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Curb Rash Damage: Should You Fix It Before Selling Your Car?
Fixing curb rash before selling can boost buyer appeal and may cost under $200 for a typical alloy wheel. Learn when to repair and when to skip it.
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Should You Trade In or Donate Your Used Car?
Compare the pros and cons of trading in vs. donating a car.
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Buying a Used Hummer: Everything You Need to Know
Buying a used Hummer? Know key body styles, yearly changes, and the biggest trouble spots to inspect — engine casting date, CTIS leaks, rust, transfer case, and steering — before you buy.
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Are Carbon-Ceramic Brakes Worth It? What Drivers Need to Know
Carbon-ceramic brakes offer lighter weight, high-heat performance, and long life — but replacement costs are steep. Learn when they’re worth it and what to check on used cars.
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Buying a Used MINI Cooper: Everything You Need to Know
Relive every modern Mini Cooper generation—from BMW’s 2002 reboot to today—covering body styles, key updates, and powertrains across Cooper, S, JCW, and GP models.
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Why Are Highway Miles Better When Buying a Used Car?
Highway miles can be easier on your car than city miles, where traffic and road conditions can stress your vehicle.
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How to Tell if the Car You Want Was Built in the US
To find out if the car you want is made in the USA, decipher the VIN, check the door jamb sticker, search online and remember that American car companies can have assembly plants outside of the US.
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Should You Buy an Electric Car or a Plug-in Hybrid?
Buying a PHEV versus an EV boils down to your budget and your lifestyle preferences. We’ve broken down the pros and cons of each here.
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Buying a Used Car: Can You Get Service Records from a Dealer?
Buying a used car? Learn when maintenance records matter, how to request them from dealerships, why privacy can limit access, and why a mechanic’s inspection still matters.
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Will Dealers Remove Accessories to Lower the Car Price?
If a dealer removes some accessories from a vehicle, will it lower the price when buying a car? Is it even possible? We have the answer.