. It rarely works well, and there's a simple reason why. When you're negotiating with one dealer, you're on...
What Car Dealers Don’t Tell You About Repo Inventory
If you've been watching the car market, you know something's broken. But here's what most people don't realize: car repossessions in 2026 are tracking at levels we haven't seen since the 2008 financial crisis. For owners at risk of losing their vehicle, this is a...
NEVER Answer These 5 Questions at the Dealership (2026 Update)
After 43 years on both sides of the dealership desk, CarEdge co-founder Ray Shefska has seen every negotiation tactic in the book. And here's something most car buyers don't realize: the questions a salesperson asks in the first five minutes can cost you thousands of...
5 Big Mistakes Spring Car Buyers Make, and How to Avoid Them
Whether or not April showers bring May flowers, your tax return could help you buy a car this spring. But before you start spending some serious green on a slick new ride, stop to smell the roses and do your due diligence. Check out these five mistakes spring car...
The Auto Loan Crisis Just Hit a 32-Year Record: What It Means for Car Prices
The numbers are in, and they're alarming. Subprime auto loan delinquencies have reached their highest level in 32 years — a record stretching all the way back to January 1994. According to data published by Fitch and analyzed by industry expert Bill Ploog, the January...
Car Buying
The Best Car Shoppers Have No Idea What They Want
Most people assume the savvy car buyer is the one who shows up knowing exactly what they want, from trim selection to paint color. They've done the research. They've made their decision. They're ready to buy. Here's what the data actually shows: that buyer is often...
Why Do Dealers Love Monthly Payment Shoppers? Former Dealer Explains
Walk into a dealership and tell a salesperson you need to keep your payment under $500 a month. Watch what happens next. They'll smile, nod, and say something like "let's see what we can do." Then they'll disappear into the manager's office, and just like that, your...
6 Hybrids to Avoid in 2026
When gas prices rise, it's only natural that interest in hybrid vehicles rises as well. Buying a hybrid should mean getting the best of both worlds: better fuel economy and a smart long-term investment. But not all hybrids deliver on that promise. Some combine...
Why Some Dealers Sell Cars at a Loss — and What That Means for Buyers
Most people walk into a dealership assuming the dealer is trying to squeeze every dollar out of the deal. That's fair. But here's something most buyers never consider: sometimes a dealer is actively trying to lose money on your car (on purpose). It sounds backwards....
Buying a Car on the Weekend? Former Dealer Explains the Pros and Cons
Walk into a dealership on a Saturday afternoon and you'll immediately feel the energy. Salespeople are moving, managers are busy, and the finance office has a line. Now picture walking in on a Tuesday morning at 10 AM: quiet showroom, attentive staff, and a manager...
The Average New Car Is $49,000 — America’s Top-Sellers Cost $7,000 Less
If you've seen the headlines this week, you might think buying a new car just got a lot more expensive. According to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book, the average new vehicle transaction price hit $49,353 in February, a 3.4% jump since last year, and one of the...
