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Do Automatic Start-Stop Systems Improve Fuel Economy?
Automatic start-stop shuts off a car’s engine to reduce fuel use and emissions. Real-world savings vary by driving style, and modern systems are designed to minimize wear.
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How to Sell a Car: 10 Steps for Success
Sell your car with confidence: compare trade-in, Instant Cash Offer, and private sale, then follow 10 step-by-step tips on pricing, prep, paperwork, safety, and getting paid.
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Best Ways To Exchange Funds in a Car Sale
Private car sale payment tips: safest ways to exchange funds (cash, transfer, checks, escrow, apps), plus quick steps to verify payment and avoid scams.
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Can I Sell My Car to a Dealership?
Sell your car to a dealership with confidence: prep and price, gather documents, get KBB Instant Cash Offers, negotiate quotes, and avoid common mistakes to maximize your payout.
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How to Sell a Car Without a Title
Sell your car without a title by replacing or transferring it through your DMV or lender, using a bill of sale and required paperwork, and disclosing gaps to buyers.
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Top Automotive Innovations of the Past 100 Years – 1920s: Closed Bodies
Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary series explores the past century’s biggest automotive innovations. This edition: 1920s closed-body cars.
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Top Automotive Innovations of the Past 100 Years – 1950s: Power Steering and Power Brakes
Fourth in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 1950s: Power Steering and Power Brakes.
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Top Automotive Innovations of the Past 100 Years – 1960s: 3-Point Seatbelt
Fifth in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 1960s: Three-Point Seatbelt.
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Top Automotive Innovations of the Past 100 Years – 1970s: Catalytic Converters
Sixth in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 1970s: Automatic Transmission.
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Top Automotive Innovations of the Past 100 Years – 1980s: Electronic Fuel Injection
Seventh in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 1980s: Electronic Fuel Injection Transmission.