Jack Hawkins articles

I was never notified that my license was suspended. I just got a massive fine, and my car got impounded. How do I get out of this?

Got fined for driving on a suspended license but never received notice? Here’s how to check your record, gather proof, challenge the fine, and get back on the road legally.
May 8, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My registration expired, and I didn’t get notified. A cop just gave me a huge ticket that I can't afford. It's not my fault, do I have a case?

Your registration expired, you missed the renewal notice, and now you have a costly ticket. Here’s when you may have a defense, what courts usually care about, and how to reduce the damage fast.
May 8, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Sparkford.Somerset.United Kingdom.January 12th 2025.A Jaguar XJ 220 from 1993 is on show at the Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset

Elton John's Car Collection Hits A High Note

Elton John is one of England's greatest musicians—and one of it's most avid car collectors, with a car collection that spans decades. Let's examine some of his coolest cars.
May 8, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I can't afford two sets of tires. My buddy says I can run winter tires year-round. My dad says I should try to get a separate set. Who's right?

Can you run winter tires year-round to save money? Here’s why winter tires work great in snow but wear faster and perform worse in warm weather—and why a second tire set may be smarter.
May 7, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I'm a used car salesman. Across the street, a guy I sold cars to just opened up his own shop, selling the same cars! Is that legal?

A used car salesman watches a former customer open a rival lot across the street selling the same cars. Is that legal? Here’s a plain-English, fun breakdown of competition, non-competes, trade secrets, dealer rights, and when a copycat car lot crosses the line.
May 7, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Whittlebury,Northants.,.UK - April 27th 2025:  2019 Jaguar xe  car driving on an English country road.

Cars Likely To Become Collectibles

These classic cars are the most likely to become collectibles. If you've got one: hold onto it for dear life. If not and you see one going for a good price, snap it up quick!
May 6, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Mechanic with his arms crossed standing in front of a car garage.

I'm a mechanic with a large garage. Next door, there's a guy doing oil changes for $50 out of his driveway. I'm losing customers. What can I do?

A mechanic with a full garage is losing customers to a neighbor doing $50 driveway oil changes. Here’s how to compete without racing to the bottom.
May 1, 2026 Jack Hawkins

There's kids across the street doing burnouts in the parking lot at all hours. Is there anything I can do about the noise?

Kids doing burnouts across the street? Here’s what you can do about late-night parking lot noise, from documenting the problem to calling the right people.
April 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Toyota Land Cruiser

Drivers Hated These SUVs, But Critics Loved Them—Who Do You Agree With?

From the Pontiac Aztek to the Tesla Model X, explore SUVs that impressed critics but frustrated owners, with quirky designs, reliability issues, and everyday flaws that turned praise into regret.
April 29, 2026 Jack Hawkins