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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.
By Rick Cotta
June 26, 2022
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?
By Cars.com Editors
June 23, 2022
The good news is that getting locked out of your car is becoming a thing of the past, just like cars with physical keys.
By Fred Meier
May 23, 2022
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.
By Cars.com Editors
May 17, 2022
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.
By Rick Cotta
May 8, 2022
RPM stands for revolutions per minute, and it's used as a measure of how
fast any machine is operating.
By Cars.com Editors
April 22, 2022
Help protect yourself by learning more about how Cars.com operates and by taking the precautions outlined in our advice.
By Cars.com Staff
March 17, 2022
When done right, selling a car privately can yield more money in your pocket than trading it in to a dealer.
By Cars.com Editors
March 4, 2022
You decided to post an ad and you found a buyer. Now it's time to say
goodbye to your car. See a few last-minute reminders.
By Cars.com Editors
March 2, 2022
Here is a ranking by brand of new-car warranties for retail buyers based on the three main coverage areas: bumper-to-bumper, powertrain and roadside assistance.
By Fred Meier
February 16, 2022