In the second-hand car market, tampered odometers are a common issue. A tampered odometer refers to the act of using ...

As far as routine auto maintenance goes, it's common knowledge that changing your oil, rotating your tires, and replacing filters can not only lengthen the life of your engine but also help increase ...

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Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. These days, cashing a check can be as easy as using your bank ...

At a time when vehicle diagnostics can demand a computer science degree, being able to get some insight into your engine health with nothing but a rag and a bit of know-how can be downright refreshing ...

Last month, I helped my dad choose a used car and almost fell into a big trap — that shiny Toyota Corolla had a dashboard ...

It may seem as though check-writing is becoming a lost art, but it remains a popular way to send money. A recent study from Abrigo, which makes fraud-prevention software, found that 61% of Americans ...

If you've spotted a nice motorcycle, whether at your local dealer, an online marketplace, or through a forum, one of the first checks you should perform is verifying the VIN. A VIN (Vehicle ...

People are more likely to check their phones first thing in the morning than they were last year, a new report finds. But some digital habits became a little less habitual. Emily is an experienced ...

Ash-har Quraishi is a consumer correspondent based in Chicago. He is an Emmy Award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of local, national, international and investigative reporting experience.