Before buying a used car, it’s imperative to determine its manufacture date. It can help shed light on possible defects the seller didn’t mention and make you more confident in your pick. So, let’s ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. If you’re unsure whether your vehicle is still under warranty, you can find out using its vehicle identification number, or VIN. The VIN includes the ...

It's OK, most of us have done it. We see headline after headline about yet another safety recall of thousands, if not millions, of cars or trucks – and never check to see whether our car or truck is ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Aug. 28, 2022. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. Even if you don’t have much mechanical ...

Car shopping is hard, we wonder if that vehicle is worth years of monthly payments. Being aware of these key deal-breakers ...

Learn how to do a warranty check by VIN and read your odometer mileage to see if your car’s factory bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranty has expired. MarketWatch Guides may receive compensation ...