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How to Read IIHS Safety Rankings for Family-Friendly Cars
Learn how IIHS LATCH ratings can help you choose a vehicle with easier car-seat installation, plus key differences between LATCH and seat belts.
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Preparing Your Car for a Hurricane: An Emergency Checklist
Prepare your car for hurricane season with maintenance tips, storage advice, EV precautions, and an emergency kit checklist for safer evacuations.
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What Is an EREV?
Extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) drive like EVs but use onboard gas engines as generators to recharge their batteries and extend range.
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Is It Safe to Drive a Car Damaged in a Flood?
You should not start or drive a flood-damaged car until it has been inspected.
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Flooded Car? FAQs for Affected Owners and Shoppers
Learn what to do if your car is damaged by a flood, including insurance steps, EV safety, repairs, FEMA aid, and how to avoid buying a flood-damaged vehicle.
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What Is Defensive Driving?
Defensive driving tips to help you avoid hazards, reduce collision risk, stay safe on the road, and drive with greater confidence.
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What to Do if Your Car Is Flooded: 8 Steps You Must Take
Learn what to do after your car floods, from staying safe and documenting damage to contacting insurance and getting professional inspections.
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DIY Automotive Air Conditioning Repair and Diagnostics Guide
Learn how to diagnose, repair, vacuum, and recharge your vehicle’s AC system safely while avoiding common recharge-kit mistakes.
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The Best Ways to Protect Your Car During a Flood
Protect your car from flood damage with practical tips, including lifts, barriers, parking garages, relocation, and flooded-car inspection steps.
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Flood-Damaged Cars: How to Spot and Avoid Them
Learn how to spot flood damage in a used car, check titles and VIN reports, avoid title-washing scams and know when to walk away.