The dispatch
Everything we learned buying 4,000 cars
Written by the people who inspect them, not by the people who sell them.
How to read a vehicle history report without a mechanic
Title brands, odometer gaps, and the four lines that should stop a deal.
Aug 12, 2026
Certified pre-owned, decoded: what the warranty actually covers
Powertrain versus bumper-to-bumper, and why the deductible matters more than the term.
Aug 4, 2026
Battery state of health is the new odometer
Why a 40,000-mile EV at 98% is a better buy than a 20,000-mile one at 89%.
Jul 28, 2026
Financing math: the term is the trap, not the rate
Eighty-four months makes any payment look affordable. Here's what it costs.
Jul 19, 2026
Selling privately: the eleven photos buyers actually open
Front three-quarter first, tire tread last. Everything in between, in order.
Jul 8, 2026
The pre-purchase inspection script
Nineteen questions for the shop, and what each answer rules out.
Jun 30, 2026