Prices & New Models
KBB vs Edmunds vs J.D. Power: Why Car Values Differ
Three respected guides can put three different prices on the same car. Knowing what each number means is more useful than picking the highest one.
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Prices & New Models
Car Sales Tax by State: Rates, Trade-In Credit and Local Taxes
The tax on a car depends on where you register it, not where you buy it. Here is each state's rate as of November 2026 and how trade-ins change the bill.
Loans & Insurance
Upside-Down Car Loan: What Negative Equity Means and How to Fix It
Owing more than your car is worth is common in the first years of a long loan. The fix depends on whether you need to get out now or can wait.