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Yes, cloth seats can absolutely be heated. Heating elements fit under any upholstery, so you don’t need leather to enjoy warmth on cold mornings.

Yes, vehicles designed to run on E85 — known as flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) — can safely use regular unleaded gasoline without any modifications.

Yes, many cars can run on ethanol, but the safe blend depends on the vehicle: standard gasoline cars can use up to E15.

Yes, cold weather can prevent cars from starting because low temperatures reduce battery power, thicken engine oil.

Yes, modern vehicles can be hacked. Researchers have demonstrated that by exploiting wireless communications vulnerabilities.

Yes, many cars offer an automated manual transmission that lets drivers switch between automatic shifting and manual gear selection.

Apple CarPlay blocks video playback on the dashboard screen by design, prioritizing driver focus over entertainment.

Yes, CarMax can buy out your lease in most cases if your leasing company allows third-party buyouts.

Yes, CarMax can buy a leased car in most cases — but whether you can sell depends on your leasing company allowing third-party buyouts and the math.

An OBD-II scanner detects many engine problems via trouble codes, but it can’t identify purely mechanical issues like worn timing chains.