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Ronald Montoya

Ronald Montoya

Senior Consumer Advice Editor & Content Strategy

Ronald Montoya has worked in the automotive industry since 2008. He has written over a thousand car related articles and bought and sold over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Ronald is a senior consumer advice editor and content strategy at Edmunds and has also contributed to the Associated Press. He has also been featured on ABC, NBC and NPR on a number of car shopping topics. He got his start in the auto industry by taking a part-time job at a car dealership, where he worked in the service and accounting department.

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Car News

We are a stone's throw from 30,000 miles on Edmunds' long-term Tesla Model Y and a few months away from three years of ownership. Aside from tires, which are incredibly expensive, routine maintenance and non-warranty repair costs have been quite low.

By Ronald Montoya

How Much Does It Cost to Own a Tesla Model Y After 30K Miles?

What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean?

May 18, 2023 4:40 PM GMT+0000

Car Maintenance

The check engine light is an irritation for many drivers, but it gives you essential information about your car and shouldn't be ignored.

By Ronald Montoya

What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean?

Car News

The redesigned 2023 Kia Niro improves on nearly every aspect of its predecessor, with modern styling, a larger cabin and longer range. Kia gave us the opportunity to drive Niros with all three powertrains. Check out our driving impressions.

By Ronald Montoya

Driven: 2023 Kia Niro Evolves Into Something Greater

Car News

Subaru revealed the redesigned 2023 Crosstrek subcompact SUV today, in Japanese specification, with a design that doesn't seem to stray far from the outgoing model.

By Ronald Montoya

Newly Unveiled Global Subaru Crosstrek Offers Preview of 2024 Model

Car News

The 2023 BMW X7 has received a number of updates that go beyond the normal midcycle changes. Read on to see how everything feels from behind the wheel.

By Ronald Montoya

2023 BMW X7 Updates Make It Feel Even More Like a 7 Series

2023 Ford Escape Review

Jan 6, 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000

Car Reviews

Edmunds' full expert review of the 2023 Ford Escape, including exclusive insights from our vehicle testing team and rankings against rival models.

By Ronald Montoya

2023 Ford Escape Review

How to Get a Monthly Payment on a Car

Jan 19, 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000

Car Loan

It's a month-to-month world: Here are four strategies for translating a car's selling price into something you can fit into your budget.

By Ronald Montoya

How to Get a Monthly Payment on a Car

Upside Down and Under Water on a Car Loan

Jan 19, 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000

Car Loan

Being "Upside Down" article on Edmunds.

By Ronald Montoya

Upside Down and Under Water on a Car Loan

A Car Shopping Plan for Holiday Weekends

May 24, 2023 5:30 PM GMT+0000

Car Buying

The best way to buy a car over a three-day holiday weekend is to break the task into a series of do-able steps. Do the right thing each day and you'll get a screamin' deal on your next car.

By Ronald Montoya

A Car Shopping Plan for Holiday Weekends

How to Negotiate Car Prices

Aug 29, 2022 9:36 AM GMT+0000

Car Buying

Basic tips for how to negotiate the purchase of a new or used car.

By Ronald Montoya

How to Negotiate Car Prices