Car Buying Guide & Ratings
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle | Free | Consumer Reports | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Don’t get taken for a ride as you shop for your new vehicle - get tips and tricks to help you negotiate pricing and financing like a pro.
360 VR Test Drive
We put you in the passenger seat as the Consumer Reports Auto Test team takes our cars through their paces at the largest and most sophisticated independent automobile testing center devoted to the consumer interest anywhere in the world.
If you are a current Consumer Reports website subscriber, you have full access to this app including Consumer Reports Car Ratings and road test videos. If you are not a website subscriber, you may download this app for free but must purchase the upgrade to receive access to Consumer Reports car Ratings and road test videos.*
Features include:
•MSRP and invoice look up
•New and Used car information
•Overall Score (new)
-Consumer Reports’ new scoring system encapsulates road-test performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety into one overall score, which will make it simpler to identify the models that are truly best in class.
•Survey information based on 780,000 vehicles covering:
-Owner satisfaction
-Maintenance costs
-Reliability
•Browse cars by type
•Auto lease/loan payment calculator
•Information on how to get the best trade-in
•Vehicle price negotiating tips
•Ways to get the best interest rate
•Ability to save and compare calculations
•Build and Buy access for CR Subscribers
•360 VR Test Drive
We put you in the passenger seat as the Consumer Reports Auto Test team takes our cars through their paces at the largest and most sophisticated independent automobile testing center devoted to the consumer interest anywhere in the world.
Consumer Reports subscribers and app upgrade purchasers will have access to:
•Consumer Reports Car Ratings
•Consumer Reports road test video summaries
* In-app purchases of the monthly $2.99 pass are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of the purchase. Your pass will AUTOMATICALLY RENEW unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing period. You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renew by going to Manage Purchases in the Settings section of your iTunes account.
Reviews
No sound on any video
Creator
No I don’t have it airplaying anywhere else. This app doesn’t have a search. I have to drill down and it’s a pain. It also needs a multi car comparison feature of all specs. [UPDATE] developers told me to turn on my ringer. THAT IS COMPLETELY ASININE! They should accept standard practices when working with something as basic as volume. The Youtube app works when my ringer is silent, so should this garbage fire of an incomplete app.
Difficulty logging on... again.
doctadiggz
As has repeatedly been stated, I shouldn’t need to log on to an app I’ve just paid for. No, the iCloud logon combo does not work. Consumer Reports, please consolidate your subscription process so I don’t have to waste time trying to determine which account details to use: Physical subscription, iOS app subscription, or digital magazine subscription.
No sound on any video
Creator
No I don’t have it airplaying anywhere else. This app doesn’t have a search. I have to drill down and it’s a pain. It also needs a multi car comparison feature of all specs.
Falls way short
bsm1970
Not being able to see detailed reliability ratings makes this almost useless. Something is better than nothing, but I expect more from CR.
Audio Doesn't Work
Medco User
The audio on the video reviews doesn't work. Reinstalled app still doesn't work.
Crashing on iPhone X
Kelly Hough
App does not run just locks up and crashes. No way to review or use for a paying customer. You can do so much better.
Car buying book
Febray
Very disappointed that this app does not carry the same rating system as the car buying book. The book is very informative.
Worthless!
TGN.2013
This app tells you nothing when compared to the website. This app needs better access to the rating information and no t just a synopsis.
Wish I could use!
Berternie70
Like someone else mentioned, I cannot get any sound on the videos. Yes, I tried reinstalling the app, and yes, my phone ringer is on. Imagine my embarrassment when I tried to show a family member (who is looking to buy a car) some reviews and videos. Ugh. I used to like consumer reports, not so sure anymore.
