Now that you know about all of your car dashboard symbols and meanings, make sure you know the signs that you’re about to fall for a bad car deal.

Motorists have been left gobsmacked upon discovering the meaning behind a symbol in automatic cars. For those who drive regularly, it's assumed that familiarity with one's car is a given.

Here are seven signs that a hybrid car might not be the best purchase for you. Generally speaking, hybrids tend to cost more than comparable gas-powered vehicles (but less than EVs). So ...