How to Evaluate a Used Car from Its VIN and Records
It used to be that used cars were purchased solely as acts of faith. Tires were kicked, leaks were hunted down, and the wad of receipts in the glove compartment might prove someone once cared about the machine. For a while. In…
Continue Reading How to Buy a Car the Klipnik Way and Save Thousands
Cars are expensive. In fact, the cost of the average new car topped $40,000 for the first time last year, according to CNET. Meanwhile, the average used car price — which recently spiked to $21,500, according to The Car…
Continue Reading The 2008 VW Golf R32 (Mk5) is a Used Car Hidden Gem
If you’re shopping for a fast, fun, and practical car that can not only go the distance but do it in comfort and style — and without breaking the bank — you’d be hard pressed to find a better choice than the 2008 Volkswagen…
Continue Reading Which Used S-Class Should You Buy? W126 vs. W140 vs. W220
They say there’s nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. And if by “cheap” they mean run down, neglected, and worn out, they’re absolutely right. But the truth is, even though a Mercedes S-Class represents the very best…
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