Benjamin Preston has been a reporter with the Consumer Reports autos team since 2020, focusing on new and used car buying, auto insurance, car maintenance and repair, and electric bikes.

Instead of haggling with a salesperson at a dealership, you can negotiate by phone and email, or use services like CR’s Build & Buy to get ... director at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center ...

If you’re looking for an affordable new car, though, you don’t want to just buy the cheapest thing on the lot. Instead, our friends over at Consumer Reports put together a list of the 10 “cheap” cars ...

While it's true that used cars can have issues, even a brand-new car needs maintenance and sometimes repairs (and they aren't ...

In addition to research and reviews, Consumer Reports offers members access to the Build & Buy Car Buying Service at no additional cost. Through this service, members can compare in-stock ...

Tires are increasingly expensive, and choosing the right one for your car and budget can be challenging ... automotive engineer at Consumer Reports. “This is especially true on expensive ...

What are the most important factors consumers consider when buying a car? Fuel efficiency ... Related: The least expensive car brands to repair & maintain according to Consumer Reports So, which cars ...