First time buyers
Learn some of the most common mistakes first-time car buyers make and how to avoid them.

First-Time Buyers: Pitfalls to Avoid at the Dealer
By Cars.com Editors
May 25, 2023Learn some of the most common mistakes first-time car buyers make and how to avoid them.
The question of "what car should I buy?" yields a complicated journey of wants, needs and budget.

What Car Should I Buy?
By Cars.com Editors
April 3, 2023The question of "what car should I buy?" yields a complicated journey of wants, needs and budget.
The lingering effects of the inventory shortage make it more difficult to answer the common question of whether you should buy a new, used or certified pre-owned car.

Should I Buy a New, Used or Certified Pre-Owned Car?
By Cars.com Editors
March 27, 2023The lingering effects of the inventory shortage make it more difficult to answer the common question of whether you should buy a new, used or certified pre-owned car.
If you’re thinking about purchasing your first pickup, here are five things to consider before you buy.

5 Tips for First-Time Pickup Buyers
By Aaron Bragman and Jim Travers
November 29, 2022If you’re thinking about purchasing your first pickup, here are five things to consider before you buy.
You have figured out which car you want, found a few examples and are ready to reach out to dealers. How do you negotiate for your first car?

How to Negotiate on Your First Car Purchase
By Cars.com Editors
June 23, 2022You have figured out which car you want, found a few examples and are ready to reach out to dealers. How do you negotiate for your first car?
Learn what to prioritize when it comes time to find a dealer, negotiate and pay the fee for a new car.

First-Time Buyers: How Much Should I Spend on My Car?
By Kelsey Mays
May 23, 2022Learn what to prioritize when it comes time to find a dealer, negotiate and pay the fee for a new car.
Check out our primer for first-time sellers seeking guidance on prepping and selling their vehicle.

How to Sell Your Car
By Cars.com Editors
March 11, 2022Check out our primer for first-time sellers seeking guidance on prepping and selling their vehicle.
Are the subtle updates to the 2021 Nissan Kicks subcompact SUV enough to keep it relevant in this highly competitive class? Find out in our review.

2021 Nissan Kicks Review: Same Value, More Friendly
By Aaron Bragman
January 6, 2021Are the subtle updates to the 2021 Nissan Kicks subcompact SUV enough to keep it relevant in this highly competitive class? Find out in our review.
If you're a first-time buyer shopping around for your very first vehicle, you don't want to forget about auto insurance. So, what exactly do you need to know? Follow along for helpful hints below.
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First-Time Buyers: What You Need to Know About Car Insurance
By Kelsey Mays
May 23, 2020If you're a first-time buyer shopping around for your very first vehicle, you don't want to forget about auto insurance. So, what exactly do you need to know? Follow along for helpful hints below.
As the holiday season approaches, here's everything you need to know
about car shopping this winter.

Black Friday Car Shopping: Everything You Need to Know
By Jennifer Geiger
November 1, 2018As the holiday season approaches, here's everything you need to know
about car shopping this winter.