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Since modern automatic transmissions are generally seamless, any noticeable symptoms are important warnings that should prompt an immediate diagnosis.

If you’re considering shuffling out your old car to welcome in a new one, it helps to figure out your priorities ahead of time in order to best weigh the pros and cons of whether to trade in or sell yourself.

Oxygen sensors are not among the maintenance items that need to be replaced regularly, so they typically are replaced only when they fail.

Electric-vehicle range is majorly affected by subzero temperatures. Follow our tips to avoid being stuck with an ice-cold brick for a car.

Here is a ranking by brand of new-car warranties for retail buyers based on three main types of coverage and grouped from best to industry average.

Shoppers can obtain a free vehicle history report via some used-car listings on Cars.com; by requesting one during a private-party purchase; or by using free, limited services.

A bad tank of gas can be caused by a variety of issues, and it can prevent a car’s engine from running as well as it should.

While having too little oil in your engine can understandably cause problems, having too much oil can be just as bad.

Though they’re not (currently) a thing, even if car loans did go as long as 15 years, here’s why it wouldn’t be a great idea.

High-mileage oil can include additives to reduce wear, corrosion and leaks, but stick with the manufacturer's recommendation and only switch if such signs appear.