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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.
By Cars.com Editors
May 12, 2021
The alternator powers the starter motor for the engine and the various computers, lights, power windows and locks, wipers and other electrical accessories.
By Rick Popely
April 25, 2021
VSA stands for vehicle stability assist, which is the proprietary term for the electronic stability control system used on Honda and Acura vehicles.
By Rick Popely
April 18, 2021
TCS is a feature on all vehicles that prevents the drive wheels from losing traction on slippery surfaces.
By Rick Popely
April 11, 2021
Those annoying calls that remind you that your vehicle’s warranty has expired, or is about to, may not just be aggressive telemarketing. They might be scams, the FTC warns.
By Rick Popely
April 3, 2021
By Rick Popely
March 13, 2021
Many view payload only in terms of how much cargo a vehicle can carry, but it refers to both passengers and cargo combined.
By Rick Popely
February 27, 2021
Nappa leather is a top-quality leather that was named for the Napa Valley in California where the tanning company that developed it was located.
By Rick Popely
February 13, 2021
There are plenty of buyers looking for a car in decent running condition that costs less than $5,000. Learn how to sell an old car with these instructions.
By Rick Popely
January 30, 2021
Subaru’s popular Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid small SUVs got some updates for the 2021 model year that yielded a mild price increase.
By Brian Normile
January 22, 2021