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What is Range Anxiety?

What is Range Anxiety?

by Alex Wagner | March 21, 2025

Discover what range anxiety is and why it's becoming less of a concern for EV owners. Learn about factors affecting electric ...

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What to Know About CVT Transmissions

What to Know About CVT Transmissions

by Andrew Ganz | March 20, 2025

Here’s what you need to know about CVT systems, which are commonly found in used and new cars from Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi, N...

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The Ultimate Used Car Buying Checklist

The Ultimate Used Car Buying Checklist

by Drew Johnson | March 20, 2025

Buying a used car is a big task, with lots of steps between browsing and parking a new-to-you car in your driveway. To ensure...

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When Did Backup Cameras Become Standard?

When Did Backup Cameras Become Standard?

by John Graham | March 20, 2025

Backup cameras became mandatory equipment in U.S.-market vehicles as of May 2018—nearly 30 years after they first began to ap...

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Why Aren’t All Car Dealerships Open on Sundays?

Why Aren’t All Car Dealerships Open on Sundays?

by John Graham | March 20, 2025

Many car dealerships are closed on Sundays, despite it seeming to be the perfect day for car shopping. Our guide looks at th...

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Everything You Need to Know About Car Registration

Everything You Need to Know About Car Registration

by Drew Johnson | March 20, 2025

Once you've bought a car you’ll need to register it with the state to be able to drive it legally on the road. Our guide give...

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What Is a Good Mileage for a Used Car?

What Is a Good Mileage for a Used Car?

by John Graham | March 20, 2025

The mileage that a used car has covered can make a big difference to how much it’s worth, its desirability and potentially it...

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What is a Rebuilt Title and What You Need to Know

What is a Rebuilt Title and What You Need to Know

by John Graham | January 16, 2025

Thinking about buying a vehicle with a rebuilt title? From insurance to repairs, here is everything you need to know.

What Does EV Stand For?

What Does EV Stand For?

by Alex Wagner | December 17, 2024

Learn what EV stands for and explore different types of electric vehicles, including BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs. Understand...

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Types of Electric Cars Explained: EVs vs PHEVs vs HEVs

Types of Electric Cars Explained: EVs vs PHEVs vs HEVs

by Cherise Threewitt | December 14, 2024

Learn about the different types of electric cars, including Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle...

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Rivian: Everything to Know About This EV Brand

Rivian: Everything to Know About This EV Brand

by Alex Wagner | December 14, 2024

Explore the pros and cons of Rivian EVs, including their advanced technology, off-road capabilities, and sustainable design. ...

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Renting an Electric Car: What to Know

Renting an Electric Car: What to Know

by Alex Wagner | December 14, 2024

Renting an electric car? Learn everything you need to know about EV rentals, including benefits, charging options, range cons...

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Considering an EV? Here's Every Electric Car Brand in the US

Considering an EV? Here's Every Electric Car Brand in the US

by Alex Wagner | December 14, 2024

Anyone with cash or a decent credit score can purchase an electric car from these automakers.

AWD vs 4WD: Which is Right for You?

AWD vs 4WD: Which is Right for You?

by Andrew Ganz | December 2, 2024

Many shoppers view all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) as the same thing. However, there are important differenc...

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Buying a Used Electric Vehicle

Buying a Used Electric Vehicle

by Craig Fitzgerald | November 22, 2024

Buying a used EV is much like buying any used car in some ways, but there's also some EV-specific information you should be a...

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10 Good Reasons to Buy a Used Car

10 Good Reasons to Buy a Used Car

by Efrain Olivares | November 22, 2024

Whether you're exclusively browsing used-car listings or the latest television advertisement has you set on a brand-new model...

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5 Things To Do When Test-Driving a Used Car

5 Things To Do When Test-Driving a Used Car

by Matt Pilgrim | November 22, 2024

Whether they’re your favorite part of car shopping or you dread them like the SATs, test drives are a crucial step in buying ...

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When Buying a Car, What Should You Bring to the Car Dealership?

When Buying a Car, What Should You Bring to the Car Dealership?

by Andrew Ganz | November 22, 2024

After you’ve taken the time to do your online research, you’ll still have to visit dealerships that have a car or cars you wa...

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How Do Car Dealerships Make Money?

How Do Car Dealerships Make Money?

by Dave Pankew | November 22, 2024

If you could look behind the scenes at a car dealership, you’d find that each internal operation is a profit center—all compe...

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How to Handle Car Depreciation

How to Handle Car Depreciation

by Thom Blackett | November 22, 2024

Even the most diehard car enthusiasts have to admit that depreciation is perhaps the greatest downside to vehicle ownership. ...

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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car?

How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car?

by Craig Fitzgerald | November 22, 2024

You usually have to pay to charge an EV, though it’s less expensive than filling the tank in a traditional gas- or diesel-pow...

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Car Buying: 4 Questions You Need to Ask (and 1 You Shouldn't)

Car Buying: 4 Questions You Need to Ask (and 1 You Shouldn't)

by Ryan Lane | November 22, 2024

You and the car salesman share the same ultimate goal: you leaving the showroom with a new car. But you probably have differe...

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How to Inspect a Car Before Buying

How to Inspect a Car Before Buying

by Thom Blackett | November 22, 2024

Despite being advertised as “like new” or in “mint” condition, used cars are indeed used. None are perfect, but the goal is t...

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