Automotive

Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which Option Is Best for You?
Automotive

Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which Option Is Best for You?

Karl Brauer | February 20, 2025

Think new cars cost too much these days? Here’s a surprise…at the start of 2025, you could lease a brand-new…

Best Time of Year to Buy a Car
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Best Time of Year to Buy a Car

Karl Brauer | January 24, 2025

Are you wondering when is the best time to buy a car? The answer is simple. Just follow the thermometer-based…

Who Controls Gas Prices? What Causes Prices to Rise or Drop?
Automotive

Who Controls Gas Prices? What Causes Prices to Rise or Drop?

Andrew Gross | January 14, 2025

When we see gas prices rising, it’s tempting to look for someone to blame. Does the US president control gas…

How Many Miles Can a Car Last?
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How Many Miles Can a Car Last?

Shahe Koulloukian | January 9, 2025

Today’s cars cost more than ever, but they also last longer than ever. Not all that many decades ago, an…

Car Rental Fees to Avoid: Concession Recovery Fee and More
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Car Rental Fees to Avoid: Concession Recovery Fee and More

Christopher Elliott | December 20, 2024

Renting a car is expensive enough on its own, but when you add in fees and extras, it can quickly…

Best New and Remodeled Cars for 2025
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Best New and Remodeled Cars for 2025

Karl Brauer | October 1, 2024

If you're shopping for a new car these days, there are two things you've likely encountered on dealer lots—steep sticker…

Rental Car Insurance—What You Should Know
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Rental Car Insurance—What You Should Know

Christopher Elliott | September 20, 2024

"Do I need rental car insurance?" How you deal with this single question could double the cost of your car…

Which Are the Most Reliable Car Brands?
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Which Are the Most Reliable Car Brands?

Karl Brauer | August 22, 2024

Cars are a lot more reliable these days than they were just a few decades ago. In fact, it is…

Car Maintenance Schedule and Checklist
Automotive

Car Maintenance Schedule and Checklist

Shahe Koulloukian | July 19, 2024

There’s a lot of truth in the saying that if you take good care of your car, it will take…

Tips for Cleaning Your Car
Automotive

Tips for Cleaning Your Car

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | May 9, 2024

With these tips for cleaning your car you'll be better equipped for removing dead bugs, old bumper stickers, and even residue that dims your headlights.

Best Value Cars for 2024

Best Value Cars for 2024

Karl Brauer | October 24, 2023

The 2024 model year features plenty of great vehicles but few great values. The typical new car now costs a…

Gas vs. Electric
Automotive

Gas vs. Electric

Ronald Montoya | April 18, 2023

Are electric vehicles (EVs) an economical choice? They certainly offer one way to avoid the pain at the pump. And…

DIY Car Fixes That Save You Time and $$$
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DIY Car Fixes That Save You Time and $$$

Russ Evans | March 9, 2023

Have a car problem? Or is your car trying to tell you it does with one of its dashboard lights?…

New Cars Are Back!
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New Cars Are Back!

Karl Brauer | November 18, 2022

New-car news hasn’t been much fun lately. Supply-chain problems, chip shortages and above-sticker asking prices have largely drowned out coverage…

Don’t Get Taken for a Ride When You Take Your Car In for Repairs
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Don’t Get Taken for a Ride When You Take Your Car In for Repairs

Scotty Kilmer | October 19, 2022

Cars these days are so complex—and most car owners are so unfamiliar with how they work—that dishonest or incompetent mechanics…