Your Lease Residual vs Today’s Market: How to Spot Buyout Equity Before You Hand the Keys Back
The average lease coming off term in 2026 carries roughly $5,500 in combined equity and avoided fees. Walking away without running the math leaves…
Buying
Buy vs. Lease a Car in 2026: When Each Option Actually Makes Financial Sense
The conventional wisdom that "buying is always better than leasing" doesn't hold up when you run the actual numbers in 2026's high-price, high-rate environment.…
How to Use End-of-Month Timing to Get a Better Car Deal in 2026
There's real data behind the end-of-month timing strategy, not just conventional wisdom. Here's when dealer quota pressure is highest and how to structure your…
Private Seller vs. Dealer for a Used Car in 2026: How to Decide
When used car inventory is at a 7-year low, the private seller versus dealer choice has different math than it did two years ago.…
How the 25% Auto Tariff Is Changing New Car Prices in 2026 and What Buyers Should Know
Dealerships are adjusting MSRP sheets and locking build-out orders. Here's a clear-eyed look at which vehicles the tariff actually affects, by how much, and…
Should You Use Your Tax Refund to Buy a Car Right Now? What the 2026 Market Data Says
Tax refunds are running up to $1,000 higher in 2026, and used car prices just hit a three-year high. Here’s how to read the…
New Car Prices Keep Climbing in 2026: How to Decide Whether to Buy Now or Wait
Tariffs and rising demand have pushed new car prices to near-record highs this spring. Whether to buy now or wait depends on your specific…
Regional Tax Differences in Car Buying
By MyAutoResource Editorial Team · Reviewed by Steven Sun · 7 min read · Updated August 13, 2026 Key takeaways: State sales tax on…
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…
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…