If you’re thinking of buying a used car directly from a rental-car company, you could be getting a steal. But before you dive in, make sure you look into the life of the car. Consumer Reports explains. Rental cars can...

My husband’s car died a few weeks ago. Kaput. Engine blown. No redemption.So, we found ourselves in the position of needing to purchase a car relatively immediately. Living in a city and parking on the street, we decided “new” was...