Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

There was a time when "check engine" didn't automatically mean "schedule an appointment." Plenty of American cars could be diagnosed with your ears, fixed with a basic toolbox, and back on the road before dinner.

If your neighbors are willing to chip in $15 a month, what's the problem? As it turns out, the answer isn't nearly as simple as you might think.

If you’re a car owner, keeping things in tip-top shape not only helps your vehicle last longer, but also contributes to your safety on the road.

Buying an EV in a condo? Learn how to navigate charger approval delays, use temporary charging options, understand right-to-charge laws, and improve your chances of getting home charging approved faster.

Concerned a redesigned intersection is causing more crashes? Learn how to gather evidence, request crash data, push for an independent safety review, and hold your city accountable for dangerous road design.

Replacing dim headlights can feel like a responsible upgrade. But if other drivers keep flashing their high beams at you, it may be a warning sign.

Buying all-season tires feels practical. The name suggests they should be able to handle anything. But the label can be misleading.

Bought a hybrid to save on gas but surprised by the maintenance? Here’s what hybrid owners should know about brakes, batteries, oil changes, repairs, and whether the savings are worth it.

A mechanic recommends car maintenance that is not listed in the owner’s manual. Should you trust the shop, follow the manual, or get a second opinion? Here’s how to decide without getting pressured.

Wondering if a seatbelt buckle insert can get you a ticket? Here is why fake buckles are risky, how seatbelt laws work, and why buckling up is still the smarter move.