Autos Editorial Team

Autos Editorial Team

Autos Editorial Team is the collective byline for our editorial team and contributor network. Articles published under this byline or an editorial pen name are researched, written, and reviewed according to our editorial standards for clarity, consistency, and independence before publication.

Battery Health and Electrical Gremlins: What's Draining Your Car
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Battery Health and Electrical Gremlins: What's Draining Your Car

8 min read
Brake Wear: How to Read the Warning Signs Before They Become a Safety Issue
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Brake Wear: How to Read the Warning Signs Before They Become a Safety Issue

7 min read
Car Fluids Every Driver Should Know About
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Car Fluids Every Driver Should Know About

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Car Maintenance Costs: What Drivers Typically Spend and Why It Varies
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Car Maintenance Costs: What Drivers Typically Spend and Why It Varies

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Conventional vs. Synthetic Motor Oil: What Changes Under the Hood
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Conventional vs. Synthetic Motor Oil: What Changes Under the Hood

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DIY Car Maintenance vs. Taking It to a Shop
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DIY Car Maintenance vs. Taking It to a Shop

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Everything That Goes Into Keeping a Car Road-Ready
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Everything That Goes Into Keeping a Car Road-Ready

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High-Mileage Vehicles: How Maintenance Priorities Shift After 100,000 Miles
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High-Mileage Vehicles: How Maintenance Priorities Shift After 100,000 Miles

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Oil Change Intervals: What the Numbers on the Sticker Actually Mean
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Oil Change Intervals: What the Numbers on the Sticker Actually Mean

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Reading Your Owner's Manual: The Most Underused Resource in Your Glove Box
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Reading Your Owner's Manual: The Most Underused Resource in Your Glove Box

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Seasonal Car Care: Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter and Summer Extremes
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Seasonal Car Care: Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter and Summer Extremes

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Skipping Scheduled Maintenance: What Actually Happens Over Time
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Skipping Scheduled Maintenance: What Actually Happens Over Time

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The Garage vs. Dealership Service Debate
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The Garage vs. Dealership Service Debate

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Tire Pressure, Tread Depth, and Rotation: A Driver's Field Reference
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Tire Pressure, Tread Depth, and Rotation: A Driver's Field Reference

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Why Your Check Engine Light Comes On—and When to Act Fast
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Why Your Check Engine Light Comes On—and When to Act Fast

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Your Car's Maintenance Schedule, Explained
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Your Car's Maintenance Schedule, Explained

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Before You Visit the Dealership: A Pre-Purchase Checklist
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Before You Visit the Dealership: A Pre-Purchase Checklist

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Buying a Car Online vs. Through a Traditional Dealership
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Buying a Car Online vs. Through a Traditional Dealership

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Car-Buying Terms Every Shopper Should Understand
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Car-Buying Terms Every Shopper Should Understand

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Certified Pre-Owned Programs: What They Include and What They Don't
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Certified Pre-Owned Programs: What They Include and What They Don't

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Common Myths About Car Dealerships and How Negotiation Really Works
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Common Myths About Car Dealerships and How Negotiation Really Works

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Dealer Financing vs. Bank or Credit Union Loans
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Dealer Financing vs. Bank or Credit Union Loans

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Financing vs. Paying Cash for a Car
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Financing vs. Paying Cash for a Car

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First-Time Car Buyer's Introduction to the Process
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First-Time Car Buyer's Introduction to the Process

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Getting a Pre-Purchase Inspection on a Used Car
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Getting a Pre-Purchase Inspection on a Used Car

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New Car vs. Used Car: What the Trade-Offs Actually Look Like
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New Car vs. Used Car: What the Trade-Offs Actually Look Like

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Private Seller vs. Dealership: Weighing Your Options
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Private Seller vs. Dealership: Weighing Your Options

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The Car-Buying Process, Start to Finish
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The Car-Buying Process, Start to Finish

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Trade-Ins: How the Process Works and What to Expect
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Trade-Ins: How the Process Works and What to Expect

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Understanding Add-Ons: What Dealers Offer After You've Agreed on a Price
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Understanding Add-Ons: What Dealers Offer After You've Agreed on a Price

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What a Vehicle History Report Does and Doesn't Tell You
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What a Vehicle History Report Does and Doesn't Tell You

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Why the Monthly Payment Shouldn't Drive Your Car Decision
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Why the Monthly Payment Shouldn't Drive Your Car Decision

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Before You Pull Out of the Driveway: A Pre-Trip Safety Walkthrough
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Before You Pull Out of the Driveway: A Pre-Trip Safety Walkthrough

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Blind Spot Awareness: The Gap Between Where Mirrors End and Danger Begins
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Blind Spot Awareness: The Gap Between Where Mirrors End and Danger Begins

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Defensive Driving: What It Actually Means on Today's Roads
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Defensive Driving: What It Actually Means on Today's Roads

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Driving in Rain, Fog, and Snow: Adjusting Your Habits for Each Condition
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Driving in Rain, Fog, and Snow: Adjusting Your Habits for Each Condition

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Getting Your First Driver's License: What New Drivers Need to Know
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Getting Your First Driver's License: What New Drivers Need to Know

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Hands-Free vs. Handheld Phones Behind the Wheel
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Hands-Free vs. Handheld Phones Behind the Wheel

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Merging, Yielding, and Right-of-Way: The Traffic Concepts Many Drivers Get Wrong
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Merging, Yielding, and Right-of-Way: The Traffic Concepts Many Drivers Get Wrong

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Night Driving Habits That Separate Safe Drivers from Overconfident Ones
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Night Driving Habits That Separate Safe Drivers from Overconfident Ones

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Road Rage vs. Assertive Driving: Knowing Where the Line Is
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Road Rage vs. Assertive Driving: Knowing Where the Line Is

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Road Safety from Start to License: A Complete Driver's Education Overview
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Road Safety from Start to License: A Complete Driver's Education Overview

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Roundabouts, Four-Way Stops, and Uncontrolled Intersections Compared
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Roundabouts, Four-Way Stops, and Uncontrolled Intersections Compared

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Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, Cyclists, and Large Trucks
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Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, Cyclists, and Large Trucks

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Speeding Myths That Give Drivers a False Sense of Control
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Speeding Myths That Give Drivers a False Sense of Control

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The Rules Around School Zones, Crosswalks, and Pedestrian Right-of-Way
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The Rules Around School Zones, Crosswalks, and Pedestrian Right-of-Way

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What Happens to Your Reaction Time When You Drive Drowsy
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What Happens to Your Reaction Time When You Drive Drowsy

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Why Tailgating Is More Dangerous Than Most Drivers Realize
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Why Tailgating Is More Dangerous Than Most Drivers Realize

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