• Guide & Tips
    Easy Steps to Better Gas Mileage

    With the average price of gas dipping below two dollars per gallon for the first time since 2009, many motorists have been seeing a real savings at the pump. Putting some of that savings toward basic auto care can lead to more miles per gallon and, in turn, more savings, says the non-profit Car Care […]

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    National Car Care Month: Headlight Maintenance 101

    When is the last time you changed your headlights? April is the perfect time to get your vehicle ready for spring and summer, when most road travel occurs. Not only does April mark the end of winter, but it’s also National Car Care Month. While many focus on oil changes, brake pads and tire pressure […]

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    Five Steps Towards Better Battery Behavior

    Here’s hot news about your car battery that may seem surprising: It’s not so much the cold that gets it down as it is high heat. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, thus damaging the internal structure of the battery. That’s why it’s a good idea to check your battery as the seasons change from […]

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    Vehicle Checklist for Back-to-School Carpool Season

    School carpool season is upon us and the non-profit Car Care Council reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are kid-safe and road ready with a five-point checklist: Check lights and wipers for visibility. With shorter days and inclement weather ahead, make sure lights and wipers function properly so that you can see and be […]

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    Six Ways You Could be Killing Your Car

    Owning a car can be a dream or a nightmare depending on how well you take care of your vehicle, says the non-profit Car Care Council. The following are six things that many motorists do that can harm their car and their wallet. Ignoring the check engine light. Ignoring an illuminated check engine light can […]

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    Highest Gas Mileage For The Least Money: We Rate 10 Top Cars

    Many new cars get good gas mileage, spread across a wide swath of price points. But for many consumers, gas mileage isn’t just about saving fuel–and, for some, cutting carbon emissions–it’s about saving money. So which cars offer the cheapest gas mileage? To find out, we compared the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for a variety […]

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    Plug-in hybrid price guide: every 2017 model, with specs

    2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron – $39,850 8.8 kwh battery, 16 miles (EPA), 83 MPGe, 75 kw motor (204 hp combined) The long-awaited A3 e-tron is the first production Audi plug-in hybrid sold in the U.S. It’s also the only way to get an A3 hatchback on this side of the Atlantic, and its restrained […]

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    What needs to pay attention to when buying a used car

    The easiest way to buy a new payment less is your car, but you have to choose carefully. Here are seven ways to get less of a smart, buy a used car, and what you are looking for. 1. Consider buying from a dealer Buying from a dealer may, at first glance, appear more expensive […]