The Garage Journal

Questions to Ask a Private Seller
The questions worth asking a private seller about the title, the history, the condition and the inspection, and why each one matters. Read more...
Why the Asking Price Isn’t the Price
An asking price is where a seller wants the conversation to start. Here is how to think about market ranges, condition and total cost. Read more...
How to Read a Vehicle History Report
A history report only helps if you know how to read it. Here is what to look at, what it can miss, and how to use it to ask better questions. Read more...
What to Check Before You Drive to See a Used Car
Most bad used-car purchases go wrong before the test drive. Here is the homework to do from your couch before you head out to look at a car. Read more...