Car Advice for Buyers, Owners, and Sellers
Expert advice and pro tips on buying, selling, financing, leasing, negotiating at the dealership and more. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned car owner, we’re always here to help.
How Rear-Seat Dimensions Affect Car Seat Fit
Rear-seat legroom, headroom, and hip room can affect car seat fit. Learn what dimensions matter before buying a family-friendly car.
A Hot Car Can Turn Deadly in Minutes
Hot car deaths can happen in minutes. Learn the risks, warning signs, prevention tips, and what to do if you see a child alone in a vehicle.
Car Lemon Laws: What To Know by State
Lemon laws protect consumers when purchasing vehicles at auto dealerships, and car warranties often add a layer of protection for buyers.
How to Read IIHS Safety Rankings for Family-Friendly Cars
Learn how IIHS LATCH ratings can help you choose a vehicle with easier car-seat installation, plus key differences between LATCH and seat belts.
Preparing Your Car for a Hurricane: An Emergency Checklist
Prepare your car for hurricane season with maintenance tips, storage advice, EV precautions, and an emergency kit checklist for safer evacuations.
What Is an EREV?
Extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) drive like EVs but use onboard gas engines as generators to recharge their batteries and extend range.
Is It Safe to Drive a Car Damaged in a Flood?
You should not start or drive a flood-damaged car until it has been inspected.
Flooded Car? FAQs for Affected Owners and Shoppers
Learn what to do if your car is damaged by a flood, including insurance steps, EV safety, repairs, FEMA aid, and how to avoid buying a flood-damaged vehicle.
What Is Defensive Driving?
Defensive driving tips to help you avoid hazards, reduce collision risk, stay safe on the road, and drive with greater confidence.
What to Do if Your Car Is Flooded: 8 Steps You Must Take
Learn what to do after your car floods, from staying safe and documenting damage to contacting insurance and getting professional inspections.
Latest News
Ford Recalls 548,463 Expedition SUVs for Center Console Hazard
Ford is recalling 548,463 Expedition full-size SUVs from model years 2018 to 2024 due to defective chrome trim on the center console that may cause injury to occupants.
Reports: Lincoln Corsair Compact SUV Could Live On
A next-gen Lincoln Corsair compact SUV could make it to the U.S. after all, according to reports.
What Happened to the Steering Wheel? The Squircle Drives the Future
New digital instrument cluster displays have inspired a new type of steering wheel, a squircle, with a flat top and round sides.
