Edmunds Family Buying Guide

There’s a lot to navigate when you’re looking for the right car for your family. But maybe your teen needs a car? Maybe you need an upgrade after stepping up to lead carpool status? Whatever your needs may be, check out our family buying guide for helpful tips, resources and advice before your next car purchase

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Edmunds purchases several vehicles each year for the long-term fleet. These vehicles are driven 20,000 miles in the first year of ownership. We report on the red flags, the routine ins and outs, and everything else that car shoppers need to know about the ownership experience.

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