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Everything on Used New Car is free to read. There is no paywall, no membership and no newsletter to sign up for. The site does not sell products either, so nothing is bought from us directly. The question of how it pays for itself is a fair one, and the answer is short.
Affiliate commissions
Our income comes from affiliate commissions. Some links in our guides and listings lead to products on Amazon. If a reader clicks one and then makes a qualifying purchase, Amazon pays Used New Car a commission. The reader pays the same price either way. The site does not show display ads at the moment, so commissions are currently the only source of income.
Why we chose this model
We wanted readers to get information without being charged for it, and we did not want to sell products ourselves. Affiliate links fit both goals. A reader can use a guide, decide what to buy and go to the store, and the site earns only if that purchase happens. The tradeoff is real: income depends on readers buying, which creates a pull toward recommending more products. We know that, so we have set up habits to push back against it.
How we keep commissions from steering advice
Three practices matter most:
- Guides are built from manufacturer specifications, public product information and buyer feedback, not from what pays best.
- The Used New Car Editorial Team reviews each piece before it is published, with a focus on whether the claims match the sources.
- Commission rates are not a factor when we choose what to cover or how to rank it.
The full process is described in our Editorial Policy. For the wording of the disclosure itself, including the required Amazon statement, see the Affiliate Disclosure.
What we do not accept
Used New Car does not accept payment in exchange for positive coverage. No company can buy a good write-up, a higher ranking or a place in a guide. We have no sponsorships or partnerships to report. If that ever changes, this page and the disclosure will say so.
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