The Indicator from Planet Money
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Why are used cars priced like new cars?
9 minutes Posted Sep 23, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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The used car market is out of control and there doesn’t seem to be an easy fix for high prices. Today, three reasons why finding an affordable car is so difficult.

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