Guides to car auctions, car buying, and maintenance
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Ever wondered about buying a repossessed car online? I took the plunge with Phils Cars, and here's my honest, blow-by-blow account from winning the bid to getting the keys in my hand.
Learn from the millions of buyers before you. The most common and costly errors.
Extended warranties are the most profitable product a dealer sells. Here's when they're actually worth it.
Powertrain choice affects everything from fuel costs to maintenance. Here's the honest breakdown.
After you buy, there's paperwork. Here's what to expect and how to handle it.
Buying from an auction in another state? Here's how delivery actually works.
Repo cars can be a great deal, but the process is different. Here's what to know.
That $2,000 repair bill hurts, but it's often cheaper than a new car payment.
The winning bid isn't the final price. Here's everything that gets added on.
Sedan, SUV, or truck? Match the body style to your actual life.
New to online car auctions? Here's the full flow from bid to driveway.
The post-win deposit confuses a lot of first-timers. It's simpler than you think.
Buying sight-unseen sounds scary, but the right listing tells you almost everything.
Don't wait for the first snowstorm. Prepare your vehicle now.
Everything a first-time buyer needs to know, from budget to keys in hand.
The excitement of a timed auction can wreck your finances. Plan the number before the hammer falls.
The 10-day window is the auction's biggest buyer protection. Here's how to use it.
Each body style has distinct trade-offs. Buy for the 95%, not the 5%.
You don't need to be a mechanic. Each task takes minutes and saves $50-200.
The inspection report is your best tool as an auction buyer. Here's how to actually use it.
From registering to delivery, here's exactly what my first auction experience was like.