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The Squeeze
Used car buying guides, market data and research from the team behind Squeezed.
Ram 1500 (DS) Buyer's Guide — 2014-2018
Used buyer's guide for 2014-2018 Ram 1500 (DS): Hemi tick, rust, transmission cooler leaks, EcoDiesel issues, air suspension failures. Pricing, maintenance costs, competitors, and FAQs.
9 min read
Toyota Tacoma (3rd Gen) Buyer's Guide: Common Problems and Reliability (2016-2023)
Complete used buyer's guide for 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma 3rd gen. Covers transmission gear hunting, axle groan, frame rust, third brake light leaks, air injection pump failure, pricing, and which model year to buy.
7 min read
Chevrolet Corvette (C6) Buyer's Guide: Common Problems and Reliability (2005–2013)
Complete used C6 Corvette buyer's guide covering 2005-2013 common problems: harmonic balancer failure, LS7 valve guide wear, column lock issues, torque tube noise, dash delamination. Covers pricing, maintenance costs, and which model year to buy.
7 min read
How to Know If a Used Car Price Is Fair
Learn how to know if a used car price is fair by calculating market value minus known repair exposure. A pricing guide is just the start — adjust for the car's specific upcoming costs to find the true value.
5 min read
Ford Focus and Fiesta Buyer's Guide: The DPS6 Transmission Problem (2012-2019)
Learn about 2012-2019 Ford Focus and 2011-2019 Fiesta DPS6 transmission problems, clutch failure, TCM issues, and other known faults. Used buyer guide with severity ratings.
4 min read
Honda Accord (10th Gen) Used Buyer's Guide: Common Problems and Reliability (2018-2022)
Thinking of buying a 2018-2022 Honda Accord? This used buyer guide covers 1.5T oil dilution, fuel injector issues, 10th-gen reliability, and what to inspect before purchase.
4 min read
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (K2XX) Used Buyer's Guide: Common Problems and Reliability (2014-2019)
Complete used buyer guide for 2014-2019 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra (K2XX). Covers AFM lifter failure, 8-speed transmission shudder, reliability concerns, and inspection tips.
4 min read
When to Walk Away From a Used Car Deal
Know when to walk away from a used car deal. Complete guide to spotting red flags like hidden damage, title issues, seller pressure, warm engine tricks, and VIN inconsistencies — and why slow is always the right play.
6 min read
Subaru WRX (VA) Buyer's Guide: FA20 Engine and Common Problems (2015-2021)
Comprehensive used buyer's guide for the 2015-2021 Subaru WRX VA. Covers common FA20 issues: throwout bearing, carbon buildup, tune failures, infotainment, and shifting notchiness. Know the risks.
4 min read
Why Most Used Car Buyers Overpay (And How to Stop)
Stop overpaying for a used car by understanding the hidden repair costs most buyers miss. Avoid used car buyer mistakes and make smarter decisions with predictive risk analysis.
4 min read
What 'Good Value' Actually Means When Buying a Used Car
Price alone doesn't tell you if a used car is a good deal. Learn the real formula for used car value: purchase price plus predictable repair costs. Concrete examples included.
3 min read
Ford F-150 (13th Gen) Buyer's Guide: 10R80 Transmission and EcoBoost Issues (2015-2020)
2015-2020 Ford F-150 13th gen buyer guide: known 10R80 transmission issues, cam phaser failure, IWE hub problems, 5.0L oil consumption. Expert analysis for used buyers.
4 min read