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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 Buying

The best time of year to buy a new car doesn't boil down to just one weekend, month or season. You have lots of opportunities to find great deals and discounts on cars, and we list them here, along with some pros and cons for holiday weekends.

By Ronald Montoya

When Is the Best Time to Buy a New Car?

How To

Decode your VIN. Learn what your vehicle identification number (VIN) means. We'll show you a few ways to get a detailed VIN check for any car.

By Ronald Montoya

VIN Lookup: How to Perform a VIN Check

Car Buying

If you've had an interest in buying a new or used car as of late, you might've noticed that prices have skyrocketed from the last time you were in the market. This has caused prospective buyers to sit on the fence, as they wait things out and wonder, "When will car prices drop?" Read on to find out when.

By Ronald Montoya

When Will Car Prices Drop?

Is AWD Worth It?

Jun 5, 2025

Car Buying

All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive help a vehicle accelerate in slippery conditions, but they don't aid with braking and only sometimes improve handling.

By Ronald Montoya

Is AWD Worth It?

Car Maintenance

Don’t ignore your dashboard’s check engine light. It might be annoying, but it could be a warning to do crucial repairs before they get worse.

By Ronald Montoya

What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean?

Car Buying

What fees should you expect to pay when you buy a new car? This chart from Edmunds shows the most common ones you may encounter.

By Ronald Montoya

What New Car Fees Should You Pay?

Car News

We drove a 2024 Tesla Model 3 for one year and 8,000 miles. Here is what we like and disliked.

By Ronald Montoya

2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Here's What We Think After a Year of Ownership

Driving Tips

Run-flat tires can support the weight of a vehicle for a short time, giving you about 50 miles of range to find a repair shop. While it may sound like the perfect solution, it's important to know the trade-offs.

By Ronald Montoya

What Are Run-Flat Tires?

Best Electric Cars

Have you ever wondered how many electric cars there are in the U.S.? Read on to find out, plus other interesting data on what states have the most EVs.

By Ronald Montoya

How Many Electric Cars Are There in the U.S.?

Best Electric Cars

More than 1 million EVs were sold for the first time last year, but what percentage of all vehicles do they make up on U.S. roads today?

By Ronald Montoya

What Is the Percentage of Electric Cars in the U.S.?