This Month’s Clearance Trends in Auto Sales
January 2026 opened with a mix of cautious optimism and aggressive discounting across the U.S. auto market. After a turbulent 2025 marked by tariffs…
Author: MyAutoResource Editorial Team
The MyAutoResource Editorial Team covers the money side of owning a car: auto loans and refinancing, buying and trade-in strategy, insurance decisions, extended warranties, and used-car research. We build every article around a real ownership decision and concrete dollar figures, and we draw on primary sources including the Federal Reserve, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), NHTSA, Experian, Cox Automotive, Edmunds, and Consumer Reports. Each article is reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity before it publishes, and we update our guidance as rates, programs, and market conditions change.
Why EV Insurance Differs from Gas Models
Electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping the automotive industry, but they also introduce new challenges for insurers. While gas‑powered cars have decades of underwriting history,…
What Borrowers Should Ask Before Refinancing
By MyAutoResource Editorial Team · Reviewed by Steven Sun · 5 min read · Updated August 13, 2026 Key takeaways: Experian puts the average…
Frequently Asked Questions About Certified Pre‑Owned Cars and Why They Matter in Loan Fit
Certified pre‑owned cars, often called CPO vehicles, sit between brand‑new models and traditional used cars. Buyers are drawn to them because they combine affordability…
Why Vehicle Age Matters More Than Price in Loan Fit
By MyAutoResource Editorial Team · Reviewed by Steven Sun · 7 min read · Updated August 13, 2026 Key takeaways: Used-car loans average 11.43%…
Understanding Seasonal Insurance Timing
By MyAutoResource Editorial Team · Reviewed by Steven Sun · 5 min read · Updated August 13, 2026 Key takeaways: NAIC’s latest data puts…
The Ultimate Resource Guide to Vehicle History Reports
By MyAutoResource Editorial Team · Reviewed by Steven Sun · 5 min read · Updated August 13, 2026 Key takeaways: A branded (salvage, rebuilt,…
Credit Insurance, Gap Coverage, and the Other Loan Add-Ons You’re Being Sold. Which Ones Are Worth It?
By MyAutoResource Editorial Team · Reviewed by Steven Sun · 6 min read · Updated August 13, 2026 Key takeaways: Financing a $995 add-on…
Cheat Sheet: Comparing Deductible Choices Quickly
By MyAutoResource Editorial Team · Reviewed by Steven Sun · 7 min read · Updated August 13, 2026 Key takeaways: Your deductible choice does…
How to Decode Auction Data for Smarter Buying
By MyAutoResource Editorial Team · Reviewed by Steven Sun · 5 min read · Updated August 13, 2026 Key takeaways: Manheim’s wholesale auction index…