Cars & Driving Editorial Team
Articles by Cars & Driving Editorial Team
Before You Set Foot in a Dealership
6 min · Dec 24, 2025
Car Buying for First-Timers: What No One Thinks to Explain
9 min · Apr 10, 2023
Certified Pre-Owned Programs: What the Designation Actually Covers
8 min · Sep 24, 2025
Common Myths About Car Negotiations That Cost Buyers Money
5 min · Sep 29, 2024
Financing Through a Dealer vs. Your Own Bank or Credit Union
6 min · Mar 11, 2023
How Auto Loan Interest Works — and Why the Math Matters
7 min · Jun 6, 2026
Key Terms in Every Car Purchase Agreement
6 min · Apr 19, 2026
Leasing vs. Buying: Understanding the Financial and Practical Differences
6 min · Jan 6, 2026
New Car vs. Used Car: What the Trade-Offs Actually Look Like
6 min · Jun 18, 2023
Private Seller vs. Dealership: Buying a Used Car from Each
6 min · Feb 29, 2024
Reading a Used Car Vehicle History Report
7 min · Sep 17, 2023
The Add-Ons Dealers Offer at Signing — and How to Evaluate Each One
7 min · May 1, 2025
The Car-Buying Process, Start to Finish
8 min · May 21, 2026
What a Car's Window Sticker Is Really Telling You
7 min · Jun 17, 2025
What a Pre-Purchase Inspection Covers — and Why It Matters for Used Cars
7 min · May 7, 2025
Why Your Trade-In Offer Varies So Much Between Dealerships
5 min · Feb 14, 2024
Before You Hand Over Your Keys: Choosing a Mechanic You Can Trust
5 min · May 31, 2023
Car Insurance Coverage Types, Explained in Plain English
8 min · Dec 10, 2024
Depreciation and the Used Car Equation
8 min · Oct 13, 2024
Extended Warranties on Used Cars: What the Coverage Actually Includes
7 min · Nov 17, 2024
Garage vs. Driveway Storage: How Where You Park Affects Your Vehicle
6 min · Sep 16, 2023
Keeping a Used Car Running Well Past 150,000 Miles
6 min · Mar 6, 2024
Leasing vs. Buying a Car: A Practical Framework for the Decision
5 min · Dec 2, 2025
Owning Your First Car: What No One Tells You in the First Year
8 min · Apr 12, 2026
Reading a Repair Estimate Without Getting Lost
7 min · Jan 10, 2023
Seasonal Car Care Across the US: Adjusting for Your Climate
6 min · May 6, 2023
Synthetic vs. Conventional Motor Oil: Does the Difference Matter for Your Engine?
5 min · Aug 12, 2023
The Real Cost of Owning a Car Beyond the Monthly Payment
8 min · Aug 7, 2023
Tire Care Myths That Could Be Wearing Down Your Wheels Early
6 min · Oct 18, 2023
What Your Car's Warning Lights Are Actually Telling You
6 min · Jun 18, 2023
Why Skipping Routine Maintenance Ends Up Costing More
5 min · Jul 10, 2024
Your Car's Maintenance Schedule, Demystified
5 min · Aug 8, 2025
Alcohol, Cannabis, and Prescription Drugs: How Each Affects Driving Differently
7 min · Mar 28, 2023
Before Every Road Trip: A Safety Check Most Drivers Skip
6 min · May 29, 2023
Car Seat Safety from Infancy Through Booster Stage
8 min · Sep 15, 2025
Defensive Driving: What It Is and How It Actually Works
7 min · Aug 19, 2025
Driving Habits That Feel Safe but Quietly Raise Your Risk
5 min · Jan 8, 2023
Driving in Rain, Snow, Ice, and Fog: Adjusting for Each Condition
8 min · Nov 29, 2024
Drowsy Driving Is More Dangerous Than Most Drivers Realize
9 min · Apr 29, 2026
Hands-Free Doesn't Mean Risk-Free: The Truth About Distracted Driving
6 min · Mar 26, 2024
Highway Driving vs. City Driving: How Risk Profiles Differ
6 min · Jul 5, 2024
Merging, Yielding, and Right-of-Way: Rules American Drivers Most Often Misread
5 min · Apr 22, 2026
Night Driving: Why Darkness Changes Everything About Road Hazards
7 min · Mar 3, 2023
Teen Drivers and Graduated Licensing: What the Research Shows
8 min · Feb 28, 2025
The Hidden Costs of Speeding Beyond the Ticket
8 min · Jul 12, 2026
Tire Blowout, Brake Failure, Skid: Responding to a Sudden Loss of Control
6 min · Sep 9, 2025
What the Two-Second Rule Actually Means — and When It Falls Short
7 min · Sep 9, 2024
Why Blind Spots Catch Drivers Off Guard — and How Mirrors Can Help
9 min · Jun 10, 2026