Best Used Cars in Michigan for 2024: Your Guide to Your Next Used Car!

What is the Best Used Car?

That might be hard to answer. Even the best-rated cars can’t claim to have never broken down. We’ve all been there. The car won’t start, or scarier, or it just stops.

Many put time and energy into researching the “right” or the “best” new or used car. We want to limit repairs and inconvenient break-downs. So we turn to friends, family, and Google to find the best used car or most popular used cars.

In Michigan many have chosen pickups to handle their needs. Ram is popular as well as Chevrolet and Ford as studied by iSeeCars.

For under $5,000 there are great options for many makes and models.

Pontiac Public Auto Auction has seen a lot of cars roll through the lot. A used car worthy of your money should be

• tough, because a car has to be built to take the great state of Michigan. 🙂 
• enduring use comes to mind as well. Trust a car that others have trusted again and again.
• Solves your problem. That could mean long commutes, or dirt roads, or carrying capacity, or passengers, or something else.

Whatever it is, don’t get a car that’s “good” at several things, but a car that’s “great” at the thing you need, without sacrificing reliability of course.

Best Used Cars According to the “Experts”

There are great resources out there that provide information about different cars, including their specifications, features, performance, and reviews from experts and owners.

These helpful websites are designed to help car buyers make informed decisions when purchasing a used car. Pontiac Public Auto Auction frequently has high-rated cars up for auction every week.

Kelley Blue Book - Best Used Cars

Kelley Blue book has done the research and lists out the best used cars by categories like compact, midsize, SUV and price. 

U.S. News - Best Used Cars for 2024

U.S. News ranks the best used cars for every budget. Breaks it all out by size, type and even year.

Car and Driver - Used Car Buying Guide

The iconic Car and Driver provides their recommendations on the most reliable models out there and gives advice on buying a used car.

Trusted Choice - Cheapest Cars to Maintain

Technicians, people who see cars getting fixed day in and day out, weighed in to put together this list of the eight cheapest cars to maintain.

Do these choices match what we in Michigan are actually buying at auto auctions? 

Check out the Pontiac Public Auto Auction inventory!

The Most Popular Cars in Michigan

Popularity in Michigan can mean function or fashion. 

If you live in the big city, perhaps a new car is not necessary. But for most of Michigan, a solid set of wheels under you is essential. So, what’s popular?

Snow is going to be part of the discussion. You’ll start thinking about all-wheel-drive (AWD) vs. front-wheel-drive (FWD).

Maybe a Subaru or a CR-V? Should I just get a truck? Kelley Blue Book published an analysis of this.

In Michigan, our most sold makes are Toyota, Honda, and Ford. At Pontiac Public Auto Auction we have some of the cars and trucks you can trust to meet your needs.

Browse Pontiac Auto Auction Ford Inventory

Browse Pontiac Auto Auction Chevy Inventory

Browse Pontiac Public Auto Auction Toyota and Honda Inventory

A popular search we also see are cars under $5,000.

What Should You Expect From Used Cars?

For some of the best used cars, including Ford pickups, Toyota, and other top-rated car models, expect, with regular oil changes, and safe driving, to hit mileages upwards of 200,000 or more.

Know that certain cars, like Mercedes, Audi, and BMW, are a lot more work to maintain. If one of those shows up at auction, it is usually older or has a problem.

It’s a good idea to have an inspection on a car before you buy. At Pontiac Public Auto Auction we often see customers bring along mechanics or have a list of specific items they know to check as they kick the tires.

Take a look at the Pontiac Public Auto Auction calendar.

How to Choose a Car?

Think about what your car will be used for most. What’s the terrain, how many times are you starting and stopping the engine. Are you an Uber driver or do you work from home? How much space do you need and how far are you driving every week. Do you prefer luxury or simple functionality?

Other suggestions for choosing a car that’s right for you.

Pontiac Public Auto Auction has a number of cars you might find useful and reliable in upcoming auctions, including these from the 2000s, pickups, or maybe you’re just into silver! 

Why Buy Cars from an Auction? 

If you’re searching for used cars near you, why not an auction? Maybe you’ve never thought about an auto auction before, but thousands trust good auto auctions for great used cars.

Pontiac Public Auto Auction in Pontiac, Michigan is a great choice for your next used car.

We usually get more for your trade in than Carmax. And our customer service is superior to Carvana.

Did you know we partner with CARS, an official partner to over 8,000 charities nationwide! When you bid on and buy a car at Pontiac Public Auto Auction a portion of the sale goes to charity!

Check it out! (https://careasy.org/choose-a-nonprofit/state/michigan)

Check out our Upcoming Auto Auctions in Michigan and sign up to bid at https://www.pontiacpublicautoauction.com/