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Russ Heaps

Author: Russ Heaps
Russ Heaps is an author specializing in automotive, financial and travel news. For nearly 35 years he has covered the automotive industry for newspapers, magazines and internet websites. His resume includes The Palm Beach Post, Miami Herald, The Washington Times and numerous other daily newspapers through syndication. He edited Auto World magazine, and helped create and edit NOPI Street Performance Compact magazines. He supplied financial content and automotive-industry analysis to Bankrate.com and Interest.com.
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Best Toyota RAV4 Years to Buy Used

Russ Heaps-July 18, 2025August 4, 2025

Get to know what the best years are for buying a used Toyota RAV4. We’ll provide info on all the generations and the RAV4’s reliability.

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360-Degree Camera: Why You Need It in Your Next Car

Russ Heaps-June 26, 2025June 27, 2025

If you’re looking at buying a vehicle, find out why a 360-degree camera feature is the one you didn’t know you needed.

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Best Ford Explorer Years to Buy Used

Russ Heaps-June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Find out about the generations of used Ford Explorers and the best year or years to buy

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Best Toyota Camry Years to Buy Used

Russ Heaps-May 13, 2025July 15, 2025

Unlock the best years to buy a used Toyota Camry. We unveil essential insights to potential pitfalls in our guide to buying a used Toyota Camry.

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Best Tesla Years to Buy Used

Russ Heaps-March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

What years are best to buy a used Tesla? We tell you the years to buy and the ones to avoid, plus common Tesla issues.

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SUV vs. Crossover: What Is the Difference?

Russ Heaps-February 7, 2025February 10, 2025

We break down the difference between an SUV and a crossover for curious shoppers interested in their next family car.

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Used Electric Car Buying: Is Mileage Important?

Russ Heaps-January 2, 2025February 25, 2025

We’ll tell you about electric vehicle mileage and if it matters when buying a used electric vehicle.

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Hybrid Trucks: Pros and Cons for 2025

Russ Heaps-December 30, 2024

We delve into hybrid trucks advantages and disadvantages and explore their environmental benefits and drawbacks.

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Best Honda Civic Years to Buy Used

Russ Heaps-November 18, 2024July 8, 2025

A used Honda Civic is a great choice for buyers looking to save money, and we cut through the clutter to tell you about the best years.

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Best Honda Accord Years to Buy Used

Russ Heaps-November 15, 2024July 8, 2025

A used Honda Accord makes a great used car choice, but strong resale values means finding one cheap may take some searching.

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