Charging an EV? Don’t Use an Extension Cord By Chantel Wakefield 09/28/2023 3:08pm Quick Facts About EV Charging and Extension Cords Many electric vehicle manufacturers provide a Level 1 charging cord when you buy an EV or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). These “trickle chargers” don’t require special equipment to use and connect to a standard 120-volt electrical outlet at home or […]
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Electric Car Rental: Should You Test an EV Before Buying? By Chantel Wakefield 11/29/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Testing an Electric Vehicle Switching to an electric car after years of driving gas-powered vehicles can be a bigger transition than one might expect. Some shoppers rent electric cars before buying one, but is this a good idea?
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Test Driving a Car: A Checklist of What To Look For By Russ Heaps 04/27/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Test Driving a Car A test drive is often the final step in the decision-making process when shopping for a car. It’s equivalent to trying on a pair of shoes when shoe shopping or holding a
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Car Infotainment Systems: A List of the Best Ones By Austin Morris 03/01/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Infotainment Systems Large, flashy infotainment systems on new vehicles are significant selling points for many prospective car buyers. As technology advances, infotainment screens are getting bigger, better, and more capable. While most newer cars have competitive infotainment systems
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Luxury Car Logos: See What They Mean By Austin Morris 10/02/2023 4:01pm Quick Facts About Luxury Vehicles The odds of seeing a luxury car driving around depend on where you live. If you rarely see them, it may be hard to distinguish one brand from another solely based on the logo, and that’s especially true
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Off-Roading: Expert Tips on What to Take With You By Renee Valdes 05/06/2022 12:00pm Off-roading in your vehicle can be an exhilarating experience while testing your extreme driving skills on various terrain. We asked some of our in-house off-roading experts — Lyn Woodward, Jeff Glucker, Micah Muzio, and Brian Moody — about essential items you need to take with you for
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Best Cars and SUVs for Snow: Features You Need By Russ Heaps 10/20/2023 3:00pm What makes the best cars for snow really the best? It’s more than one thing. Consider these key features when driving in snow and other wintery conditions. To qualify for our picks, vehicles need to boast an effective drivetrain — the array of
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Headlights Burned Out: What’s the Cost to Replace? By Chris Hardesty 11/09/2022 4:00pm Headlight Replacement Quick Facts Having a headlight burn out when driving on an unlit road is unnerving. You might also feel a pit in your stomach when finding what it might take to fix it. Headlight bulb replacement isn’t as clear-cut
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Roaches Getting in Car? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them By Austin Morris 09/14/2022 12:00pm A roach infestation in your car will make you want to take public transportation for a few days. These gross bugs can find the tiniest opening in your vehicle and turn it into their home. Luckily, with the proper steps, you
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Blind-Spot Monitors: Everything You Need to Know By Russ Heaps 11/01/2021 12:00pm Blind-spot monitoring (BSM) is just what its name implies: It keeps an eye on the space just off the rear quarter areas of your vehicle. These blind spots can hide a vehicle approaching in an adjacent lane because many drivers improperly set their
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