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Here is a ranking by brand of new-car warranties for retail buyers based on three main types of coverage and grouped from best to industry average.

Shoppers can obtain a free vehicle history report via some used-car listings on Cars.com; by requesting one during a private-party purchase; or by using free, limited services.

A bad tank of gas can be caused by a variety of issues, and it can prevent a car’s engine from running as well as it should.

While having too little oil in your engine can understandably cause problems, having too much oil can be just as bad.

Though they’re not (currently) a thing, even if car loans did go as long as 15 years, here’s why it wouldn’t be a great idea.

High-mileage oil can include additives to reduce wear, corrosion and leaks, but stick with the manufacturer's recommendation and only switch if such signs appear.

Find out what half-ton, three-quarter-ton, one-ton, etc. mean when you are talking about pickup trucks.

If you’re in the market for a new pickup truck, you may be wondering if you should get a gas engine or a diesel engine since there are significant differences between the two.

The rules for buying a used electric car are surprisingly different from — and in some ways the opposite of — those for conventional cars.

There are several scenarios where shoppers can qualify for a tax deduction or a tax credit for a vehicle purchase.