Car Shopping

Buying a Car: Should You Go for the Bigger Engine?

Doug Demuro-March 31, 2016December 18, 2024

Should you choose the bigger engine when you’re buying your next car? Here are the benefits and drawbacks of upgrading your powertrain.

Doug Demuro-December 4, 2015June 30, 2021

Buying classic cars isn’t like buying regular cars, and we’ve outlined a few extra steps you should take before signing the papers.

Doug Demuro-October 29, 2015December 18, 2024

Is it a good idea to buy a new car right before the model is redesigned? We’re weighing in with the pros and the cons.

Doug Demuro-September 14, 2015December 18, 2024

You’ve found a used car you like — but it was once a taxi or government vehicle. Is it still OK to consider it? We have some tips.

Doug Demuro-June 30, 2015February 8, 2025

V8? V6? 4-Cylinder? What does all of that mean? And which one should you get? We have some answers that can help you decide.

Doug Demuro-May 27, 2015April 4, 2025

If a car’s history report says it has “fleet use,” should you run away? We’re explaining what the term means.

Doug Demuro-April 21, 2015December 18, 2024

We explain why it’s so important to get documented service history when buying a used car.

Doug Demuro-July 31, 2014December 18, 2024

We explain why your insurance premiums might be a little higher if you finance your car.

Doug Demuro-July 30, 2014July 1, 2021

We examine whether you should only buy a used car from a name-brand dealership.

Russ Heaps-July 9, 2014July 10, 2021

Receiving a tax deduction for donating a car to charity is much more complicated than it sounds.