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The Squeeze
Used car buying guides, market data and research from the team behind Squeezed.
Toyota RAV4 (5th Gen) Buyer's Guide: Hybrid Cable Corrosion and Other Issues (2019-Present)
2019+ Toyota RAV4 (5th gen) problems: hybrid cable corrosion, roof leaks, transmission harsh shifting, A/C failures. Used buyer's guide with severity and inspection tips.
3 min read
Used Car Depreciation by Segment: Where the Best Deals Are
Discover which used car segments offer the best value — luxury sedans with steep depreciation, trucks that hold value, and the hidden costs. Use Squeezed to calculate true cost.
4 min read
Audi S4 (B8) Used Buyer's Guide: Common Problems and Reliability (2009–2012)
Complete 2009-2012 Audi S4 B8 used buyer's guide: common problems including carbon buildup, DSG mechatronics failure, thermostat, water pump, and supercharger clutch issues. Covers pricing, maintenance costs, and what to check before buying.
7 min read
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) Buyer's Guide — 2006-2015
Comprehensive buyer's guide for the 2006–2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata NC. Covers coolant tank failure, rust, transmission grind, PRHT issues, and common problems. Get reliability facts before buying.
4 min read
Private Party vs. Dealer: What the Risk Difference Actually Looks Like
Private party used car deals are cheaper because you buy as-is with no warranty. Learn the real risks, how the price gap works, and how to protect yourself without paying dealer prices.
4 min read
BMW 3 Series (F30): What to Know Before Buying (2012-2018)
Comprehensive guide to 2012-2018 BMW 3 Series F30 problems: N20 timing chain failure, cooling systems, charge pipe, ZF transmission, and diesel issues. What used buyers must inspect before purchase.
5 min read
Nissan Altima (L33) Buyer's Guide: The CVT Problem and What to Know (2013-2018)
2013-2018 Nissan Altima L33 buyer's guide: complete analysis of CVT transmission failure, oil consumption, steering lock issues, pricing, maintenance costs, and what to inspect before buying.
6 min read
Subaru WRX/STI (GD): Is It Reliable? A Used Buyer's Guide (2002-2007)
Buyer's guide for 2002-2007 Subaru WRX and STI (GD). Covers ringland failure, head gasket, turbo banjo bolt, 5-speed issues, and oil pickup cracking. Know the risks before buying.
4 min read
Ford Explorer (5th Gen) Buyer's Guide: Internal Water Pump Failure and More (2015-2022)
Buying a 2015–2022 Ford Explorer? Known issues include 3.5L water pump failure, PTU failure on AWD models, transmission harsh shifting, and A/C evaporator failure. Read our clinical used buyer's guide.
4 min read
Honda CR-V (4th/5th Gen): Complete Used Buyer's Guide (2015-2020)
2015-2020 Honda CR-V buyer's guide covering both 4th and 5th generations: oil dilution in the 1.5T, A/C compressor failures, CVT judder, seat rust, brake wear, pricing, and which models to choose.
6 min read
How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Burned
Learn how to buy a used car without getting burned. This step-by-step guide covers research, inspection, test drive, mechanical check, negotiation, and paperwork.
5 min read
How to Negotiate a Used Car Price Using Repair Costs
Learn how to negotiate a used car price using actual repair costs. Get specific numbers, conversation scripts, and tips that turn research into real leverage at the negotiating table.
6 min read