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Make Your Car Last 200,000 Miles
Read Full ArticleNot long ago, to keep a car running beyond the 200,000-mile mark would have seemed about as likely as driving it to the moon. But big improvements in powertrain technology, rust prevention, lubricants, and more have led to game-changing improvements in reliability and durability. Now, almost any car can make it well into six-figure territory with proper care.
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How to Avoid Common Car-Seat Installation Mistakes
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Car's Heater
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Car Care Tips: Myths vs. Reality
Read Full ArticleHere are seven common car care myths and some pitfalls to avoid when taking care of your vehicle.
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Cold Weather Tips and More from 'Talking Cars'
Read Full ArticleConsumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site.
With much of the nation in winter’s icy grip, many of us are facing freezing temperatures and slippery driving conditions. What's worse is that some of us are feeling the nip of Jack Frost’s bite in areas that he has no business visiting, including Florida.
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A Winter Car Emergency Kit Makes a Great Gift
Read Full ArticleConsumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site.
A winter car emergency kit makes for a good, practical holiday gift for the drivers in your family, including yourself.
Winter weather could leave you stranded, but a well-stocked emergency kit can help you get back on the road or at least make time waiting for assistance safer and more comfortable. (See other gift suggestions for car lovers.)
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Fall Is the Best Time to Buy Tires for Winter
Read Full ArticleNo matter where you live, fall is a good time to check your tires, especially if you'll soon be facing rain, snow, and ice.
If your tires are worn, consider replacing them with new ones before foul weather strikes. You want to be ready for challenging weather. And inventory is plentiful and you may beat the rush from last-minute buyers.
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Expert Tips for Safe Winter Car Trips
Read Full ArticleConsumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site.
Driving in winter will test even the most attentive, skillful driver. Heavy snowfall can reduce visibility, and slippery road conditions can send your car sliding off in unexpected directions with no notice. CR’s engineers routinely test tires and vehicles in snowy, icy conditions, and they’ve learned that the safest car trips require patience and preparation.
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GM's Child-Reminder Feature Is a Simple, Clever Way to Save Lives
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Most parents and caregivers can’t imagine a moment when their mind could wander away from their children long enough to forget they’re sitting in the backseat of their car, but it happens in a tragic number of cases every year. Fortunately, there's a solution from General Motors.
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Make Your Car Last 200,000 Miles
Read Full ArticleNot long ago, to keep a car running beyond the 200,000-mile mark would have seemed about as likely as driving it to the moon. But big improvements in powertrain technology, rust prevention, lubricants, and more have led to game changing improvements in reliability and durability. Now, almost any car can make it well into six-figure territory with proper care.
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Combi USA Recalls Stroller and Car Seat Travel System for Fall Hazard
Read Full ArticleToday Combi USA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of the Combi Shuttle Travel System because the car seat can disengage from the stroller. Consumer Reports discovered this problem in its tests last fall and notified the manufacturer about the problem. Combi immediately stopped selling the product, which had been available through online retailers between June 2015 and September 2016.
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The Privacy Threat in Your Used Car
Read Full ArticleWhen Charles Henderson traded in his beloved convertible four years ago, the dealer made sure to collect the car keys, but he couldn't take away Henderson's digital access.
A security expert at IBM, Henderson knew to protect his private data, so before he waved goodbye to the car, he deleted his personal information from the built-in digital systems that guided him home via GPS, opened his garage door, and dialed up the friends in his phone book. The dealership also double-checked to confirm that he had made many of these moves, he says.
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Thump! Ping! Hisss! What your car is telling you.
Read Full ArticleIn everyday driving, you get used to what your car sounds like when it's running properly. So when you hear a noise that's unusual—a whine, creak, or squeal, for example—consider it an alert that something has changed.
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Are There Downsides to Always Keeping Your Gas Tank Full?
Read Full ArticleI like to keep my gas tank full in case of traffic tie-ups, but is it bad for the engine not to let the old gas get used up first?
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Help keep your vehicle's tires safe
Read Full ArticleAccording to NHTSA, under-inflated tires can adversely affect fuel economy, lead to skidding and loss of control and hydroplaning on wet surfaces. It can also increase stopping distance and the likelihood of tire failures.
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Study Shows Top Tier Gasoline Worth the Extra Price
Read Full ArticleLocation and price drive gasoline sales, according to a new survey by the American Automobile Association. But an extensive study also conducted by AAA, reveals that consumers would be wise to factor the quality of the gasoline in their purchase decision.
Using an independent engine testing lab that specializes in fuel analysis, AAA sought to answer the question: Is “Top Tier” gasoline worth the price? The short answer is yes.
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Evenflo SensorSafe Car Seat Alerts Parents to Presence of Child Still in the Car
Read Full ArticleThe reports roll in with unsettling regularity: A young child is killed by exposure to extreme temperatures when left behind in a parked car.
For several years, child passenger safety advocates have appealed to automotive and child-restraint manufacturers for ways to prevent these avoidable leave-behind deaths.
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10 Ways to Avoid a Crash
Read Full ArticleMany people equate car safety with crashworthiness. But Consumer Reports believes the technology that helps you avoid the car crash in the first place is just as valuable.
But choosing a safe car can be challenging when that technology gets lost in a showroom alphabet soup of acronyms that salespeople themselves may undervalue or underemphasize.
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The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Read Full ArticleNodding off at the wheel isn’t just frightening—it can be fatal. Consider that at 55 mph you cover the length of a football field in 5 seconds. In fact, about one-fifth of fatal car crashes involve a drowsy driver, according to a 2014 study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in which specially trained investigators analyzed 14,268 car crashes between 2009 and 2013.
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How to Avoid Holiday Package Theft at Home
Read Full ArticleUnless you’ve had a package stolen from your doorstep, you probably don’t give much thought to where FedEx or UPS or the U.S. Postal Service drops off a delivery.
But maybe you should. Law-enforcement agencies from Jacksonville, Florida, to Princeton, Colorado, are alerting people about package theft by Scrooge-y crooks who could make the holidays a little less merry by snatching holiday gifts from their doorsteps.
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What Goes Wrong as Cars Age
Read Full ArticleEven the best cars develop problems as they rack up the miles. Parts wear, break down, and ultimately need replacement, following the natural order for cars. But components wear at different rates, as highlighted in the chart below.
Breaking out the data from our Annual Auto Survey reveals trends among the 17 potential trouble areas. We've sorted the average problem rates at three, six, and nine years to show the prevalence of some problems and how they increase over time.
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Why Tires Go Flat in Cold Weather
Read Full ArticleAs winter approaches, many motorists will experience a low-pressure warning light on the dash or simply observe that the tires look a bit less full than they should. The main reason for this is the dropping temperatures, which cause the air to become denser and consequently lower the tire pressure. Of course, tires naturally lose pressure over time, and there can be a puncture.
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The Real Difference a Fuel-Efficient Car Can Make
Read Full ArticleMany of us try to make daily choices to reduce the amount of energy and effort it takes to live our lives. It's human nature to strive for efficiency. The benefits can be experienced daily, including having more time to spend on the things and people that matter most. Collectively, our actions can have a far-reaching impact, such as reducing energy consumption and contributing to cleaner air.
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