Best Used Cars and SUVs for Less Than $5,000

Below, we have the most reliable used cars available for $5,000 or less. The top choices came with standard electronic stability control (ESC), a safety system that saves lives and is now required on all new cars. We also included models where ESC was available as an option, and the ones that did not offer…

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Should You Top Off Your Car’s Gas Tank?

Adding more fuel after the gas pump clicks off can damage the charcoal canister by saturating it with fuel and cause the check-engine light to illuminate. If the ORVR is damaged, it won’t adequately capture those harmful vapors. The system typically lasts the lifetime of a car, but topping off could lead to an avoidable…

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Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Compare Our Top Pick Action Cameras The B-Roll DJI Osmo Action 4 Courtesy of DJI Some of our previous picks remain good cameras, though their features lag behind more recent releases. DJI’s Osmo Action 4 Camera for $225: The Action 4 is a fantastic action camera. The magnetic mounting system is the best we’ve tried,…

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Quietest Vacuums of 2025

In our lab, CR’s engineers put vacuum cleaners through a set of tough tests to evaluate how well a model picks up dirt, how much debris it retains, how easy it is to maneuver, and how noisy it is.  We embed sand and pet hair into carpets to see how effective the appliance is at…

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5 Best Bike Racks, Tested by Our Experts

We decided on a sampling of hitch-mounted platform racks, including a low-priced option designed with heavy electric bikes in mind and one intended for serious cyclists who anticipate regular use. We also evaluated low- and high-priced hitch-mounted hanging racks.  We ordered the racks online, assembled them in the Auto Test Center main garage, and tried…

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