Sammy Tran articles

Unimpressed man in his 30s, with a pickup truck in the background.

CAR TIPS

My pickup looks huge, but the bed is too short for what I need. Are modern trucks getting less practical?

You climb into a pickup truck that towers over traffic and feels enormous from behind the wheel. But the bed is barely longer than a couch cushion.

October 23, 2026 Sammy Tran

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HISTORY

The Buick Reatta had a touchscreen back in 1988—so why did almost nobody buy it?

October 20, 2026 Sammy Tran

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CAR HISTORY

T-Tops were everywhere in the 70s and 80s—so why did they disappear?

October 16, 2026 Sammy Tran

Displeased man and his wife arguing with car salesperson in a car showroom.

CAR TIPS

My mechanic says my car needs a software update before he can finish the repair. Are repairs becoming dependent on dealer access?

October 14, 2026 Sammy Tran

Man upset while charging EV

CAR TIPS

My EV has lost noticeable range, but the dealership says my expensive battery warranty doesn’t cover that. What’s the point of the warranty?

October 9, 2026 Sammy Tran

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GUIDES

Electric car insurance is still expensive in 2026—but one important number is falling fast.

October 6, 2026 Sammy Tran

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HISTORY

Car Sounds Every Baby Boomer Recognizes But Nobody Born After 2000 Knows

October 6, 2026 Sammy Tran

Angry neighbor, motioning to his car covered in tree sap.

CAR TIPS

My neighbor’s tree leaves sap on my car and it finally damaged the paint job. I’ve complained before—does he have to cover the repair?

Sap is not always harmless grime. When it sits on a vehicle, it can bond strongly to the finish and eventually damage the clear coat beneath it.

September 28, 2026 Sammy Tran

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CAR TIPS

The seller says the car has driven “mostly highway miles.” Does that actually make any difference?

September 29, 2026 Sammy Tran