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Premium gas has a higher octane rating than regular gas. An octane rating is a measurement of a gasoline’s ability to resist issues like engine-damaging knock and pinging.

Why Does My Car Need Premium Gas?
By Rick Cotta
June 26, 2022Premium gas has a higher octane rating than regular gas. An octane rating is a measurement of a gasoline’s ability to resist issues like engine-damaging knock and pinging.
You have figured out which car you want, found a few examples and are ready to reach out to dealers. How do you negotiate for your first car?

How to Negotiate on Your First Car Purchase
By Cars.com Editors
June 23, 2022You have figured out which car you want, found a few examples and are ready to reach out to dealers. How do you negotiate for your first car?
Looking for a deal on your next car? You may want to wait until year’s end. Here’s why.

What’s the Best Time of Year to Buy a Car?
By Jane Ulitskaya
June 3, 2022Looking for a deal on your next car? You may want to wait until year’s end. Here’s why.
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Learn what to prioritize when it comes time to find a dealer, negotiate and pay the fee for a new car.

First-Time Buyers: How Much Should I Spend on My Car?
By Kelsey Mays
May 23, 2022Learn what to prioritize when it comes time to find a dealer, negotiate and pay the fee for a new car.
The good news is that getting locked out of your car is becoming a thing of the past, just like cars with physical keys.

What Should You Do if You Lock Your Keys in Your Car?
By Fred Meier
May 23, 2022The good news is that getting locked out of your car is becoming a thing of the past, just like cars with physical keys.
Here are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most out of your trade-in before you go to sell your car.

How Should I Prep My Car for Sale to a Dealer?
By Cars.com Editors
May 17, 2022Here are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most out of your trade-in before you go to sell your car.
Dealer-installed options are added by the dealer before the vehicle is offered for sale, and they usually include equipment or services.

What Are Dealer Options and Are They Worth It?
By Fred Meier
May 9, 2022Dealer-installed options are added by the dealer before the vehicle is offered for sale, and they usually include equipment or services.
Tires that are overinflated tend to wear faster in the center part of the tread because the center of the tread will bulge out when too much air is added.

What Happens if My Tires Are Overinflated?
By Rick Cotta
May 8, 2022Tires that are overinflated tend to wear faster in the center part of the tread because the center of the tread will bulge out when too much air is added.
The rules for buying a used electric car are surprisingly different from — and in some ways the opposite of — those for conventional cars.

What to Know Before Buying a Used Electric Car
By Joe Wiesenfelder
May 5, 2022The rules for buying a used electric car are surprisingly different from — and in some ways the opposite of — those for conventional cars.
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.

I Want to Sell My Car But I Still Owe Money
By Cars.com Editors
April 29, 2022It’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.