Most Reliable American Cars

If there’s one thing everyone expects from their car, it’s reliability - and nothing can sour the ownership experience like a new car that needs to be towed to the dealer every month for some new problem or other. Whatever you buy, you want it to have dependability.  Plenty...

May 15, 2025

Best 4WD SUVs

Though all-wheel drive crossovers often suggest they can play off-road, the full-time four-wheel-drive SUV is the real McCoy. With its full frame, transfer case, and available low-range gearing, it can conquer terrain that no AWD crossover can. But despite their reputation for being rugged go-anywhere machines, not all SUVs...

May 15, 2025

Best Compact Cars

Most Reliable New and Used Compact Cars Whether it’s for city driving or long commuting, you may choose a compact car for reasons such as parking easability and fuel economy. There are a variety of compact cars for you to choose from across all price ranges from budget-friendly to...

May 15, 2025

Best Subcompact Cars

Most Reliable New and Used Subcompact Cars If you’re on the hunt for an economical car and don’t require much cargo and passenger room, a subcompact car might be the right choice for you. Popular with city dwellers, new drivers, and long commuters, subcompact cars were once the fastest-growing...

May 15, 2025

Hybrid and Electric Trucks

Best Hybrid Trucks on the Market and the Future of Pickups Pickup trucks have been hewing to the same formula for years: a big gas or diesel engine hidden under a long hood that itself hinges to a big, hulking vehicle best defined by its six- or eight-foot bed....

May 15, 2025

CarMax Vs. Carvana

Which offers better prices and how do they compare? Used car prices have reached record highs with the average used car price at $26,670 in October 2020 according to iSeeCars.com data. As used car prices continue to rise, budget-minded shoppers need to do their research and shop around in...

May 15, 2025

Carvana Vs. VROOM

Which online dealer has better prices and how do they compare? To our benefit and sometimes to our detriment, online shopping has changed our lives. From clothing to groceries, we can get just about everything we need (and lots of things we don’t need) delivered to us without having...

May 15, 2025

Selling a Car to CarMax: How The Process Works

So you want to sell your car. Whether it’s because you want a new car or because you no longer need a vehicle, you’re probably wondering where you should get rid of your wheels.  One popular place is CarMax, which is the largest used car retailer in the United...

May 15, 2025

Best Car Technology

If you’ve been driving – or even shopping for – a new car in recent years, you’ve likely noticed the increasingly dominant role technology plays in today’s automobiles. Whether it's larger display screens, smarter cruise control systems or 360-degree cameras, today’s new cars are much closer to “The Jetsons”...

May 15, 2025

CarMax Warranty Options

Purchasing a used car can be unsettling. Even if the car has a clean vehicle history report and a passing inspection from an independent mechanic, it’s hard to get a complete picture of how it was previously driven or if it will need expensive repairs in the immediate future....

May 15, 2025

Understanding Extended Cab Vs. Crew Cab Pickup Trucks

With so many pickup truck options to choose from, shopping for the right truck can be a challenge. There’s compact or full-size, light-duty or heavy-duty, as well as many trim variants. There are also three main cab types, which might not be widely understood among first-time truck buyers. Different...

May 15, 2025

What Does Certified Pre-Owned Mean? Understanding CPO Cars

Buying a new car is more expensive than ever, with the average new car price exceeding $40,000. Although used cars are more affordable, you might be reluctant to purchase one because it comes with uncertainties beyond what a vehicle history report can uncover. Luckily savvy car shoppers can have...

May 15, 2025

How Much Does it Cost to Replace Brake Calipers?

Unlike brake pads and rotors, brake calipers are one of those non-maintenance items on your vehicle that don’t get replaced on a regular basis. You only need to fix them when they fail. Unfortunately, failing brake calipers are not an uncommon occurrence. They are the hydraulic pistons which clamp...

May 15, 2025

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Car Door?

Do you need to replace one of your car’s doors? If so, you’re likely in this situation because you have a very old vehicle or you’ve been involved in an accident. While replacing a car door doesn't seem complicated, there are actually quite a few variables that need to...

May 15, 2025

What’s the Cost to Replace Brake Pads and Rotors?

One of the most common repairs to any vehicle is a brake service, or “brake job.” If you keep your vehicle long enough, you will need to spend a few bucks on your vehicle’s brakes. Typically, the job involves the cost of replacing two main items and the labor...

May 15, 2025