As requested, Car Reviews, here's your monthly update from ConsumerReports.org, your go-to place for information, reviews, and Ratings of the products and services you use every day.
| |  |  | |  | Cars: Most reliable car brands and latest road tests  | | | In our list of the most reliable car brands, Ford continues to fall, while seven Japanese brands are tops. Plus see which models are now recommended and others that have declined in reliability . | | |  | | | Electronics: Wireless speakers, the Kindle Paperwhite e-book reader, and TVs from lesser-known brands | | | Using wireless speakers used to mean having to trade satisfying sound for convenience. Not any more. In our first-ever comprehensive tests of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker systems, we found several models that delivered very good sound—and a few with very appealing designs.
The Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon's latest e-book reader, has exceptionally crisp type that stands out in sharp contrast to its background. And the illumination from the screen's built-in LED lights aid reading in almost all light conditions. Our guide to e-book readers includes the Paperwhite, as well as other popular models from other brands.
You may be tempted to buy a new TV from a lesser-known brand, especially if it's priced well below comparable major-brand sets. But getting the cheapest set doesn't always turn out to be the best deal, as our updated TV Ratings show. | | | | | | Home: Single-serve coffeemakers, washing machines that clean up, and best stand mixers | | | We just tested the new Starbucks Verismo. Check our coffeemaker Ratings to find out how well this machine compares to other models in the increasingly popular category of single-serve pod coffeemakers. Our reviews also include espresso and drip machines, all designed to "perk" you up in the a.m.
Front-loader or top-loader: Which type of washing machine is right for you? Price and cycle time are two considerations. The best front-loaders clean better and more efficiently than top-performing high-efficiency top-loaders. But top-loading models are easier to use and typically cost several hundred dollars less.
If you're considering getting a stand mixer to whip up delicacies for the holidays, know that most models we tested will whip, mix, and mash acceptably, but not all can handle dough. Check our Ratings of stand mixers from Breville, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, and more to find a machine that can handle all the jobs. | | | | | | Money: Car-dealer tricks, home loans, credit-card offers, and saving for college | | | Whether you're buying a new or used car, don't let the dealer take you for a ride. Our report on common car-dealer tricks will alert you to five scams that dishonest car dealers use to get more money out of you.
This may be the time to get a sweet deal on a home loan, but to get one of those tempting low-rate mortgages you'll need to meet tight lending standards. Our guide to low-rate mortgages offers tips on how to improve your odds of qualifying for a great rate.
You probably get a torrent of credit-card offers promising all kinds of perks. We put 53 popular credit cards to the test to help you find the best card for your shopping and spending needs.
More than $350,000 to pay for college? If you had a baby this year, that's what it might cost for four years at a private college beginning around 2030. Our guide provides a road map to college savings. | | | | | | Health: When an OTC drug is the best bet | | | For common ailments like allergies, pain, and insomnia, over-the-counter drugs can save you money and often are just as effective. To help you find the best treatments for your symptoms, we reviewed hundreds of studies and calculated the potential savings of going OTC, though your actual savings may depend on your insurance coverage. | | | | | | |
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