With the average price of a new car exceeding $36,000, used cars are becoming increasingly desirable.
The average cost of a new car in the United States is more than $36,000, according to Kelley Blue Book. That’s a lot to pay for a vehicle that will depreciate by as much as 20% the moment you drive it off the lot, making used cars appealing to those looking for ways to save money.
Whether you’re in the market for your first car or you’re looking for something new to replace your old ride, these apps help make finding and buying used cars easier.
Best Apps For Finding Used Cars
- Carvana
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Carvana is a car company that has revolutionized buying and selling cars. The days of going to a car dealership will soon be over. With Carvana, you can buy a car right from your iPhone or Android device and have it delivered to your door, sometimes for free.
With the Carvana app, you can search over 40,000 new and used cars to find one that fits your needs. You can sort by price or transmission type, and you can get a free Carfax report before you buy. Carvana also offers vehicle financing at an affordable rate, so you can quickly get a newer vehicle and start making monthly payments.
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For those who want to trade in their vehicle, Carvana offers a way to do this as well. You can claim an instant trade-in offer and someone will take your old car when your new one is dropped off.
Carvana also created a vending machine for cars, where you can insert your token and receive your vehicle on the spot.
All purchases come with a seven-day money-back guarantee, which is enough time to get a vehicle inspected to make sure nothing is wrong with it.
Download: Carvana for iOS | Android (Free)
- Vroom
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Similar to Carvana, Vroom is also a delivery site for cars. With this app, you can search and find your new (or new to you) car right from your phone. Like Carvana, Vroom also accepts trade-ins, so you can trade your vehicle without having to get it inspected or take it anywhere.
Vroom offers a seven-day, or 250-mile warranty for every vehicle purchased. You also get a limited warranty as well, which will cover repair costs if something goes wrong. Again, seven days is enough time to get a vehicle inspected. If you find a problem, see if Vroom’s limited warranty will cover it.
Vroom is more affordable than Carvana when it comes to both the cash price and the financing terms. However, Vroom has a smaller inventory than Carvana, so if you’re looking for a specific car it might not be for sale here.
If you’re not picky about your car and are looking to trade-in, you can always try getting a quote from both apps and see which service gives you the better deal.
Download: Vroom for iOS | Android (Free)
- CarMax
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CarMax is one of the largest vehicle dealerships in the US, with locations in most major cities. CarMax offers a wide selection of vehicles in its app and allows you to sort by make, model, MPG, price, and more. You’ll see upfront, haggle-free prices, so you know what you’re going to pay beforehand.
While you can’t get a vehicle shipped to your door, you can request an affordable transfer (usually around $200) from one dealership to another. This means that if you find a car you like for sale in another city, CarMax will ship it to your local branch so you can purchase it there.
CarMax also offers a seven-day money-back guarantee for all car purchases.
Download: CarMax for iOS | Android (Free)
- Autotrader
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For those who want to buy a car from a traditional dealership, consider purchasing on Autotrader. Its iPhone and Android app make it easier than ever to find the exact car you’re looking for. While Autotrader isn’t a dealership itself, it includes a database of all dealers near you, so you can search dozens of dealerships with only one app.
You’ll also find a wealth of private sellers on Autotrader, if you’d rather avoid the car dealers entirely.
With such a wide selection of vehicles available at almost every pricing point, you can easily search specific models and makes that interest you. The Autotrader app also lets you add multiple models to your search, so if you have several cars in mind, you can see all that are available in your area.
You can filter by price, distance, mileage, and more. For those searching for an affordable vehicle, the sort by price option has everything from $500 junkers to six-figure vehicles.
Download: Autotrader for iOS | Android (Free)
- Cars.com
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Similar to Autotrader, the official Cars.com app searches for dealership offerings in your area. Most of the inventory is the same when it comes to Cars.com and Autotrader. However, there are instances where you can find a deal that wasn’t listed on one of the other apps. This is why it’s best to have both apps to make sure you see everything available.
Cars.com also has financing calculators and a value estimate, which Autotrader lacks. Its value estimator will let you know if a car is a good deal or not and will tell you how hot a listing is in terms of views and saves.
best apps for cars
- Waze
Cost: Free
Available: IOS & Android
CarPlay Compatible: Yes
Waze has made a huge impact in the world of navigation. It’s chosen by many as their go to mobile navigation app to use in their car and not just for it’s route planning abilities.
It also gives users information on real-time traffic conditions, speed cameras and accidents. Other road users can report why there may be extensive traffic, allowing other IOS and Android App users to always be aware of what’s going on around them and plan their routes efficiently.
We all know how frustrating it can be when we get held up on a journey and we have no idea why or how long it will take. Waze users cut out the unknown and allow you to understand why you’ve been held up and how long it may take to get moving again.
- Smart Dash Cam
Cost: Free
Available: IOS & Android
CarPlay Compatible: No
Over recent years, dash cams have become a must have gadget for many road users. They record all you see and they are even admissible in court as evidence. Another bonus of dash cams is that many insurance companies lower annual payments for road users with one.
However, many road users are yet to make the purchase because they can be quite costly, which is where the free Smart Dash App comes in.
The Smart Dash Cam transforms your phone into a dash cam – a great alternative to the otherwise costly option of a physical dash cam and available on both IOS and Android.
- Petrol Prices
Cost: Free
Available: IOS & Android
CarPlay Compatible: No
We all know that buying fuel is one of the most expensive parts of owning a car and so we often want to choose a garage that has cheaper fuel. But how can you stay on top of this when fuel prices are constantly changing?
Petrol Prices is a handy app that notifies you of the cheapest petrol garages near your location. Sign up for alerts and you’ll get notified of the cheapest option per week, helping you to keep your fuel costs as low as possible!
- Just Park
Cost: Free
Available: IOS & Android
CarPlay Compatible: No
Finding a parking space can be stressful, especially if you’re driving in surroundings you’re unfamiliar with. JustPark is the solution – allowing you to find and reserve parking spaces easily and available on both IOS and Android.
Not only can you search and pay for a space in-app but you can choose from a variety of options including both car parks and private driveways – available on both IOS and Android.
What’s more, if you’re looking to earn a little bit of extra money, you can even list your parking space on the app – perfect if you live in a desirable location and have a spare space or two.
- Find My Parked Car
Cost: Free
Available: IOS & Android
CarPlay Compatible: No
We’ve all been there haven’t we? Wandering around the car park trying to figure out where on earth you left your car?
The Find My Car App relives you of the panic by using simple GPS location services. The app allows you to save the location of your car – it even gives you the option to take a picture of your parking spot, set an alarm for when your ticket runs out and more!
- PlugShare
Cost: Free
Available: IOS & Android
CarPlay Compatible: No
Have you gone electric yet? PlugShare is a handy new app, available on both IOS and Android, that shows you the nearest charging stations for electric cars – particularly handy if you’re new to all things electric.
So if you notice your battery starting to run out, just check out PlugShare for the closest charging point to you!
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