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Paul Rubillo
A 2022 Jeep Renegade With Only 33,000 Miles Scored a 40/100

Nov 4, 2026

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3 min read

A 2022 Jeep Renegade With Only 33,000 Miles Scored a 40/100

Here’s why low miles weren’t enough to boost its score.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Gas Prices Are Quietly Rewriting the Used Car Market

Nov 2, 2026

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2 min read

Gas Prices Are Quietly Rewriting the Used Car Market

Here’s who wins and who gets stuck.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Why Keeping a 16-Year-Old Honda Is One of the Smartest Money Moves a Driver Can Make

Oct 30, 2026

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2 min read

Why Keeping a 16-Year-Old Honda Is One of the Smartest Money Moves a Driver Can Make

No payments, low maintenance, and mostly-done depreciation are just a few of the advantages.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
California Car Shopping Just Got a Lot Less Murky

Oct 28, 2026

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2 min read

California Car Shopping Just Got a Lot Less Murky

A new law just took effect that protects consumers against shady dealerships.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
3-Year-Old Used Vehicle Prices Top $32K Average in Q2

Oct 26, 2026

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1 min read

3-Year-Old Used Vehicle Prices Top $32K Average in Q2

Used cars cost 15% more than they did 5 years ago.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
If You Have Luxury Taste, You Will Pay Dearly

Oct 23, 2026

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1 min read

If You Have Luxury Taste, You Will Pay Dearly

Luxury vehicles are surging in price to the tune of 75%.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
100K Miles is Your New Baseline Buying Used

Oct 21, 2026

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1 min read

100K Miles is Your New Baseline Buying Used

Want an affordable car? You’ll need to shop higher-mileage.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Diesel Prices Break Records

Oct 19, 2026

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1 min read

Diesel Prices Break Records

With diesel surging well over $6/gallon, consumers should look at alternatives.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Toyota Sequoia Reigns Supreme

Oct 16, 2026

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1 min read

Toyota Sequoia Reigns Supreme

If you're looking for a vehicle that'll reach 250K miles, this is the one.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
250K Miles or Bust

Oct 12, 2026

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1 min read

250K Miles or Bust

See what cars pass the quarter billion-mile test.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Nearly 500K Recalls Hit The Car World This Month

Oct 9, 2026

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1 min read

Nearly 500K Recalls Hit The Car World This Month

Automakers from Chrysler to Ford and even Lucid are recalling a bunch of vehicles.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
The Trim Level is Everything

Oct 7, 2026

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1 min read

The Trim Level is Everything

It can mean tens of thousands of dollars of value - and performance.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Car Buyers Facing Soviet Union-Like Color Choices

Oct 2, 2026

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1 min read

Car Buyers Facing Soviet Union-Like Color Choices

80% of new cars sold today are white, black, grey, or silver - up from under half in the 1990s.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Good Engines and Speed Without Breaking the Bank

Sep 30, 2026

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1 min read

Good Engines and Speed Without Breaking the Bank

Finding a true enthusiast's car on a budget can be tricky, but you don't have to sacrifice reliability or performance to save money.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
The Hunt for Cheap Cars is Only Getting Harder

Sep 28, 2026

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1 min read

The Hunt for Cheap Cars is Only Getting Harder

If your budget is less than $20K, your options are limited.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Military Families’ Best Used Car Options

Sep 25, 2026

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1 min read

Military Families’ Best Used Car Options

These vehicles can accommodate the ever-changing lifestyle of military families.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
The $9,000 Problem: Why "Buy Used to Save Money" Doesn't Work Like It Used To

Sep 23, 2026

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2 min read

The $9,000 Problem: Why "Buy Used to Save Money" Doesn't Work Like It Used To

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Bought a Stolen Car! Who Knew?

Sep 21, 2026

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1 min read

Bought a Stolen Car! Who Knew?

A fraudulent VIN turned into a nightmare for this used auto buyer.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Sub-$20,000 Used Cars Are Hard to Find

Sep 16, 2026

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1 min read

Sub-$20,000 Used Cars Are Hard to Find

Less than 12% of pre-owned vehicles are priced under $20K.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
“Toyotas Hold Their Value” Not Helping Buyers

Sep 14, 2026

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1 min read

“Toyotas Hold Their Value” Not Helping Buyers

Record-high used car prices mean high-mileage cars are still expensive.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Labor Day Used Car Extravaganza

Sep 9, 2026

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1 min read

Labor Day Used Car Extravaganza

Dealerships are blowing out older models in September.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Higher Mile Used Car Purchases Becoming a Norm

Sep 7, 2026

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1 min read

Higher Mile Used Car Purchases Becoming a Norm

With sky-high prices for low-mileage examples, buyers are looking to more seasoned vehicles.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Used Car Red Flags to Watch Out For

Sep 4, 2026

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1 min read

Used Car Red Flags to Watch Out For

Don’t buy until you check these boxes.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
Used EVs Separating from the Rest of the Used Car Market

Sep 2, 2026

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1 min read

Used EVs Separating from the Rest of the Used Car Market

With gas prices soaring, consumers are increasingly going electric.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo
This EV-Only Online Marketplace is Gaining Traction

Aug 31, 2026

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1 min read

This EV-Only Online Marketplace is Gaining Traction

Shoppers for electric vehicles should check out Plug.

Paul Rubillo
Paul Rubillo

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