Used Cars to Avoid: A Buyer’s Guide

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Buying a used car can save you money, but choosing an unreliable model can lead to expensive repairs that outweigh the cost savings. Consumer Reports has been collecting used car ratings for years and has identified the vehicles with more than 20,000 miles that have the lowest ratings. Even some of the most trusted high-end brands have had issues with certain model years.

Here are below the used cars that Consumer Reports says are almost guaranteed to get you into financial trouble: