Jane O'Shea articles

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My mechanic says I should change my oil every 5,000 miles, but my car's manual says 10,000. Does my mechanic just think I'm an easy mark?

You look at your owner’s manual and it says 10,000 miles. Your mechanic says 5,000 miles. It is tempting to assume someone is trying to sell you something, but the real answer depends on your engine, your oil, and how you drive.
March 11, 2026 Jane O'Shea

I tapped the bumper of the car ahead of me at a red light. There was no damage but the other driver hired an attorney. What now?

You tapped the bumper of the car ahead of you. You exchanged notes with the other driver and agreed that there's no damage. So why did her attorney contact you?
March 3, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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Chevrolet Is Still One Of America's Top Automakers Despite Their Most Embarrassing Flops

Not every car that rolls off the assembly line becomes a classic. Some become cautionary tales instead. Chevrolet learned this lesson repeatedly through rushed designs, cost-cutting disasters, and engineering experiments gone horribly wrong.
February 20, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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I got a ticket for blocking a downtown intersection during heavy traffic. I wasn’t able to move, so how in the world could I be at fault?

If you get ticketed for blocking an intersection, your options for disputing it are limited.
February 17, 2026 Jane O'Shea

The Actual Cost Of Every NASCAR Car Part

NASCAR cars are finely tuned machines built with precision and purpose. However, not all these racecars are created equal, and the cost of their parts reflects this diversity.
January 30, 2026 Jane O'Shea

The Best Off-Road Vehicles: These Vehicles Are Built So Tough They Can Handle Almost Any Terrain

There’s nothing like the freedom of leaving the road behind and heading into the wild. So, it’s time to look at some of the best off-road vehicles that can tackle whatever Mother Nature throws your way.
January 27, 2026 Jane O'Shea

Baby boomers are all stunned at young drivers’ inability to perform these basic driving tasks.

Baby boomers continue to look on in amazement at the daily ineptitude of younger drivers.
January 16, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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22 Legendary Motorcycles That Most People Forgot About

Every motorcycle tells a story, but some tales end even before they are known. Here are 22 motorcycles that literally became ghost riders. Maybe they went a little too far with the designs or the investment wasn't enough, you'll read it all here.
December 31, 2025 Jane O'Shea

Perfect Fords To Show Anyone Who Thinks The Brand Only Has The Mustang

The Mustang may dominate conversations, but it wasn’t Ford’s only answer to speed. Away from the spotlight, brutal drag cars, endurance winners, and family-bodied sleepers carried the company’s performance legacy forward.
December 29, 2025 Jane O'Shea