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The National Insurance Crime Bureau warned that potential fraudsters can use this time to prey on innocent used-car buyers by selling cars that have been impacted by flooding.

The Eco mode is a fuel-saving feature offered by several manufacturers that instructs the engine computer to shift into a program that maximizes efficiency over performance.

Actuators work behind the scenes in vehicles to convert energy into a physical action or force, and they perform a variety of performance and convenience functions.

A collision damage waiver is optional coverage available on rented vehicles that protects the renter from repair bills in the event of theft or an accident.

Headliners provide insulation against heat and noise, and they also hide wiring and hardware for electrical components, antennas and other accessories.

According to NHTSA, one vehicle was stolen every 44 seconds in 2019 for a total of about 722,000 vehicles — and summer is the most popular season for theft.

AFS stands for adaptive front-lighting system, or headlights that swivel in the direction a vehicle is turning to illuminate more of the road where the vehicle is heading instead of straight ahead.

These six tips from AAA and Universal Technical Institute experts will help you save gas while driving until you can safely find an open station to refuel.

The alternator powers the starter motor for the engine and the various computers, lights, power windows and locks, wipers and other electrical accessories.

VSA stands for vehicle stability assist, which is the proprietary term for the electronic stability control system used on Honda and Acura vehicles.