Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

A dealership offered to buy back your vehicle. You accepted. Everything seemed settled. Maybe you were already thinking about what you'd do with the money. Then your phone rang, and suddenly the dealership was telling a very different story.

Your employer changed the parking policy and your commute got expensive fast. Here is when companies may need to reimburse parking costs, when they probably do not, and how employees can ask for fair commuter support.

Many parents expect their auto insurance bill to increase when a teenager starts driving. What they don't expect is a premium jump so large that it feels like a second car payment.

Most drivers accept responsibility when they cause an accident. What they don’t expect is a repair bill that appears to include every scratch, dent, and cracked panel the other vehicle accumulated over the last several years.

Has your commute doubled after new traffic-calming measures were installed? Learn what these road changes are, why cities use them, and what you can do to reduce the frustration.

Most vehicles lose value over time, so discovering that your car is suddenly worth far more than expected can feel like hitting the jackpot.

Inherited a 1969 Ford Mustang and shocked by the repair bills? Here’s why maintaining a classic collector car can be expensive, what costs to expect, and how to decide if it’s worth keeping.

Discover why your auto insurance premium changed after buying a minivan for your growing family, what factors affect rates, and practical ways to lower coverage costs without sacrificing protection.

You parked your vehicle for the winter, kept insurance in place, and assumed you were protected. Then something happened—a theft, a fire, storm damage, vandalism, or another loss—and now your insurance company is questioning your claim. While insurers are entitled to investigate claims, that doesn't mean a denial is automatically correct. Understanding how storage coverage works and what evidence insurers typically require can improve your chances of getting a valid claim paid.

Losing a loved one is difficult enough. Then comes the surprise many families never see coming: transferring ownership of an inherited vehicle. What sounds like a simple title change can quickly become a maze of court paperwork, DMV requirements, tax questions, and state-specific rules. The good news is that understanding the process ahead of time can make everything much easier.

Waiting weeks for recall parts and wondering if the dealer owes you a rental car? Learn who is responsible, and what your rights are during a vehicle recall delay.