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What is the expected amount of mileage to put on a car per year?

What car should a new parent buy?

Help!! My wife and I just had a child (now 10 months old) and are having car problems — we have three cars and only two drivers. We thought we got away with no kids for 13 years, but alas, now we have a kiddo. I need to know what car will replace the versatility of my new-ish Dodge pickup, the fun of my 10th AE Miata and the usefulness of my old ’99 Saturn SL2?

What truck gets the best mileage?

Which full-size pickup truck gets the best gas mileage?

What AWD car has a column shifter?

My mother lives in West Virginia and is looking for an AWD sedan with the gearshift on the steering column instead of between the seats. What do you recommend?

What are rpms?

What are rpms and how do they work? The more rpms, the more power? Do they affect gas consumption?

Should I buy a four-cylinder or six-cylinder midsize sedan?

Do I really need the power of a six-cylinder in a midsize sedan like a Camry, Accord or Altima? Will a four-cylinder do the job, or will it only do it to some point? Will the four-cylinder hold the car for 10 years plus?

Do Volvo’s non-turbo FWD cars use premium fuel?

Can you adjust a BMW X5's foot pedals?

I recently looked at a 2006 BMW X5 I really liked, but the pedals were too high for me. Is there any way to get them adjusted?

What is direct injection?

What is direct injection and why does it make engines more powerful and more efficient?

When are the new diesel Volkswagens coming?

I’m holding out for a diesel VW. Can you tell me when to expect the Jetta, Rabbit and the new Tiguan?

What kinds of independent suspensions are there?

What is the difference between a MacPherson strut suspension, a multilink suspension and a double-wishbone suspension? Are there any other kinds of independent suspensions?

Should I buy a Camry Hybrid?

I need to buy a new car. I'm a real estate agent, so I need something relatively "nice." I had my eye on the BMW 3 Series for a while because of the great warranty, but I’m interested in getting a hybrid. I like the Toyota Camry Hybrid, but worry about the acceleration since it only comes with the four-cylinder engine. If you have anything else to suggest, I'd love to hear it! Only requirements are that it needs to be a four-door and decently nice for clients, and I'd like a lease payment of under $500/mo.

What does a carburetor do?

What does a carburetor do and does my car have one? It’s a Dodge Caliber.

Which Jeep Freedom Drive package is right for me?

I have a '98 Grand Cherokee with the inline-six-cylinder engine and it's still going strong at 210,000 miles. It is a very capable vehicle in snow (I live in the mountains of northern New Hampshire) and in the offroad places I usually take it. But its fuel economy is pretty bad and I am thinking of replacing it.

I am thinking of the Patriot because I want much better fuel economy, but I need a vehicle that's capable in the snow and moderate offroad summer conditions.

I am trying to determine if the Patriot with Freedom Drive I package and a manual transmission will do the trick.

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Why are oil change intervals getting longer?

Why are car companies claiming longer intervals between recommended oil changes? I always assumed 2,000 – 3,000 miles.

Why are diesel engines more efficient?

Why are diesel engines more efficient than gas engines?

How do I find the correct tire pressure for my car?

There’s a pressure rating on the tires themselves, but the door has a different pressure number. Which one is correct? How many psi should I have in my tires?

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