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Why Experienced Drivers Still Warn Against Buying a Used Car With a CVT

Why Experienced Drivers Still Warn Against Buying a Used Car With a CVT

CVTs offer smooth acceleration and good fuel economy, but expensive repairs and durability concerns make used models risky.

8 Car Maintenance Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands if You Wait Too Long

8 Car Maintenance Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands if You Wait Too Long

Depending on driving conditions, some maintenance tasks may need to be performed sooner and more often than the automaker recommends.

This Land Rover Is So Low It Nearly Scrapes the Road — And It Runs on VW Beetle Hardware

This Land Rover Is So Low It Nearly Scrapes the Road — And It Runs on VW Beetle Hardware

It looks like a classic Land Rover Series III, but this radically lowered custom hides a very different mechanical setup underneath.

Your Steering Wheel Starts Shaking at 60 MPH? Don’t Ignore These Warning Signs

Your Steering Wheel Starts Shaking at 60 MPH? Don’t Ignore These Warning Signs

A vibrating steering wheel is often most noticeable at highway speeds, but the cause isn’t always immediately obvious.

Toyota Built It to Survive 300,000 Miles. Tuners Turned It Into a 2,000-HP Beast

Toyota Built It to Survive 300,000 Miles. Tuners Turned It Into a 2,000-HP Beast

Toyota engineers may have gone too far with durability — and accidentally created the ultimate engine for hot-rodding.

Why a Fuel Pump Fails: 6 Clear Warning Signs

Why a Fuel Pump Fails: 6 Clear Warning Signs

There are several warning signs that can point to a failing fuel pump.

Why Your Engine Might Be Trying to Kill You in a Crash (And How VW Just Fixed It)

Why Your Engine Might Be Trying to Kill You in a Crash (And How VW Just Fixed It)

The “dogbone” engine mount may be on its way out as Volkswagen patents a design aimed at improving crash protection.

Why Brake Rotors Rust—and How to Prevent It

Why Brake Rotors Rust—and How to Prevent It

What should you do if your brake rotors start to rust?

Is Your Car Overheating? Warning Signs Every Driver Should Know and What to Do Next

Is Your Car Overheating? Warning Signs Every Driver Should Know and What to Do Next

Recognizing the early signs of engine overheating can help drivers avoid expensive repairs and unexpected breakdowns.

Why Engine Oil Turns Black: When It’s Perfectly Normal—and When It Signals Trouble

Why Engine Oil Turns Black: When It’s Perfectly Normal—and When It Signals Trouble

Dark engine oil isn't always bad news, but knowing what it means can prevent expensive engine repairs later.

From Climate Control to Self-Driving: 6 Modern Features Cadillac Had Back in the 1950s

From Climate Control to Self-Driving: 6 Modern Features Cadillac Had Back in the 1950s

Many drivers assume most of today's high-tech vehicle features were invented in the 21st century, but that's not the case.

Why Cars Break Down More Often in Summer—and What You Can Do About It

Why Cars Break Down More Often in Summer—and What You Can Do About It

Certain types of vehicle failures happen more frequently during the summer months.

How to Avoid Ruining Your A/C in Hot Weather: 5 Warning Signs It's About to Fail

How to Avoid Ruining Your A/C in Hot Weather: 5 Warning Signs It's About to Fail

Summer is in full swing, and your vehicle's air conditioning may already be showing signs of trouble.