Car dealers negotiate every day; most buyers do it every few years. The way to even the odds is preparation: know what the car should cost, keep each part of the deal separate, and be ready to walk away. Know the real price Start with the exact model, trim and options you want. Then look … Read more
Reliability rankings are published every year, and the same names tend to appear at the top. They are a good starting point, but they hide big differences between models of the same brand, so it pays to understand where the data comes from. Where reliability rankings come from The best-known sources in the US are … Read more
For most buyers, a well-chosen used car is the cheapest way to own a reliable vehicle. The biggest drop in value happens in the first years, and someone else has already paid for it. The risk is buying a car with hidden problems, and that risk can be managed. The advantages Depreciation is the main … Read more
The right family car depends less on brand than on a few numbers: how many seats you need every day, how many car seats have to fit side by side, and how much you carry. Get those right and almost any well-rated model will do the job. One or two children: a compact car can … Read more
Electric cars are no longer a niche. Global sales have grown fast over the past decade, and in several countries a large share of new cars sold is now electric; in Norway, nearly all of them are. At the same time, growth has been uneven, and many drivers still have good reasons to wait. The … Read more
A vibration that appears only when you brake points almost always to the brakes themselves, most often the discs (rotors). Where you feel it and when it happens help narrow it down. Uneven rotors: the most common cause When brake rotors develop uneven thickness, the pads grip harder at some points than others as the … Read more
An engine needs three things to keep running: fuel, air and a spark at the right moment, all controlled by the engine computer. A stall happens when one of them is interrupted. Finding which one is the key to the repair. If your car stalls on the road Turn on your hazard lights and steer … Read more
Yes, a sunroof can be added to many cars that did not come with one. Specialist shops cut an opening in the roof and fit a pop-up, spoiler or sliding unit. Whether you should is a different question, because it means permanently modifying a structural part of the car. Types of aftermarket sunroofs Cost depends … Read more
