Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

You finally picked up your car after an accident repair. You expected to feel relieved but instead, you notice the paint doesn’t quite match in certain light, and one of the body panels doesn’t sit flush like it used to. So, what are your rights here? Can you actually demand that the body shop redo the work, or are you stuck with a repair that looks almost right but not quite?

Discover why extended warranties often refuse to cover known defects—and what you can do about it. This in-depth automotive guide breaks down warranty loopholes, TSBs vs. recalls, consumer rights, and effective strategies to get your repair approved. Learn how to fight back, document your case, and understand your true coverage so you’re never caught off guard at the service counter again.

Younger Boomers and older Boomers may share a generation, but their driving habits are increasingly different. Here are the key ways younger Boomers drive more often, farther, later, and with more tech—according to public driving and transportation data.

Can you get a ticket for a muddy truck? Learn when dirt becomes a legal issue, including fines for blocked plates, lights, and road hazards.

Is it illegal to drive barefoot? Learn the truth about barefoot driving laws, potential fines, and when it can actually get you in trouble.

Is it illegal to sleep in your car? Learn where overnight car sleeping is allowed, where it’s banned, and what fines you could face in the U.S.

A new driver was offered a great deal on a brand-new 2026 truck—but should they take it or buy used? Here’s a fun, practical guide to costs, insurance, depreciation, financing, safety, and the smartest first-vehicle choice.

Can a passenger use a phone while the driver is behind the wheel? Here’s what to know if you were ticketed for distracted driving even though your spouse was driving—and how you may be able to fight it.

If you leased a car and now don’t need it, the goal is pretty simple: get out with the least amount of money left on the table. The tricky part is that leases are designed to keep you locked in, and the “easy” exit options are often the expensive ones. The good news is you usually have more than one path out.

That little scrape on the door you got in the parking garage? Those light scratches from everyday use? It’s easy to worry about whether a few cosmetic imperfections will turn into an unexpected bill. The good news is that with most leasing companies, whether you’ll be charged depends on how deep the damage goes and whether it crosses the line into “excessive” territory.

Changing providers is one thing, but what if your car is damaged right before the switch?

The early 1970s were a rough time for Detroit. Gas prices were climbing, compact imports were suddenly cool, and American automakers realized they couldn’t keep selling giant land yachts forever. Chevrolet’s answer was the Vega, a sleek little hatchback that promised modern engineering, sporty handling, and enough fuel economy to keep drivers away from Volkswagens and Toyotas. For a brief moment, it looked like Chevy had finally figured out the small-car formula. Then the engines started turning into expensive space heaters.