As an automotive professional with more than 25 years in the industry, I have seen this shift firsthand. I have also seen how easily consumers can feel overwhelmed, pressured, or uncertain when making one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives. That is precisely why services like The Car Mentor was created.

Car buying is no longer a one-size-fits-all experience. Before COVID, most consumers visited a dealership, braced for haggling, and drove home after hours of paperwork. Fast forward to 2025, and the landscape has transformed. From showroom floors to online screens, buyers now have multiple paths to their next vehicle.

This drop in resale value is what we call diminished value. And in Virginia, if the accident wasn’t your fault, you may have the right to recover that loss through a third-party diminished value claim.

Get you car ready for that summer road trip.

In today's global economy, tariffs can hit closer to home than you might expect—especially when it comes to your next car purchase.

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