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Cars are pricier than ever, which means it pays to shop smart. The goal isn’t just scoring a deal — it’s finding a car that fits your life and lasts for years. A little strategy (and a head start) can keep you from getting taken for a ride by a salesperson or stuck with a…

Um, hello, it’s pretty much road trip season, but is your car prepared? No one likes having a car emergency, but there’s pretty much nothing worse than breaking down in the middle of a road trip far away from home.  This article is sponsored by iFixit, the DIY community dedicated to helping anyone fix anything….

Winter is rapidly approaching (and, in some areas, already made land fall), so the annual question of winterizing has already been making the rounds. What is winterizing? Do I need to winterize my car? How do I prepare my car for winter? This article is sponsored by iFixit, the DIY community dedicated to helping anyone…

If you’re anything like most people, you want to take the very best care of your car that you can. And, if you’re like most people, you’re also taking the car to the mechanic when you should but not doing much else between those visits. With so many vehicles now requiring service just every 6…

Look, I get it. If you’re considering buying a car, you might feel completely paralyzed by all the choices and nervous about picking the wrong car. Buying a car is stressful, no matter who you are. Asking your friends and family might seem helpful, but the information they share is simply anecdotal. The bright side…

In 1997, the Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota released its first hybrid vehicle, the Prius. It would be released in the United States three years later and, since then, Toyota has sold over 15 million hybrid vehicles worldwide. Along the way, hybrid technology has stirred some strong opinions. It’s been beloved and misunderstood — and, in…