Mastering Used Car Research with Carfax's Faisal Hassan and Reviewing Subaru Crosstrek
About this episode
Faisal Hassan from Carfax shares insights on how consumers can effectively research used cars, emphasizing the importance of vehicle history reports and understanding data points like previous ownership and accident history. The discussion also highlights the growing trend of used car prices and the significance of maintenance records. Additionally, Mars reviews the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, detailing its features, performance, and competitive pricing in the compact crossover segment. The episode wraps up with a calendar of upcoming automotive events.
Step into the driver's seat with us and our special guest, Faisal Hassan, the general manager of data at Carfax. In an enlightening discussion, Faisal shares vital insights on how to level up your used car research. He emphasizes the significance of narrowing down your car choices, studying reviews, and delving into the key data when researching a used car.
But there's more under the hood! Faisal enlightens us on the full power of a Carfax report when buying used cars. He talks about the ubiquity of Carfax reports at dealerships and their versatility through the Carfax app. He further gears us into the importance of car servicing, revealing how Carfax partners with thousands of service and repair facilities across the U.S and Canada to provide verified reviews when buying a used car with a damage event.
For a change of scenery, we then hit the road and discuss the thrill of car shows and cruises. We also take the Subaru Crosstrek Premium for a spin, reviewing its power levels, engine size, towing capacity, fuel efficiency, and interior features.
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Chevrolet Corvette
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Honda Prelude
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Ford Mustang
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Subaru Crosstrek
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Ford Broncos
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Jeep Compass
"$31,230 is what I had down on it. The Jeep Compass is another one in that category for $28,000, and ..."
Mazda Cx30
"$31,230 is what I had down on it. The Jeep Compass is another one in that category for $28,000, and the newer Mazda CX-30 is $22,950. But again, that compact crossover SUV segment is a pretty popular segment."
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