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Buying guide
December is historically the cheapest month for a new car, and January is the best for a used one. The dates, the data, and a timing worksheet.
By MyFavi Team
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Buying guide
Price your car for a private sale with KBB and Edmunds values, 5–10 local comps and the median — then set an asking price and a walk-away number that hold up.
By MyFavi Team · 12 min read
Buying guide
The average new car costs $49,766. Set a monthly ceiling from payment, insurance, and fuel first, then right-size the car — worksheet and checklist inside.
By MyFavi Team · 11 min read
Buying guide
The federal EV credits are gone. Work out what a Level 2 home charger install really costs before you sign, with a worksheet and checklist.
By MyFavi Team · 6 min read
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NEWS
The BYD Denza N8 EV pairs up to 1,193 hp with 1,003 km of CLTC range, three motors, rear steering, and five-seat luxury.
By MyFavi Team · 9 min read
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Buying protection
An FTC complaint says Greenway Auto Group charged more than $3,350 above the advertised price, on average, in over 92% of transactions; a proposed order would require prominent total prices.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Used-car market
Black Book's wholesale index shows broad late-September declines, with newer full-size pickups and mid-aged minivans falling especially quickly.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Auto financing
A proposed multistate settlement would erase an estimated $634 million in auto-loan debt, fund $60 million in restitution, and add protections for future Credit Acceptance borrowers.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Buying guidance
FTC staff says a dealer's advertised price must be available to any buyer and include mandatory dealer fees, leaving out only government-required consumer charges.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Current offers
Compare current manufacturer offers, then verify pricing, ZIP-code availability, and credit terms at the source.
2026 Tesla
#10 pick
2.49% APR for up to 72 months
For orders on or after Oct 22, 2026, with at least 5% down. Tesla can change rates without notice.
2027 Lucid
#11 pick
0.99% APR for up to 60 months
Plus up to $5,000 in Lucid Credit on a separate financing example; stacking with 0.99% is not explicitly confirmed.
2026 Subaru
#15 pick
$500 educator discount
An additional verified discount after you negotiate your best price.
2026 Ford
#16 pick
2.9% APR for 36–38 months
Or up to $2,500 cash back on select trims — not stacked. Rates vary by ZIP, trim, and dealer.
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Use short checklists to buy a car, sell one, and finish the paperwork.
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