Powertrain warranties typically last longer but have less coverage than bumper-to-bumper warranties. Make sure you read your plan thoroughly to understand which items and situations are excluded from warranty coverage.
A car’s in-service date is its original sale date — and it determines when factory and many CPO warranties and perks begin and expire.
Avoid surprise lease-end fees: understand normal wear vs. excessive damage, fix dents, scratches, glass, and tires early, get a pre-inspection, clean the car, and report accidents promptly.
Reintroduced for 2021, the Ford Bronco blends retro styling with modern off-road tech. Explore Bronco generations, reliability, towing capacity, and which model years make the best used buys.
Finance charges often include taxes and dealer fees, but private sales usually don’t. Learn common dealer fees, when taxes aren’t rolled into loans, and how leasing handles taxes.
A doc fee is a fee charged by car dealerships for processing a vehicle’s paperwork. This fee covers processing for the employees who deal with titles, registrations, license plates, and the DMV or revenue department.
By law, you don’t have to service your car at the dealership to keep your warranty valid. Learn what maintenance matters, how to document it, and when poor repairs could affect coverage.
Air suspension vs. coil springs explained –pros, cons, costs, ride-height adjustment benefits, and a quick list of 2026 vehicles that offer air suspension.
Shop smarter without sacrificing safety. Here are 8 must-have car safety features to prioritize when buying a new or used vehicle on a budget.
Avoid costly surprises when buying a used car—learn where rust hides, how to spot early warning signs, and when rust damage is a dealbreaker.
