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.
Car-Seat Friendly Features
Car-seat-friendly vehicle features like LATCH anchors, sliding seats, automatic doors, and read-seat accessories can make family driving easier.
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.
Latest News
2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE and GLS SUVs Get New V8
A new flat-plane crankshaft and other mechanical improvements promise to make the AMG GLE 63 S and GLS 63 performance SUVs more responsive and more efficient.
Car-Seat Friendly Features
Car-seat-friendly vehicle features like LATCH anchors, sliding seats, automatic doors, and read-seat accessories can make family driving easier.
New Car Inventory Steady, Supplies Tighten
A look at last month’s new vehicle market reveals a three-part story: steady inventory, accelerated sales, and tighter days’ supply.
