Cars.com Editors

Here are the major factors that influence a used car’s value and how you can maximize it when you sell or trade it in.

Check out our primer for first-time sellers seeking guidance on prepping and selling their vehicle.

When done right, selling a car privately can yield more money in your pocket than trading it in to a dealer.

You decided to post an ad and you found a buyer. Now it's time to say 
 goodbye to your car. See a few last-minute reminders.

For our Best of the Year award, our watchwords are quality, innovation and value. See the nominees for best vehicle of 2022.

For our Best Pickup Truck award, our watch words are power, capability and value. Here are the best pickup trucks for 2022.

Along with crash tests, safety features and accommodation of family members and their gear, we consider family-friendly features and overall excellence.

After narrowing the field to the most affordable models in several popular classes based on average prices listed on Cars.com, we choose our value favorites based on features, warranties and overall performance for the money.

Along with general excellence, the best cars represent ultimate luxury in their class and/or are exceptionally well-rounded, providing their luxury along with above-average usability and drivability.

For the best electric vehicles, in addition to overall excellence, we pay extra attention to the aspects with which many EVs stumble, such as ride quality and charging speed.