A property tax on a car is an annual charge based on the vehicle’s assessed value, separate from a one-time sales tax.

SUV stands for sport utility vehicle, but the label covers two distinct vehicle types — truck-based body-on-frame models and car-based unibody.

A principal-only car payment is an extra payment applied directly to the loan principal balance rather than toward future interest.

ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System, a computerized safety feature that helps you steer and avoid skidding during emergency braking.

Maybach is a German ultra-luxury brand, founded in 1909, now a Mercedes-Benz sub-brand producing exclusive handcrafted S-Class, GLS.

A pressure plate is a spring-loaded clamp bolted to the engine flywheel that pushes the clutch disc against the flywheel to send torque.

Max AC activates a car’s recirculation mode, closing the outside air intake to cool already-chilled cabin air faster than pulling in hot outside air.

A pre-soak is the initial chemical spray applied before contact washing that loosens and lifts heavy dirt, bugs.

Maserati is an Italian luxury car manufacturer founded in 1914, known for high-performance sports cars, sedans, and SUVs with distinctive style.

The market value of your car is its estimated current worth based on age, mileage, condition, and recent sales of similar vehicles in your area.