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Joe Santos

Joe Santos has been an automotive journalist since 2013 and joined MotorBiscuit in 2020. He writes strongly on consumer advice and new cars, and we consider him an asset to readers looking for guidance in buying and selling autos.

Joe earned a Bachelor’s in Journalism from California State University, Fullerton, and spent years as a Road Test Editor at Kelley Blue Book, after which he served in various automotive-related roles, including an autonomous vehicle trainer for GM, a vehicle sales manager, and an Audi brand specialist.

Joe’s prized possession is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Laguna Blue Pearl, with which he attends local car meets. Joe is also a content creator for LTD Global, a B2B support firm.

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A man detailing his car. Wiping it down with a towel.
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How Often Should You Wash Your Car?

Maintaining your car goes beyond simple oil changes and buying new tires every few years. Washing your car is just as important as any other maintenance  if you want to keep your car looking as new as possible during the time you own it, but how often should you wash it? The time interval is …
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The 2020 Mazda MX-5 RF Is a Sophisticated Driver’s Car

If you check out the landing page for the 2020 Mazda MX-5 RF on Mazda USA’s website, you’ll be met with a short video of a man in a suit getting in one and slowly driving down the road. There are no pictures of the MX-5 on the race track or any heart-pumping graphics or …
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2020 Lincoln Navigator
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The Most Complained About Lincoln SUVs

Lincoln has been around for over 100 years and has served as the luxury to Ford for almost just as long. Known for upscale American cars and SUVs like the MKX, the Navigator, and the Aviator, Lincoln has soldiered on through years maintaining its popularity and producing new models. However, some of those models are …
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Cars stand on display for sale at a Mercedes-Benz dealership during the coronavirus crisis
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5 Reasons it’s Not Worth it to Lease a Luxury Car

If you’re in the market for a luxury car, then you probably have thought about leasing since the monthly payments will be much more affordable. Why lease a Honda Civic when you can lease a BMW 3 Series for about $100 more per month? Of course, the math makes sense, but there’s a lot more …
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The 2021 Acura RDX PMC Edition Has Something in Common With the NSX

The Acura RDX has been the brand’s top-selling car for the past couple of years and for the 2021 model year, it’s getting an NSX-inspired makeover. No, it’s not going to be the lucky recipient of a 573-hp, hybrid powertrain (we wish), instead, the RDX is following suit with its TLX and MDX stablemates by …
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5 Affordable Used Luxury Cars That You Should Avoid

If you have ever perused the online car classifieds, whether you’re actually in the market for a car or not, you’ve seen them. You have probably even daydreamed about them. Those older luxury cars – like BMWs and Audis – that you once thought you could never afford, but now, thanks to the magic of …
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a white subaru forester crossover SUV at speed on a scenic road
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Is the Subaru Forester Underpowered?

The Subaru Forester has largely been known for its ruggedness and its off-road capability for when you need to off the beaten path. Additionally, some might find the Forester with being synonymous with providing an excellent value amongst others in its class given its standard all-wheel-drive configuration and tech-savvy features. But others might wonder: Is …
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Is the 2021 Nissan Maxima 40th Anniversary Edition Really That Special?

While the Nissan Z Proto is easily the biggest news to come from Nissan in a long while, one of its longest-running nameplates is also sharing the spotlight. The Maxima reached a milestone for the 2021 model year and to celebrate it, Nissan is releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition. It has a new color scheme …
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A green 2020 Kia Telluride drives through the snow
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Why Is Kia So Popular?

If you were to rewind the clock back to the mid-90s, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone that would smile at the thought of buying a Kia. Fast forward to today, and you would hard-pressed to find a new Kia Telluride on a dealer lot with your name on it without having to get …
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5 Reasons the 2020 Lexus RX 350 Is Ideal For Long Commutes

If your daily commute consists of bumper-to-bumper traffic, then it’s important to have a car that’s comfortable enough for a lengthy drive and can get you to work and home safely. While there are many cars on the market that can do just that, we found that the 2020 Lexus RX350L takes it up a …
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Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e compact 5-door hatchback car on display at Brussels Expo
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The Most Complained About Audi Cars

If you’re shopping for a German luxury car, then you might want to take a look at the cars that Audi has to offer if you want a dash of athleticism. While other German brands like Mercedes-Benz aim more toward comfort and BMW leans mostly toward all-out sportiness, we like to think of the Audi …
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Can Parking Your Car in a Garage Actually Damage It?

When it comes to taking care of your car, parking in a garage can provide protection all year round. After all, parking your car in an enclosed garage will keep it shielded from the hot summer sun and clear of snow in the winter. But if you do happen to live in an area where …
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The 2009 Acura TSX is unveiled on March 19, 2008 at the New York International Auto Show
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The Most Complained About Acura Cars

If you purchase a car made by Acura, then you would likely expect it to be dead-on reliable, right? Sure, with the proper care and maintenance, technically, any car can be as reliable as the first day it rolled off the dealer lot, however, cars are products just like any other. As such, many cars, …
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The Most Complained About Volkswagen Cars

Considering everything that has happened in the past decade for Volkswagen, there is probably a lot that can be said about and thought of when it comes to its cars. Don’t get us wrong, they do make good cars regardless of what you might think, but we admit they are not perfect. As such, here …
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2019 Acura MDX driving down dusty road
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The Most Complained About Acura SUVs

As the U.S. luxury brand for Honda, Acura has shared that same renowned reputation for reliability since its debut in 1986. And while the brand has produced a minimal amount of SUVs since its inception — unless you include the SLX, which was just an Isuzu – it’s had its fair share of success and …
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Crossovers

Does the 2020 Lexus RX Make For a Good 3-Row SUV?

In order to remain competitive in the crossover segment, it’s important for any automaker to have a three-row option on hand for families that need more the five seats. Lexus was privy to this fact as its Toyota arm has offered three rows in the Highlander and RAV4 for a while, however, the only seven- …
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2020 Honda Civic Coupe Sport on the beach
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Why Is the Honda Civic So Popular?

If you have ever shopped for a compact car, then the Honda Civic was likely one of the first cars you thought of. And that’s no surprise, considering the Civic has been a household name and one of Honda’s top-selling models for the past few decades. The Honda Civic is easily one of the most …
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2021 Lexus RX in the middle of the road
Crossovers

How Many Trim Levels Does the Lexus RX Have?

The Lexus RX has been in the market since 1998 and has done well as the brand’s five-seat crossover. The RX originally shared the same underpinnings as the Toyota Camry at the time but it has evolved largely since. In the past two decades, the Lexus RX has gotten bigger, wider, more powerful, and even …
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