Car Buying Guides & Tips

Expert advice to help you make smarter car buying decisions. From budget planning to ownership costs, we've got you covered.

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EV, Hybrid & Future Cars

Best EVs Based on Total Cost of Ownership

Best EVs in the US based on total cost of ownership—purchase, incentives, charging, depreciation, and maintenance over 5 years.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Cars With Lowest Maintenance Cost

Cars with lowest maintenance cost in the US—reliable brands and models that cost less to maintain over 5 years.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Cheapest Car to Own Over 5 Years

Cheapest car to own over 5 years in the US—total cost of ownership including depreciation, fuel, insurance, and maintenance.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Compare Two Cars Ownership Cost

Compare two cars ownership cost in the US—5-year total cost including depreciation, fuel, insurance, and maintenance.

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Ownership Cost Breakdown

Cost of Ownership Gas vs Hybrid vs EV

Cost of ownership gas vs hybrid vs EV in the US—purchase, fuel/charging, depreciation, and maintenance. How to compare.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Payments, Budgets & Affordability

Cost of Owning Two Cars

Cost of owning two cars in the US—payment, insurance, fuel, maintenance for both; use affordability and total cost so you don't over-borrow.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Depreciation & Resale

Depreciation vs Maintenance Which Matters More

Depreciation vs maintenance cost in the US—which matters more for total cost of ownership and how to compare when buying.

January 31, 20263 min read
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Ownership Cost Breakdown

Expensive Cars That Are Surprisingly Cheap to Own

Expensive cars that are surprisingly cheap to own in the US—strong resale, low maintenance, or efficiency. How to compare total cost.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Ownership Cost Breakdown

How Climate Affects Maintenance Costs

How climate affects maintenance costs in the US—heat, cold, humidity, and what to budget by region.

January 31, 20262 min read
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