You’ve done the hard part, but before you drive home in your new car, do these six things.
Buying a Car from a Dealer vs a Private Party
Buying a used car means you have a choice between heading down to the local dealership or buying from a private party. There are pros and cons to both methods. Here’s how to make the decision about which is the right buying method for you.
What to Teach Your College-Bound Kid About Car Care and Maintenance
Kids headed to college with cars need to know a few things to stay out of trouble.
My Mechanic Says I Need New CV Joints. What Are They and Why Do They Fail?
Cars that drive their front wheels use constantly velocity joints. What you need to know.
Myth Debunked: How Long Should You Wait To Wash and Polish Your Freshly Painted Car?
The Car Talk Communities are a never-ending source of material for us, and this week is no exception. A member had a question about the length of time before washing and waxing a car with a brand new finish.
Car Doctor Q&A: Rinse and Repeat
This week, AAA’s Car Doctor John Paul diagnoses a heating and air conditioning issue that only crops up after the car goes through the car wash.
5 Things To Know Before Buying a Car on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is purported to be one of the busiest car-buying days of the year. Expects lots of strong deals as interest rates stay low. This year may be one of the best times in recent memory to buy.
The Cars College Graduates are Choosing
College graduation time is here and all those fun-loving collegiate types are heading out into the big, scary real world. They’re also upgrading their old college beaters to something more befitting their new post-graduation lives. You might expect new college grads to take a conservative view on their new car purchases, but today’s grads are […]
BUYERS GUIDE: Understanding Plug-in Hybrids & Range-Extended Electric Vehicles And Why They Make Sense
Automakers and experts say that plug-in hybrids and range-extended EVs are misunderstood. We make the case that they are the future. What you need to know about this fast-growing segment.