Event Brief
1 in 3 Car Buyers Underwater on Trade-Ins
Filed: Mar 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Summary: 30.5% of car buyers with trade-ins owe more than their vehicle's worth, a troubling increase from last year.
WHO: Analyst
WHAT: Report on car buyers' trade-in values
WHEN: Mar 30, 2026 at 8:31 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Increase in percentage of buyers owing more than vehicle worth
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