Peter Kinney articles

RV adventures come with freedom, but not paying attention to the law could turn that freedom into a costly mistake. Many RVers unknowingly break local laws, which can lead to fines or worse.

Discover rare factory versions of famous American cars, from forgotten Ford Mustangs and Dodge Chargers to ultra-rare Chevrolet Camaros, ranked by production numbers from least to most exclusive.

Buy here/pay here financing is already expensive enough without mysterious charges appearing every time you check the account. Some of those charges may be legitimate. Others may not be. Here's how to tell the difference.

The bumper is cracked, one headlight is broken, and maybe a fender is bent. Nothing about the accident looks catastrophic, yet the adjuster is talking about totaling the entire EV because replacement parts and repair support are difficult to find. That can feel absurd when the car still drives, but an imported EV can make dealing with a seemingly ordinary collision a lot more complex.

The repair seemed straightforward. But when your mechanic adds an expensive electronic calibration to the bill, you start wondering whether modern cars really need all this extra work or whether you're paying for something unnecessary.

Severe rust can turn an ordinary mechanical repair into structural fabrication, and the first job is figuring out exactly how much sound metal is still underneath the truck.

You barely had to leave the driver's seat. For generations of motorists, stopping for gasoline could trigger a surprising little ritual of free services, mechanical attention, giveaways, and human interaction that would feel almost luxurious at many stations today.