Purchasing a new car is a pretty straightforward affair. Buying used, however, requires you to do much more legwork to make sure you’re getting a good car and a good deal — and that you’re not falling ...

A sheriff in California has issued a stark warning about the rising prevalence of the “oil-in-the-engine” car-buying scam, which preys on unsuspecting buyers by concealing vehicle damage with ...

Private car sellers are facing a fast-spreading con in which fake buyers pretend a vehicle's engine has catastrophically failed, then pressure owners into slashing the price on the spot. The scheme ...