Ronald Montoya

Ronald Montoya, senior consumer advice editor at ­Edmunds.com, a leading provider of automotive information. He is based in Santa Monica, California. ­Edmunds.com

Gas vs. Electric
Automotive

Gas vs. Electric

Are electric vehicles (EVs) an economical choice? They certainly offer one way to avoid the pain at the pump. And…

Your Car-Towing Plan May Leave You Stranded
Automotive

Your Car-Towing Plan May Leave You Stranded

Are you confident that your car-towing program will provide the emergency help you need when you need it? Don’t be…

Buy A Demo Car, Fleet Car Or Rental Car To Save On Your Next Used Car
Buying

Buy A Demo Car, Fleet Car Or Rental Car To Save On Your Next Used Car

Not every used automobile has been owned by an individual. Some are “demos,” which dealerships have used for test-drives and…

How to Transport Your Car Cross-Country
Automotive

How to Transport Your Car Cross-Country

Say you need to get your car to another part of the US, possibly because you are ­relocating or going…

Learn a Word a Day and Other Little Ways to Add Healthy Years to Your Life
Buying

Learn a Word a Day and Other Little Ways to Add Healthy Years to Your Life

We all know that eating right and exercising can boost our chances of a long, healthy life. But sometimes it…

Lost a High-Tech Car Key?
Gadgets

Lost a High-Tech Car Key?

How to Replace It for Hundreds Less Hardware stores used to copy car keys for just a dollar or two.…