Consumer Reports lists Best Cars for Any Budget

Used car standouts from $10,000 or less up to $25,000; Plus, the Worst of the Worst Used Cars

Yonkers, NY – Consumer Reports has long advocated buying used as a way for consumers to get the biggest bang for their buck – but picking out a good used car from a sea of bad ones has never been easy.

Consumer Reports has compiled a handy list of reliable, affordable, and safe used cars for model years 2005 through 2014 to help consumers find the best small car, sedan, or SUV. [Read more]

Consumer Reports Names Toyota Camry Hybrid Best New-Car Value in Annual Rankings

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Fiat 500L, Mercedes-Benz S500 ranked lowest

Yonkers, NY – The Toyota Camry Hybrid is the best overall value for the automotive dollar according to Consumer Reports’ 2014 Annual New-Car Value Rankings.

Consumer Reports calculated that the Camry Hybrid earned the highest value score of 2.01, which indicates consumer dollars go about twice as far with this car than they do with the average-value car.

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Consumer Reports Shines the Light on Secret Automaker Warranty Programs

Consumers can save thousands of dollars on repair bills by taking advantage of unadvertised programs that provide free or discounted service work

Yonkers, NY – In its latest look into the world of car maintenance, Consumer Reports found car owners can save a significant amount of money if their vehicle qualifies for what carmakers typically call service actions or customer service campaigns—effectively secret or hidden warranties are rarely announced to the public.

Two examples: Owners of 2006 to 2009 Honda Civics may qualify for a free engine block, or even a whole new engine, if their car has been leaking coolant from a crack in the block. [Read more]

Consumer Reports lists Best Used Cars and Ones to Avoid

Used Car Standouts from the 2004 through 2013 Model Years

Yonkers, NY – With prices at historic highs – even for models with high mileage and seemingly excessive wear – and with so many vehicles from which to choose, shopping for a used car can be a challenge. To help Americans choose the best used car for their money, Consumer Reports compiled a Best & Worst Used Cars list for model years 2004 through 2013.

The full report is available in Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Issue, which is on newsstands now, and at the 2014 Autos Spotlight page on ConsumerReports.org. [Read more]