Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

Wondering if turbochargers are worth it? This fun, beginner-friendly guide explains how turbos work, how much faster they make cars, real costs, reliability concerns, and whether adding boost is a smart upgrade or a waste of money.

Is changing your oil every 5,000 miles still necessary? We break down modern oil change intervals, what happens if you wait 8,000 miles, and how overdue oil changes can quietly damage your engine.

My wife wants to buy an electric vehicle, but I think gasoline cars still make more sense. We break down the EV vs. gas debate with real-world pros, cons, and lifestyle considerations to find out who’s actually right.

Nothing ruins a road trip faster than a preventable breakdown, a weird warning light, or realizing your tires are basically slicks halfway through the drive. The good news is that most road trip disasters are avoidable with a quick pre-trip check.

Few things spike your blood pressure like walking up to your car and seeing it mid-tow. You rush over, explain you’ll move it immediately, and think that should be the end of it. Then the tow driver tells you about the drop fee and suddenly you’re stuck wondering if this is real or a roadside hustle. The truth is: drop fees can be real, but they’re also one of the most abused parts of towing.

Cars that rack up serious miles all have something in common. Taking care of overlooked parts and showing some mechanical respect makes the difference. Proper maintenance allows components to age smoothly, while neglect leads to untimely breakdowns.

If you're wondering why fewer and fewer drivers seem to understand the rules around 4-stop signs, you're not alone.

If you’re trying to make better money decisions this year, depreciation is the sneaky bill that shows up after the “great deal” high wears off. Some cars don’t just lose value—they drop it like a bad habit, turning yesterday’s splurge into today’s trade-in reality check. The goal here isn’t to dunk on anyone’s taste (drive what you love), but to help you spot models that can quietly torch your long-term costs.

If you’ve climbed into a newer car and felt boxed in, that feeling isn’t nostalgia talking. Multiple studies now confirm a true and verifiable difference between older and newer vehicles. A difference that is measurable—and in some cases, dramatic.

When you parked the night before, everything was fine. No signs, no cones, no warnings—just a perfectly legal curb spot. Sometime in the middle of the night, the city rolled through and slapped up temporary “No Parking” signs for snow removal.

Most battery failures aren’t random. They’re caused by tiny mistakes drivers make over time. If you want your battery to last, these are the bad habits you should avoid.

Today's cars don't need to be warmed up like cars did decades ago, but there's more to the story than that.