Advice

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CPO, or certified pre-owned, vehicles are generating lots of used-car buzz, but what does the term actually mean?

Can you get a car loan with poor credit? Yes, most people still can borrow money for a car, but you should expect to pay additional interest.

How long brakes last depends on factors like how the car is driven and the condition of the rest of the braking system.

Although original-equipment tires can last for 50,000 miles or more, how long any tire lasts is dependent not only on the tire itself, but on how that car is maintained.

Our Editorial team provides tips to make buying a used car simpler.

As a general rule of thumb, many sources quote three to five years as an average, though some car batteries have been known to last 10 years.

In the past, the factory-recommended interval for changing the automatic transmission fluid was typically between 30,000 and 100,000 miles, but some newer vehicles have what’s referred to as “lifetime fluid.”

We have a flurry (pun totally intended) of content for you with articles on ownership, preparedness and shopping advice for when the weather turns cold.

How often you need to change your car’s brake fluid is covered in the maintenance section of your owner’s manual, and it can vary greatly.