--- title: Our Favorite Online Resources to Find the Best Used Car for Your Montana Lifestyle description: Are you buying or financing a used car this year? We put together the best online resources to research your next used car purchase in Montana. image: https://rmcu.net/hubfs/iStock-542721338.jpg --- [![RMCULogoColor.jpg](https://rmcu.net/hubfs/RMCU-logo.svg "RMCULogoColor.jpg")](https://rmcu.net) [Online Banking Login](https://banking.rmcu.net/auth/signin) [Online Banking Login](https://banking.rmcu.net/auth/signin) [![RMCULogoColor.jpg](https://rmcu.net/hubfs/RMCU-logo.svg "RMCULogoColor.jpg")](https://rmcu.net) - - [Home Loans](https://rmcu.net/home-loans) - [Personal](https://rmcu.net/personal) - [Business](https://rmcu.net/business) - [Membership](https://rmcu.net/membership) - [Careers](https://rmcu.net/membership/about-rmcu/careers) - [Contact Us](https://rmcu.net/contact-us) - Search - [Financial Education ▾](https://rmcu.net/blog/our-favorite-online-resources-to-find-the-best-used-car-for-your-montana-lifestyle-#financial-education-nav) - [About RMCU ▾](https://rmcu.net/blog/our-favorite-online-resources-to-find-the-best-used-car-for-your-montana-lifestyle-#about-rmcu-nav) - [Security](https://rmcu.net/membership/security) - [TruStage: Security Alert](https://rmcu.net/trustage-security-alert) - [Money Mastermind](https://rmcu.net/money-mastermind-lessons) - [Financial Counseling](https://rmcu.net/financial-counseling) - [Savvy Money](https://rmcu.net/membership/financial-education/savvy-money) - [Blog](https://rmcu.net/blog) - [Resources](https://rmcu.net/resources) - [RMCU Team](https://rmcu.net/membership/about-rmcu/rmcu-team) - [Member Information](https://rmcu.net/membership/about-rmcu/member-information) - [Annual Meeting](https://rmcu.net/membership/about-rmcu/annual-meeting) - [Community](https://rmcu.net/membership/about-rmcu/community) - [Our History](https://rmcu.net/membership/about-rmcu/history) [back to blog](https://rmcu.net/blog) [Loans](https://rmcu.net/blog/topic/loans) # Our Favorite Online Resources to Find the Best Used Car for Your Montana Lifestyle Read Time **3 mins** | Written by: Rocky Mountain Credit Union [mailto:?subject=Our%20Favorite%20Online%20Resources%20to%20Find%20the%20Best%20Used%20Car%20for%20Your%20Montana%20Lifestyle&body=https%3A%2F%2Frmcu.net%2Fblog%2Four-favorite-online-resources-to-find-the-best-used-car-for-your-montana-lifestyle-](mailto:?subject=Our%20Favorite%20Online%20Resources%20to%20Find%20the%20Best%20Used%20Car%20for%20Your%20Montana%20Lifestyle&body=https%3A%2F%2Frmcu.net%2Fblog%2Four-favorite-online-resources-to-find-the-best-used-car-for-your-montana-lifestyle-)     ## Consumer Reports Consumer Reports has been giving people the opportunity to share their opinions on cars since 1930 - whether you want them or not. **Consumer Reports Annual Auto Issue,** reviews and rates vehicles for people just like you to make good, informed decisions. Consumer Reports offers three levels of membership. A good place to start your search is with the basic monthly membership at $6.95 per month for unlimited digital access. You will be able to view ratings from both the automobile industry and owners. Reliability ratings detail things like major and minor engine issues, major and minor transmission systems, fuel system, cooling system, body integrity and many more. Average retail pricing guidelines are also included. Make sure you always know exactly what you are getting. Find more information at [www.consumerreports.org/cars-](http://www.consumerreports.org/cars-). ## AutoTrader **AutoTrader** is another resource that lets you research information on cars. Additional filters including fuel economy, standard transmission, navigation system, etc., can be entered to help narrow your search to your exact needs or requirements. AutoTrader takes it a step further and allows you to see current used car listings. You might consider selling your car on this site too, if you are looking to sell your old car and upgrade to a new one. Find more information at [https://www.autotrader.com/](https://www.autotrader.com/). ## Kelly Blue Book Not only does **Kelly Blue Book** give you used car buying tips that are timely and easy to understand, but it is also on Twitter for your easiest convenience! So while you are reading tweets about your favorite celebrity gossip, you can also research your dream car. Vehicle value is based on the car’s condition, market location, and whether it is being purchased from a private individual or a dealership. Kelly Blue Book calculates all of this and more. Find more information at [www.kbb.com](https://rmcu.net/blog/www.kbb.com). ## Motor Trend **Motor Trend's** stand out feature is the way it conducts test drives and car comparisons on top of its already awesome auto reviews. They put in all the time test driving so that you don't have to! Detailed reporting includes road and weather conditions, type of motor oil used, etc. Find more information at [http://www.motortrend.com/](http://www.motortrend.com/). ## Cars Direct **Cars Direct** search results show what cars are available from private owners and from dealerships.  Find something you like?  You are able to save your search for the next time you log in. Like when you come back to get a second opinion or show off your sweet find! Other convenient features include the ability to view the matching Carfax report and links to the related dealerships. Find more information at [https://www.carsdirect.com/](https://www.carsdirect.com/) ## The Car Connection **The Car Connection** allows you to choose where you want to search for your car and will show you all available cars in your selected area. Now you don't have to worry about driving 1,000 miles to get your dream car. The Car Connection also clearly displayed is if the car is *certified pre-owned*, if a Carfax report is available, and the exact location of the car. Find more information at [https://www.thecarconnection.com/](https://www.thecarconnection.com/). ## Carfax Finally found a car you like? It's about time! The final step is checking with **CARFAX**. Using the vehicle identification number (VIN) you will find out all of the car’s history including everything but the kitchen sink! Not really ... But it does include how many owners the vehicle has had, where it has been registered, and the accident history of the vehicle. Find more information at [https://www.carfax.com/](https://www.carfax.com/). Do you have a favorite online resource for researching your next car purchase? Let us know! And when you start your [car buying process](https://rmcu.net/rmcu-auto-loan-basics) head to our page for everything you'll need to know.      ##### Rocky Mountain Credit Union Share the Love [mailto:?subject=Our%20Favorite%20Online%20Resources%20to%20Find%20the%20Best%20Used%20Car%20for%20Your%20Montana%20Lifestyle&body=https%3A%2F%2Frmcu.net%2Fblog%2Four-favorite-online-resources-to-find-the-best-used-car-for-your-montana-lifestyle-](mailto:?subject=Our%20Favorite%20Online%20Resources%20to%20Find%20the%20Best%20Used%20Car%20for%20Your%20Montana%20Lifestyle&body=https%3A%2F%2Frmcu.net%2Fblog%2Four-favorite-online-resources-to-find-the-best-used-car-for-your-montana-lifestyle-) You May Like These ## Related Articles ![](https://rmcu.net/hs-fs/hubfs/1(3).jpg?width=700&name=1(3).jpg) Loans ### [Green Flags to Look For When Buying a Used Car](https://rmcu.net/blog/green-flags-to-look-for-when-buying-a-used-car) When you’re looking at used cars, keep an eye out for these green flags to know you’re on the right ... 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