Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Used Car? An Honest Look at the Fall 2026 Market
CarSolve | October 2026 Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Used Car? An Honest Look at the Fall 2026 Market October and November are historically the best months to buy a used car. Here is what the fall 2026 market actually looks like and how to use it to your advantage. If you […]
The EV Market Is Cooling. Here’s What the Data Actually Shows.
CarSolve | September 2026 The EV Market Is Cooling. Here Is What the Data Actually Shows. New EV sales fell 25% year-over-year in H1 2026 while hybrid sales rose 19.4%. Here is a clear-eyed look at what the data actually shows about where the EV market stands right now. For most of the last five […]
New Cars Are Averaging $49,000. Here’s How Americans Are Responding
CarSolve | September 2026 New Cars Are Averaging $49,000. Here’s How Americans Are Responding New car prices are hovering near $50,000 and loan terms are stretching to seven years. Here is a data-driven look at how American consumers are adapting right now. The average new vehicle in America now costs nearly $50,000. That number has […]
The Certified Pre-Owned Shortage Nobody Is Talking About
CarSolve | July 2026 The Certified Pre-Owned Shortage Nobody Is Talking About CPO inventory is at a multi-year low and dealers are paying a premium to source directly from private sellers. Here is what that means if you own a clean, low-mileage vehicle. There is a shortage happening in the used car market right now […]
The Hidden Costs of Holding Onto Your Car Too Long
CarSolve | July 2026 The Hidden Costs of Holding Onto Your Car Too Long Repair costs are up 53% since 2019 and insurance premiums remain elevated. Here is what staying in your current vehicle is actually costing you every month Most car owners think about their vehicle’s value as a number they can cash in […]
Why Mileage Matters Less Than You Think When Selling Your Car in 2026
CarSolve | June 2026 Why Mileage Matters Less Than You Think When Selling Your Car in 2026 High mileage does not disqualify your car from a strong offer in 2026. Here is what dealers are actually looking at when they appraise your vehicle. If you have been holding off on selling your car because of […]
What Happens to Your Car’s Value When the Economy Gets Uncertain
CarSolve | June 2026 What Happens to Your Car’s Value When the Economy Gets Uncertain The Fed held rates, consumer sentiment is near record lows, and used car values are at a crossroads. Here is what the current economy means for your vehicle. This week, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fourth […]
What Dealers Don’t Tell You About Your Trade-In
CarSolve | June 2026 What Dealers Don’t Tell You About Your Trade-In One dealer’s trade-in offer is not the market. Here is why more competition between dealers is the fastest way to find out what your car is actually worth. When you walk into a dealership to get a trade-in offer, you are not getting […]
Nearly One in Three Car Owners Is Underwater. Are You?
CarSolve | May 2026 Nearly One in Three Car Owners Is Underwater — Are You? Nearly 31% of trade-ins carry negative equity in 2026. Here is what the latest auto industry data means for car owners in Portland and Vancouver. The numbers coming out of the auto industry right now tell a complicated story, and […]
The Used Car Market Is at a Three-Year High. What That Means For Sellers
CarSolve | May 2026 The Used Car Market Is at a Three-Year High. What That Means For Sellers Tariffs, tight inventory, and surging wholesale prices have created one of the strongest seller’s markets in years. Here’s what’s happening and what it means for you. A few things are happening in the auto industry right now […]