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Car & Driving Tips

Experts share advice on all things related to your car: from how and when to buy or lease a new or used car to how to manage car repairs and scheduled maintenance. Stay updated on car seat laws, learn the basics like how to change a tire, and get practical tips for driving safely and smartly.

A teen puts on her setbelt before driving on a sunny day.

New drivers are especially at risk during the 100 Deadliest Days of summer.

A man looks at a white sedan in a dealership showroom.

That shiny new ride begins to lose value the minute you drive it off the lot. Here’s what you can do about it.

A person replaces their car engine air filter.

We answer reader questions about when and how to replace or clean this critical component.

A woman selects her preferred gas at a gas station.

A lot of the conventional wisdom about maximizing your car’s miles per gallon simply isn’t correct.

A driver walks toward their car with the hood up with jumper cables.

As summer weather heats up, here’s how to keep your car’s power source in top shape.

interior of a car dashboard

What is that ominous red symbol trying to tell you—and what should you do about it?

A person breaks into a parked car with a screwdriver.

Auto burglary is on the rise. Here’s how to prevent it from happening to you.

A person opens a roof-top storage box on their SUV parked in forest.

Spring is peak time for sticky stuff falling on your car. Here’s how to deal with it.

A couple load wood into the back of a 2025 Ford Maverick XLT.

In the market for a hybrid car, SUV, truck, or minivan? Check out these top picks from AAA.

A white SUV drives through the Arizona desert on a sunny day.

Learn the signs that your brakes need service and how to keep them in good working order.

a woman's hands unzip her black wallet as she goes to remove her ID

What you need to know about the requirements that went into effect on May 7, 2025.

A mechanic prepares a new traction hybrid battery for a Toyota Prius

The traction batteries in hybrids are good for a long time—but they do wear out eventually.

A couple look at new cars in a dealership showroom.

Consider tariffs, tax credits and deductions, and interest rates in your calculations.

A red 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E on a desert highway.

If you’re thinking of buying, here are some prime candidates.

AAA Member uses the AAA mobile app to request battery testing

A routine yearly battery check can keep your engine running.

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