Autos & Driving Editorial Team

Autos & Driving Editorial Team

Autos & Driving 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.

Brake Wear: The Signals Most Drivers Ignore Until It's Too Late
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Brake Wear: The Signals Most Drivers Ignore Until It's Too Late

5 min read
Car Battery Care from First Charge to Final Failure
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Car Battery Care from First Charge to Final Failure

8 min read
Car Fluids Every Driver Should Know How to Check
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Car Fluids Every Driver Should Know How to Check

7 min read
DIY vs. Shop: Knowing Which Maintenance Tasks to Hand Off
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DIY vs. Shop: Knowing Which Maintenance Tasks to Hand Off

6 min read
High-Mileage Vehicle Upkeep: What Changes After 100,000 Miles
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High-Mileage Vehicle Upkeep: What Changes After 100,000 Miles

6 min read
Keeping a Maintenance Log: How and Why It Pays Off
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Keeping a Maintenance Log: How and Why It Pays Off

6 min read
Myths About Car Maintenance That Cost Drivers Money
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Myths About Car Maintenance That Cost Drivers Money

6 min read
Oil Changes: What Actually Happens If You Skip Them
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Oil Changes: What Actually Happens If You Skip Them

8 min read
Parts That Wear Out Faster Than Most Drivers Expect
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Parts That Wear Out Faster Than Most Drivers Expect

5 min read
Synthetic vs. Conventional Motor Oil
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Synthetic vs. Conventional Motor Oil

5 min read
The Long-Term Case for Keeping Up with Routine Maintenance
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The Long-Term Case for Keeping Up with Routine Maintenance

6 min read
The Seasonal Car Maintenance Calendar Every Driver Should Follow
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The Seasonal Car Maintenance Calendar Every Driver Should Follow

6 min read
Tire Pressure and Tread Depth: Why Both Numbers Matter
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Tire Pressure and Tread Depth: Why Both Numbers Matter

7 min read
Understanding Your Owner's Manual Maintenance Schedule
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Understanding Your Owner's Manual Maintenance Schedule

7 min read
What a Multi-Point Inspection Actually Covers
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What a Multi-Point Inspection Actually Covers

7 min read
Your Car's Warning Lights, Decoded
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Your Car's Warning Lights, Decoded

6 min read
Auto Loan Terms Decoded: APR, Loan Term, and Monthly Payment
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Auto Loan Terms Decoded: APR, Loan Term, and Monthly Payment

5 min read
Before You Sign at the Dealership
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Before You Sign at the Dealership

6 min read
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
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Buying vs. Leasing a Car

6 min read
Car Ownership Costs Most Buyers Don't Factor In
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Car Ownership Costs Most Buyers Don't Factor In

7 min read
Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used: What the Distinction Actually Means
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Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used: What the Distinction Actually Means

5 min read
Financing Through a Dealer vs. Your Own Bank
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Financing Through a Dealer vs. Your Own Bank

6 min read
Getting a Pre-Purchase Inspection on a Used Car
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Getting a Pre-Purchase Inspection on a Used Car

6 min read
How Credit Score Affects Your Auto Loan Rate
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How Credit Score Affects Your Auto Loan Rate

7 min read
Leasing a Car: How the Numbers Actually Work
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Leasing a Car: How the Numbers Actually Work

8 min read
Negotiating a Car Price Without the Pressure
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Negotiating a Car Price Without the Pressure

7 min read
Pitfalls That Catch First-Time Car Buyers Off Guard
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Pitfalls That Catch First-Time Car Buyers Off Guard

5 min read
The Car Buying Process, Step by Step
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The Car Buying Process, Step by Step

8 min read
The Complete Picture on Extended Warranties and Service Contracts
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The Complete Picture on Extended Warranties and Service Contracts

7 min read
What a Vehicle History Report Can and Cannot Tell You
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What a Vehicle History Report Can and Cannot Tell You

6 min read
What the Sticker Price Doesn't Tell You
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What the Sticker Price Doesn't Tell You

7 min read
Why Trade-In Offers Vary So Much — and How to Navigate Them
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Why Trade-In Offers Vary So Much — and How to Navigate Them

7 min read
A Driver's Complete Reference to U.S. Traffic Signs
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A Driver's Complete Reference to U.S. Traffic Signs

5 min read
Before Every Long Road Trip: A Pre-Departure Safety Checklist
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Before Every Long Road Trip: A Pre-Departure Safety Checklist

6 min read
Defensive Driving: What It Actually Means and Why It Matters
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Defensive Driving: What It Actually Means and Why It Matters

7 min read
Distracted Driving Beyond the Phone: What Else Is Taking Your Eyes Off the Road
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Distracted Driving Beyond the Phone: What Else Is Taking Your Eyes Off the Road

7 min read
Driving Through School Zones and Construction Zones: What the Law Requires
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Driving Through School Zones and Construction Zones: What the Law Requires

8 min read
Driving in Rain, Snow, and Fog: Adjusting for Conditions Most Drivers Underestimate
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Driving in Rain, Snow, and Fog: Adjusting for Conditions Most Drivers Underestimate

7 min read
Highway vs. City Driving: How the Skills You Need Actually Differ
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Highway vs. City Driving: How the Skills You Need Actually Differ

6 min read
Night Driving Risks That Even Experienced Drivers Overlook
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Night Driving Risks That Even Experienced Drivers Overlook

7 min read
Road Rage vs. Aggressive Driving: Two Related Problems With Very Different Legal Consequences
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Road Rage vs. Aggressive Driving: Two Related Problems With Very Different Legal Consequences

5 min read
Roundabouts in America: Rules, Yield Logic, and Why Many Drivers Get Them Wrong
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Roundabouts in America: Rules, Yield Logic, and Why Many Drivers Get Them Wrong

6 min read
Safe Driving in America: A Complete Guide to Rules, Risks, and Road Habits That Hold Up
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Safe Driving in America: A Complete Guide to Rules, Risks, and Road Habits That Hold Up

9 min read
Safe Following Distance vs. Reaction Time: Why Drivers Confuse the Two
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Safe Following Distance vs. Reaction Time: Why Drivers Confuse the Two

6 min read
Teen Drivers and the Road: Understanding Graduated Licensing Laws by State
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Teen Drivers and the Road: Understanding Graduated Licensing Laws by State

8 min read
The Truth About Tailgating: Why 'Three Seconds' Is the Minimum, Not the Target
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The Truth About Tailgating: Why 'Three Seconds' Is the Minimum, Not the Target

7 min read
What New Drivers Should Know Before Getting on a Highway for the First Time
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What New Drivers Should Know Before Getting on a Highway for the First Time

8 min read
What the Yellow Lines on American Roads Are Really Telling You
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What the Yellow Lines on American Roads Are Really Telling You

5 min read