1. Sight along both sides of the car. Misaligned body panels or differences in paint shade indicate that the car has been in an accident. 2. Check for rust using a small magnet, especially under the doors and around wheel openings. If the magnet doesn’t stick, that may mean a cheap repair with putty. Fixing rust properly [...]

1. Learn the lowest cost (get the new Consumer Reports Wholesale Price). Here’s the real key to your deal: You must find out what the dealer paid for the car so you can negotiate the price you’ll pay for it. You have to find out this information for yourself and you have to be sure it’s up-to-date [...]

IF the mention of “Grand Prix” or “Daytona 500″ sends visions of checkered flags and hyper pit crews racing through your head, then a new offering by Pontiac might be in order. The 2000 Grand Prix’s top-line GTP coupe, especially in limited-edition Daytona 500 pace-car form, has the charisma to get racing enthusiasts moving on [...]

ntroducing Chevy’s newest midsize SUV — the all-new 2002 TrailBlazer® (available this spring). With its powerful 270-horsepower Vortec™ inline six-cylinder engine that rivals or surpasses the best of the competitive V-8s, yet offers the fuel efficiency of six cylinder, the all-new 2002 TrailBlazer will be the most powerful midsize SUV in its class.(1) Its full-length [...]

With prices starting at $21,049, the Maxima offers a lot of comfort and performance for the money. An already good car just got a whole lot better. Nissan has updated its flagship Maxima sedan for 2000, and if you’re in the market for a family car in the same class as the Toyota Camry, Honda [...]