Photo by René DeAnda on Unsplash Whether you’ve lived in the Old Dominion your whole life or are new to the Commonwealth of Virginia, there’s a decent chance you’ll be buying a used car some day. Even if you’re looking for a car near the Cumberland Gap, you’ll have to go to the DMV to get the sale properly processed, and there are plenty of steps before and after that.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 by M 93 — CC BY-SA 3.0 DE The 2015 Santa Fe Sport is an excellent small SUV for anyone looking for plenty of cargo space and comfortable seating for five. It comes with a fuel efficient 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that offers enough power to zip around the streets, anywhere from the city to the country, or an even more powerful turbocharged engine which provides a great ride with the tight steering of the Santa Fe Sport.

2014 Kia Sorento by Makizox — CC BY-SA 4.0 If you’re looking for a great midsize SUV with seating for five or seven, then the Sorento is a wonderful option. Its base model is well-equipped and quite capable, while the higher trims have great luxury and performance options to choose from. And while it could get pretty expensive when new, a pre-owned 2014 Sorento can give you premium equipment without the premium price.

2019 Ford Edge by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 The 2020 Ford Edge is a very capable midsize SUV with two quality engine options, great standard features, and premium options available. Despite its large size for a five seat SUV, the standard 4-cylinder engine gets surprisingly good fuel mileage, and the optional V6 engine provides impressively sporty performance. And this doesn’t have to come at a massive expense, as you can save a lot of money buying a nearly new pre-owned 2020 Ford Edge.

2016 Subaru Forester by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 It can be hard to choose between the many great small SUVs on offer these days, but one that stands out from the rest is the Subaru Forester. It is one of the most capable off-road vehicles around with standard four-wheel drive, high ground clearance, and a powerful optional turbocharged engine that can take you over nearly any terrain you need it to.

Ford Expedition by Alexander Migl — CC BY-SA 4.0 In 2018, The Chevy Suburban desperately needed some new competition for the biggest and best SUV on the market. So in came the 2019 Ford Expedition Max. With 8 seats, cargo space for days, and powerful V6 and V8 options, the Expedition Max has a lot to offer for anyone in need of a large SUV. Whether you need it for hauling family, boats, luggage, etc.

2017 Land Rover Range Rover by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 The 2017 model year is one of the best choices for a pre-owned Range Rover from Land Rover. It has nearly all the same available features as a 2020 model, and a nearly identical design inside and out. It is not only one of the most stylish, luxurious SUVs on the market, but it is also extremely capable on and off road.

Honda Odyssey by crash71100 — CC0 1.0 If you need a safe, reliable car for all of your family’s journeys, you need a Honda Odyssey. It is arguably the best minivan around these days, with seating for seven or eight, a surprisingly nimble driving experience, and all of the safety features you need to keep your loved ones safe. And the 2015 model had fun features available like a large touchscreen infotainment system, a standard rear view camera (from the days before those were required) and even a built in vacuum cleaner to keep the seats and floor clear of any and all snacks.

Photo by Wade Austin Ellis on Unsplash Detailing isn’t just washing your car—it’s keeping your car in the best possible condition from top to bottom. Every car needs detailing, even the ones that just left the factory. The downside of detailing is that if you don’t know how to recognize a true professional, or if you go to a shop with poorly trained detailers, the detailing can either be overly expensive or the results won’t meet your expectations.

Acura MDX by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 We choose the 2020 model year for the best year for the Acura MDX because it has virtually no changes from the previous year, which usually means to us that Acura and MDX owners were and are still pretty satisfied with the way they were. It’s kind of like the old saying, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. High-technology, standard intelligent all-wheel-drive, powerful drivetrain, and seating for up to 6-7 passengers is what makes this SUV worth taking for a test drive.