9 things you're probably wrong about when it comes to your car, from maintenance to pricing

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Hyundai SUVs at a car dealership.
Car owners might have a number of misconceptions about their vehicles and the buying process.

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Electric cars don't need as much maintenance as gas-powered ones. Here are key differences between them.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Pininfarina Battista, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Rivian R1S electric vehicles.
EVs don't need oil changes and other maintenance-related things that gas-powered vehicles do.

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Traditional automakers have one huge leg up on EV startups: A nationwide network of shops ready to service cars

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A Tesla showroom and service center, in Burbank on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 in Burbank, CA.
As EV startups like Rivian get more cars on the road, the question is whether they'll find the same success servicing their vehicles as Tesla has.

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