Why are used cars priced like new cars?
Why are used cars priced like new cars?  
Podcast: The Indicator from Planet Money
Published On: Wed Sep 23 2026
Description: The used car market is out of control and there doesn’t seem to be an easy fix for high prices. Today, three reasons why finding an affordable car is so difficult.Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen — Prepping for a rainy day and higher used car pricesConnect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly newsletter! — Buy the Planet Money book — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+ Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy