ccording to Edmunds, more Americans are stuck with cars worth less than what they owe. This troubling trend has become increasingly common and their data shows how widespread it has become. When you look at the numbers, in the third quarter of 2024, about one in four people trading in their vehicles were in negative equity or "upside-down" on their car loans. The average negative equity hit an all-time high of $6,458 – and some owe even more. Edmunds reports that these figures are a growing issue affecting many car owners