Holiday survival guide
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When trying to get your car unstuck from ice and snow, avoid flooring the gas pedal and spin the tires until you smell rubber burning.
By Rick Popely
February 12, 2025

Before you overload the family truckster with the perfect tree, take a few precautions to make sure it — and you — arrive home safely.
By Cars.com Editors
November 25, 2024
Improper Christmas tree transport risks damaging what you just bought.
Here are six ways to avoid Tannenbaum trouble.
By Matt Schmitz
November 26, 2018
Traveling for the holiday is always a pain, but this year, just getting to the
airport could be a hellish journey.
By Cars.com Editors
November 13, 2018
As the holiday season approaches, here's everything you need to know
about car shopping this winter.
By Jennifer Geiger
November 1, 2018
It may be the holiday season, but auto thieves don't take a holiday. Find
out how prevent car theft.
By Matt Schmitz
December 20, 2017
According to a new study from AAA, a record number of travelers will hit
the road this holiday season ... and go nowhere fast.
By Jennifer Geiger
December 14, 2017
By Cars.com Editors
November 16, 2017
For many people, the end of the year means car-shopping time. Here's
everything you need to know about car shopping this holiday season.
By Jennifer Geiger
November 7, 2017

Looking for a gift for your family's resident car enthusiast? Here are nine
possibilities, plus one absurdity.
By Kelsey Mays
November 7, 2017