Being upside-down is generally never a good thing. In the case of a car loan, it means you owe more than the value of your ride. This situation isn't unusual if you financed with a high-interest loan.

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Trading in a vehicle is now easier than ever with online appraisal tools and services like CarMax and Carvana. Factors affecting trade-in value include vehicle age, mileage, condition, and demand, ...

In this column, I mainly focus on buying cars. But there’s another half of the equation, and it’s just as important. The trade-in. Let’s take a look at trading in your old car. Before we get into ...

The Tesla Model Y has solidified its position as one of the best-selling vehicles on the planet, offering a nearly unbeatable ...

Dick and Jane have been driving their Kia Forte sedan ever since they got married 10 years ago. It’s in good condition, but it’s too small for them and their kids, who are getting bigger by the day.

If you’re considering replacing a vehicle, it helps to figure out your priorities ahead of time in order to best weigh the pros and cons of whether to trade in or sell yourself. If time is more ...

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In the fourth quarter of 2025, 29.3% of trade-ins toward new car purchases had negative equity, according to new data from car website Edmunds. The average amount owed on trade-ins with negative ...

According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. This is especially true for ...

The average amount owed on trade-ins with negative equity reached $7,214 in the fourth quarter of 2025, an all-time high, according to Edmunds. The average price of a new car is $49,353, which is 30.3 ...