Car Buying Advice
Car Buying Guide
Whether you are looking for a fuel-efficient small car, a sporty convertible, or a family minivan Consumer Reports can help lead you through the new car buying experience. This guide provides the essential information you need to choose,
buy, finance, and maintain a new car.
- Choosing a car
- At the dealership
- Car pricing
- Trading in your car
Choosing a car:
In this section
Buying a used car
In this section
- How much can you spend?
- What kind of car do you need?
- Narrow your vehicle type
- Pick the right model
- Model reviews
- Reliability information
- Fuel economy
- Safety ratings
Buying a used car
Fuel economy
The fuel-economy figures printed on a vehicle's window sticker are estimates based on a test created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But in Consumer Reports' real-world fuel-economy testing, we've found that EPA estimates are often higher than you are likely to get in normal driving. The EPA has adjusted its testing for the 2008 model year to better reflect today's driving. (See our report on the New EPA mileage figures.)For more information on saving fuel see our Green Car Guide.
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Safety ratings
