INDEPENDENT CAR RESEARCH

What is mycarneedsthis.com?

mycarneedsthis.com is an independent used car research platform. We help buyers make confident decisions with free VIN lookups, proprietary vehicle ratings, recall data from NHTSA, and in-depth buying guides.

We are not a dealership, not affiliated with any manufacturer, and do not accept payment for editorial coverage. Our job is to give you the information you need to buy a used car without getting burned.

The MyCar Score™

Our MyCar Score™ is a proprietary rating that combines EPA fuel efficiency data, vehicle specifications, NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, and value-for-money analysis into a single independent score for every make and model we've rated.

The score is built on government data and independent research, not manufacturer claims or paid placements. We update scores as new safety data and recall information becomes available from NHTSA.

Editorial Standards

Our editorial team researches and writes all content using government data sources, NHTSA databases, industry publications, and automotive expertise. All content is fact-checked before publication.

We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. If we ever run sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled.

Our Data Sources

• NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration): Safety ratings, recall data, complaint records
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): Fuel economy ratings (MPG combined)
• Industry publications: Automotive reporting and technical specifications
• Independent vehicle testing: Editorial analysis and buyer research

How We Make Money

We earn revenue through affiliate partnerships with CarFax, Amazon Associates, and other automotive services. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. Our editorial content is written independently and is not influenced by these relationships.