Ronald Montoya

Ronald Montoya, senior consumer advice editor at ­Edmunds.com, a leading provider of automotive information. He is based in Santa Monica, California. ­Edmunds.com

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…

Your Car-Towing Plan May Leave You Stranded
Automotive

Your Car-Towing Plan May Leave You Stranded

Ronald Montoya | August 16, 2021

Are you confident that your car-towing program will provide the emergency help you need when you need it? Don’t be…

Buy A Demo Car, Fleet Car Or Rental Car To Save On Your Next Used Car

Buy A Demo Car, Fleet Car Or Rental Car To Save On Your Next Used Car

Ronald Montoya | February 27, 2017

Not every used automobile has been owned by an individual. Some are “demos,” which dealerships have used for test-drives and…

How to Transport Your Car Cross-Country
Automotive

How to Transport Your Car Cross-Country

Ronald Montoya | September 29, 2014

Say you need to get your car to another part of the US, possibly because you are ­relocating or going…

Learn a Word a Day and Other Little Ways to Add Healthy Years to Your Life

Learn a Word a Day and Other Little Ways to Add Healthy Years to Your Life

Ronald Montoya | June 5, 2014

We all know that eating right and exercising can boost our chances of a long, healthy life. But sometimes it…

Lost a High-Tech Car Key?

Lost a High-Tech Car Key?

Ronald Montoya | January 24, 2013

How to Replace It for Hundreds Less Hardware stores used to copy car keys for just a dollar or two.…