Changing a car battery used to be one of the cleaner bargains in home mechanics. Remove two terminals, undo the clamp, lift out the old battery and fit the new one. The clock might need resetting a
A tire can look almost offensively healthy for its age. The tread grooves are deep. There are no nails in sight. The sidewalls still turn glossy after a wash, and the car has covered so few miles th
If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy a new car, you might want to stop waiting. Fresh data from Kelley Blue Book, released this week, shows that new-vehicle prices moderated in Ma
Money's tight for a lot of people right now. In America, leasing is huge because it keeps monthly payments lower on something like a new Toyota Corolla. But that three-year commitment can start fe
Mazda's not a volume giant compared to other Japanese automakers but enthusiasts respect the brand. For decades if you wanted a rewarding rear-wheel drive sports car, the MX-5 Miata was probably y
The 2016 Lexus RX 350 showed up with a bunch of siblings that year. Extended-wheelbase RX-L, sporty F-Sport, gas and hybrid options. Big step up from the previous generation that ran 2010 to 2015. Peo
Most people don't think much about tires until they need new ones. But the type matters a lot more than just grabbing whatever's on sale. All-season and all-terrain are what most folks end
Weird wear patterns aren't just annoying—they're basically your car screaming for help. Tires don't just randomly wear out in strange ways. That weird bald spot or uneven tread yo
Here’s the annoying truth about buying a new car in the U.S.: no matter where you live, you’re getting charged a destination fee. It’s right there on the Monroney sticker, sitting un
When people shop for a car, the big decisions are easy — size, gas vs. electric, color. And then comes the weirdly stressful one: leather or leatherette? They look almost the same until you