Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide can help minimize that risk. You'll find reviews based on Consumer Reports testing for more than 250 models, so you'll find out which vehicles performed the best. And you'll find the latest reliability histories for most models listed. These exclusive histories draw on the real-life experiences of drivers to show which areas of a vehicle are likely to be a problem. Also included:
-- the most recent lists of the best and worst used cars
-- a summary of the used-car marketplace: where to shop, how to shop online
-- looking for safety, including the Consumer Reports Safety Assessment
-- car care and tires: batteries, bike carriers, brakes, and motor oil
-- auto insurance
-- buying and selling advice