The Indicator from Planet Money
Why are used cars priced like new cars?
9 min•23 september 2026
Om avsnittet
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.
Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
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Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
Your Next Listen
— Prepping for a rainy day and higher used car prices
Connect with The Indicator
— Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly newsletter!
— Buy the Planet Money book
— Find our socials, YouTube and more!
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