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Buy a New Car During End-of-Summer Sales?
Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The number of car ads accelerates to a frenzy as summer fades into fall because dealerships need to make room for the newest model year vehicles. Big rebates and low-interest financing offers can tempt shoppers to make a quick deal for a leftover 2020 car, but there are a few key points that shoppers should consider before buying one. “The fall is always an exciting time in the automotive world, with brand-new models arriving at dealerships and outgoing cars on big discount,” says Todd Young, automotive pricing analyst at...
Consumer Reports’ Car Reliability FAQ
Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports receives a wide range of questions from enthusiasts and industry looking for a deeper understanding of the methodology used in our latest car reliability survey. Here we present answers to common questions to show the thought process and science behind the colorful ratings that decorate the car model pages and influence purchases. How Does CR Get Its Reliability Information? Where Is the Data From? Consumer Reports obtains its reliability data from an Auto Questionnaire that is sent to Consumer Reports members. In all, we received responses on over...