Maintenance
Car Repair Costs Rising--Apart From Hybrids, Which Get Cheaper
There was a time when the average vehicle could be expected to go wrong on a fairly regular basis. That's not the case these days, and in general cars are more reliable than ever--even if repair costs are increasing. Well, they are for regular vehicles anyway, as a study by CarMD suggests the cost...
Hybrid Owners: Still Happy After 200K-300K Miles
You'll probably remember stories about Hummers being greener than hybrids over a dust-to-rust car lifecycle from a few years back. Much of the heavyweight Hummer's supposed... August 6, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
2013 Nissan Easy Fill Tire Alert System: Helpful, Or Annoying?
Over the last few years, we’ve seen an increase in the amount of driver-friendly technology being added to cars to make them easier to use. Normally, that includes... May 29, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 8
Healthy Engine Oil Helps Gas Mileage: But Do You Know How To Check It?
There was a time, not so long ago, when car owners were expected to carry out basic maintenance and regular servicing on their car using a handful of wrenches and common... May 25, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2
2012 Volt Cheaper To Own Than 2012 Leaf, Says Kelley Blue Book
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt might cost nearly $5,000 cheaper more than the 2012 Nissan Leaf, but over the next five years, it might cost you less to run. At least, that’s... February 8, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 42
Want To Keep Your 2012 Nissan Leaf Clean Inside? Here's How
They say that every cloud has a silver lining - in other words, there's a bright side to even the darkest of situations. That being the case, what's the opposite? What's the... February 2, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2
Life After Death: What Happens When Your Prius Battery Dies
Believe it or not, the humble Toyota Prius has been on sale in the U.S. for 12 years. While many of these original 2000 Priuses are still giving their owners the same gas... January 6, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 10
Waterless Coolant Improves Engine Life, Boosts MPG 10 Percent
Engine coolant isn't something you often think about when considering the running costs of your car. Beyond regularly filling up the gas tank and changing the oil every so... January 5, 2012 by Antony Ingram 18
Fuel Efficiency Hurts: Gas Tax Revenue Plummets, Roads Crumble
Cars with higher gas mileage pay less per mile in gasoline tax. And plug-in cars pay no gas tax at all. With far tougher fuel economy standards looming--34.1 mpg by 2016 and... November 14, 2011 by John Voelcker 2
Even A 3000-MPG Chevy Volt Has To Turn On The Engine Sometimes
As Chevrolet very often point outs in marketing its 2011 Volt extended-range electric car, more than 70 percent of U.S. vehicles cover less than 40 miles a day. That means... July 27, 2011 by John Voelcker 1
Do Battery-Pack Failures Reduce the Life of Hybrid Cars? A Reader Asks
Our reader Jonathan P asks: I have a 1997 Saturn that, remarkably, is still running. It probably has the book value of a large watermelon, so if anything major goes wrong... February 23, 2011 by John Voelcker 25
2012 Ford Focus Electric: All The Parts It Doesn't Have...
A few days ago we told you what you needed to know about Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt servicing. After all, an electric car doesn't have many of the serviceable components... February 10, 2011 by Antony Ingram 10
What You Need To Know About Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt Servicing
A few months ago we asked the question, what exactly do you have to service on a 2011 Nissan LEAF? After all, the LEAF doesn't even contain many of the items that require... February 7, 2011 by Antony Ingram 3
So What Exactly DO You Have to Service On a 2011 Nissan Leaf?
Despite initial purchase prices higher than those for gasoline cars of equivalent performance (before incentives, anyway), electric cars undisputably cost less to run. Not... August 16, 2010 by John Voelcker 13
Coda's Electric-Vehicle Cost Calculator: What Can You Save?
Have you ever wondered how much money you'd save by switching from a gasoline car to an electric vehicle? If you're not too hot at math (join the club), it can be a confusing... July 12, 2010 by Antony Ingram 13
Green Driving Tips To Improve Your Gas Mileage This Summer
While the July Fourth holiday weekend has ended, many Americans still have a hefty amount of summer travel ahead. With gas prices slowly inching toward $3 a gallon, many... July 8, 2010 by Anthony Alaniz 3
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