Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide [Video]

GREENSBORO, N.C. — New car prices now average nearly a whopping $50,000. Maybe that sticker shock has you thinking long and hard about a used car. But navigating the used car market brings its own challenges. 

Consumer Reports is here to help with its first-ever brand ranking for used cars, helping you find the best, most reliable ride to fit your needs and budget.

While prices have come down over the past year, most people still end up paying around $30,000 for a used car. Buyers should know it’s important to make a choice that’ll last for the miles and years ahead.

“CR’s survey focused on vehicles from 2014 to 2019 model years, essentially five to 10-year-old vehicles, looking at data from 150,000 vehicles collected in our survey,” said Jeff Bartlett, Consumer Reports. 

Lexus …