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When it comes to cleaning salt-stained carpets and floormats, there’s an inexpensive and simple remedy.
By Cars.com Editors
February 23, 2023

It's important to take care of your car before you put it into storage. Here are a few tips to make sure your car is ready to go when you are.
By Robby DeGraff
October 23, 2022

Among the best moves you can make to improve your car's chances of starting the next time the temperature plunges below zero are to make sure your battery and charging system are in good shape and that your engine is using the grade of oil recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
By Rick Popely
October 18, 2022

Teslas don't operate like regular cars, so we go through the basic “how-tos” of driving one for the first time.
By Aaron Bragman
August 9, 2022

If you’ve never driven a car with a manual transmission, the prospect of learning how might seem overwhelming, so we’ve answered questions from drivers who are new to stick shifts.
By Mike Hanley
July 15, 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
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

New key fobs must be programmed with codes that the vehicle has to read before it unlocks the door or allows starting the engine.
By Rick Popely
October 18, 2020

Presuming you have a particular model in mind, we have some pointers on how to keep the car-buying process as virtual as possible.
By Kelsey Mays
October 12, 2020
Your car seat's expiration date is on a sticker on the back or side of the seat; the information can also sometimes be found in the car seat’s manual.
By Cars.com editors
October 11, 2020