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  Our experts answer the questions you have and detail the steps you should take when buying a car to ensure you get the right one for you at the right price. 
By Jennifer Geiger
  
    
      September 30, 2025
    
  
 
  When trying to get your car unstuck from ice and snow, avoid flooring the gas pedal and spin the tires until you smell rubber burning.
By Rick Popely
  
    
      February 12, 2025
    
  
 
  The recommended tool for removing snow and ice from your car is a foam brush.
By Cars.com Editors
  
    
      February 11, 2025
    
  
 
  The dashboard light in your car that looks like an exclamation point inside a “U” is a low tire pressure warning.
By Colin Bird
  
    
      January 14, 2025
    
  
 
  If your car clicks but won't start, the problem can usually be traced to the battery, and the fix could be as simple as a jump-start or tightening a cable.
By Rick Popely
  
    
      December 12, 2024
    
  
 
  Before you overload the family truckster with the perfect tree, take a few precautions to make sure it — and you — arrive home safely.
By Cars.com Editors
  
    
      November 25, 2024
    
  
 
  Before you move ahead with it, consider these points to learn how leasing a car works.
By Nancy Dunham
  
    
      October  7, 2024
    
  
 
  Can you lease a used car? In a word, yes. But there are plenty of ramifications.
By Kelsey Mays
  
    
      October  4, 2024
    
  
 
  Heed these do’s and don’ts if you find yourself trapped in your car in fast-rising water.
By Cars.com Editors
  
    
      September 30, 2024
    
  
 
  Our expert advice and tools can help you boost your negotiation skills and make the best possible decisions as a buyer.
By Cars.com Editors
  
    
      September 26, 2024
    
  
