Here are five things to consider before you trade in your car or buy new.

Buying a new car can be exciting. From the model, make and smell -- there is nothing that quite compares to the purchase of an automobile that you can call your own. The only problem is that most cars ...

In today's volatile automotive market, finding the best used car value can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With new car prices pushing the boundaries of belief, and used car prices ...

Whether you sell or trade in your current vehicle, it's important to know its current cash value. (See " How much is the car worth ?" for a description of a vehicle's retail value and wholesale prices ...

Depreciation is when something new loses value over time, and every car experiences it over the years. Some cars depreciate at a faster rate than others, based on several factors beyond normal wear ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. Looking at virtually any parking lot in the nation these days is something akin ...

Knowing the book value is one of the ways to get more for your vehicle when trading it in or selling it on your own. The National Automobile Dealers Association, or NADA, advertises itself as a ...

If you are a car owner or going to buy one soon, consider this: a car is an asset, but a depreciating one.

Several factors affect your car’s value, including its condition, history and market demand. Let’s look at these factors and why they matter to prospective buyers. A vehicle that has never been in an ...