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Buy Smarter
Used cars, engines and buying decisions
Practical advice to help you choose the right car and avoid expensive mistakes.
Go Electric
EVs, batteries and charging
Understand electric cars, ownership costs, charging and whether an EV makes sense for you.
Home energy & charging
Solar, batteries and home energy
Explore ways to generate, store and use energy more effectively at home.
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The Truth About Cars
Almost every car loses value over time. Understanding depreciation — and the other costs of ownership — can help you make a much better buying decision.
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Diesel Particulate Filters explained
What a DPF does, why modern diesels need one, and what used-car buyers should understand before choosing a diesel.
Do I need to worry about EV batteries?
Explore some of the common misconceptions about EV batteries.
Why Miles Better Off?
Better information, better decisions.
Cars and energy can be expensive and complicated. Miles Better Off looks at the real-world costs, practical considerations and trade-offs to help you make informed decisions — without the sales pitch.
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Practical information without trying to sell you a particular car or product.
Real-world costs
Looking beyond purchase price to depreciation, fuel, maintenance, charging and energy costs.
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