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When someone asks if a car “gets good gas mileage,” one logical response is: Compared to what?
By Nick Kurczewski
June 10, 2025

A general recommendation is to replace the positive crankcase ventilation, or PCV, valve every 30,000 to 50,000 miles.
By Rick Cotta
June 8, 2025

It’s possible to sell your car when you still owe money on the loan, but your best course of action will depend on how you plan to sell it and your equity in the vehicle.
By Cars.com Editors
May 28, 2025

Read on for guidance about the current state of the electric vehicle tax credit, as well as other advice covering everything about life with EVs.
By Jennifer Geiger
May 20, 2025

All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.
By Cars.com Editors
May 20, 2025

Our experts answer the questions you have and detail the steps you should take when buying a car to ensure you get the right one for you at the right price.
By Jennifer Geiger
May 12, 2025

An illuminated battery light means there’s something wrong with the car’s charging system, which primarily consists of the battery and alternator, along with some associated components.
By Rick Cotta
April 27, 2025

Not only is finding a vehicle under $30K going to be tough, but they may become even more scarce if tariffs on imported cars stick around for the long haul.
By Stef Schrader
April 23, 2025

How can you tell if a vehicle was built in the U.S.? The vehicle identification number is one place to start, as well as a car's Monroney label, or window sticker.
By Jennifer Geiger
April 22, 2025

The Trump administration’s tariffs will likely raise the prices of new (and, by extension, used) vehicles very soon, so buying out your leased vehicle might make more sense in the near future than it did in the recent past.
By Damon Bell
April 9, 2025