A growing number of consumers are shying away from the new car market as prices increasingly become out of reach. But used cars aren't offering much relief either, according to auto industry experts.

Average transaction prices for 3-year-old used cars have been above $30,000 for each quarter of 2025 so far. It was the highest third quarter average transaction price for those used cars since 2022, ...

Increasing inventory continues to be a challenge for some used car dealerships. "Normally, these spots would be filled, with a row of cars here and the garage packed," said Omid Khalili of Marin ...

The used-car market was absolutely red hot for a few years after 2019, driven by pandemic-related shortages that sent prices soaring across the board. It dipped in 2023 and has steadily been gaining ...

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Average transaction prices for 3-year-old used cars have been above $30,000 for each quarter of 2025 so far. It was the highest third quarter average transaction price for those used cars since 2022, ...

Many used car shoppers are facing sticker shock right now. As a result, you might want to consider looking at new vehicles as well, as fresh data reveals used car prices have reached their highest ...

If you're in the market for a pre-owned vehicle, buckle up: the "used-car deal" you expected isn't quite showing up. According to a recent study from CARFAX, the average used-vehicle listing price has ...

The used car market is shifting. Recent news from used car retailers Carvana and CarMax tells the story of two car industries in one. On the one hand, you have Carvana, the online retailer that allows ...

Winter is just around the corner, but if you need new wheels, it's best to act now rather than hold off until the snow is falling from the sky. With a tight economy, you might be solidly thinking ...

Used cars keep getting more expensive, except one brand. Find out why its values are dropping while the rest of the market keeps climbing. Used car prices rose 3.7% in a year , making bargains harder ...

COVID-19 changed the used car market as supply chain constraints and rising demand pushed prices higher. In 2025, those ripple effects are still being felt. Since the pandemic, used car prices have ...