Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

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My condo board says I need approval before installing an EV charger—what am I supposed to do until then?

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.
July 10, 2026 Miles Rook
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My apartment has disabled parking that I use right next to an EV charger. My spot is always taken by someone charging their car. What can I do?

What should you do when your disabled apartment parking space is constantly taken by EV drivers charging their cars? Here’s how to document the problem, talk to management, request enforcement, and protect accessible parking rights.
May 29, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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I charge all my neighbors $15 a month to use my home EV charger whenever they want. Am I doing anything illegal?

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.
July 9, 2026 Jesse Singer
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I live near a school and parents keep blocking my driveway during drop-off and pickup. It’s my property—I can put up my own “No Parking” signs, right?

Living near a school has its perks. Twice-a-day traffic jams are not one of them. Every morning and afternoon, parents stop wherever they can squeeze their SUVs, and sometimes that means directly in front of someone else’s driveway. After enough blocked entrances, putting up a homemade “No Parking” sign starts to feel pretty reasonable. It’s their property, after all...right?
September 1, 2026 Jesse Singer
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My pickup’s payload limit ruined my towing plans even though the tow rating looked strong. Which number matters more?

Your pickup may have an impressive tow rating, but payload capacity can limit what you can safely pull. Learn how payload, tongue weight, GVWR, GCWR, axle ratings, and trailer weight work together before your next towing trip.
September 1, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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My insurance company used my car’s driving data after an accident. Did I accidentally give them permission?

Did your insurer use your car's driving data after a crash? Learn where the data comes from, whether you gave permission, and how to challenge its use.
September 1, 2026 Jack Hawkins
A-generated image of a man excited about the longevity of his the regenerative brakes on his hybrid car.

My hybrid’s brake repair surprised me because the pads lasted so long. Are hybrids cheaper or just different to maintain?

Most drivers don’t get excited about brake wear. But when a hybrid goes years before needing pads, it’s hard not to notice that something is different.
September 1, 2026 Peter Kinney
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I agreed to one monthly car payment, but the finance office added products I didn’t understand. Can I cancel them once I've signed the contract?

You agreed to a monthly payment that seemed manageable, signed a stack of paperwork, and drove away. Then you looked closely and found GAP coverage or other products buried in the financing.
September 1, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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My dealer added a “market adjustment” after I put down a deposit. Is the original price binding?

You agreed on the car, put down a deposit, and thought the hard part was over. Then the dealer added thousands of dollars for a “market adjustment” before delivery. But can they legally do that?
August 31, 2026 Peter Kinney
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I bought a used car listed as certified, but the warranty excludes almost everything. Does certified actually mean anything?

Learn what certified pre-owned really means, why used car warranties contain so many exclusions, and how to verify coverage, challenge denied claims, and protect yourself before buying at the dealership.
September 1, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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My car’s driver profile still has the previous owner’s addresses saved. Is that not a serious safety issue?

Your used car still has the previous owner's addresses saved. Learn why it's a privacy risk, what data your car stores, and how to erase it.
September 1, 2026 Allison Robertson
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My Vehicle Doesn’t Have Physical Climate Buttons, And Winter Driving Is Miserable. Is There Any Alternative To Touchscreen Left?

Changing fan speed or clearing a fogging windshield should be nearly automatic, yet some modern cars turn those basic tasks into a hunt through menus. The good news is that physical climate controls have not disappeared, and several current vehicles still prove that screens and real buttons can coexist.
September 1, 2026 Peter Kinney