A Houston woman lost her 2006 Nissan Murano and personal belongings just 20 days after purchasing the car from Facebook Marketplace when it engulfed in flames. She hopes her experience will help others avoid similar pitfalls when buying cars from independent sellers.

Is the used vehicle you’re buying ready to hit the road? One Houston police sergeant says many times it’s not, and the person buying it has no idea. In some cases there could inspection issues or maybe the vehicle is a salvage.

As used car prices continue to rise, and with the shortage of new vehicles, you might have to really shop around to find what you need. You might not be able to tell if the used car you are buying has storm damage. Learn how major damage is concealed and what you can do to find out all the facts about a used car.

Car prices have been going up with no end in sight. What is behind the increase? And what are some of the most expensive cars in Houston? Watch the interview to find out.

Consumer Reports is known for telling us the best appliances, products and cars to buy. They're not holding back, now publishing a list of more than 100 of the worst used cars you can buy.