Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

Woman pointing toward neighbor's home cameras

I just found out my neighbor’s doorbell camera records every car that pulls into my driveway. Isn’t this a breach of my privacy?

Your neighbor's doorbell camera records every car that enters your driveway—but is that actually legal? Learn when home security cameras can cross privacy lines and what steps you can take to protect your property.
August 14, 2026 Allison Robertson
Concerned man standing beside an EV charger

My condo board installed EV chargers. We all paid for them, but only a few residents can actually use them. Can they do that?

Your condo board installed EV chargers, but only a few residents can use them. Learn when condo boards can make these upgrades, why they do it, and what rights owners have.
August 14, 2026 Allison Robertson
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My car’s built-in camera records people walking near it, and my neighbors complained to the condo board. They don't have a case, do they?

Can your car’s built-in camera legally record neighbors near your condo? Here’s when privacy rules, audio recording, and condo bylaws can cause trouble.
August 14, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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My neighbor parks his electric truck in front of my house every night to reach his charger. It takes up all our street parking. Can I stop him?

Can your neighbor park an electric truck outside your house every night to charge it? Here’s what parking and curbside charging rules may let you do.
August 13, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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My brother charged his EV at my house all weekend, and my power bill jumped. Am I wrong for thinking he should pay?

My brother charged his EV at my house all weekend and my electricity bill jumped. Should he pay? We break down EV charging costs, family etiquette, home electricity rates, and the fairest way to handle the situation.
August 13, 2026 Jack Hawkins
man looking at camera, spike strip on his driveway

Everyone in my neighborhood uses my driveway to turn around. I'm allowed to put down a spike strip at the entrance, right?

Having the neighborhood treat your driveway like a public turnaround is more than just annoying. But does it justify the spike strip you want to use to make them stop? Well...
August 13, 2026 Jesse Singer
man at car dealership looking at camera

I tried to pay $10,500 for a used car with a personal check, but the dealer refused and pushed financing instead. Can they legally do that?

The price was settled. The money was sitting in the bank. All that remained was handing over a check and driving home. Instead, the dealer rejected the payment and started pushing a loan nobody had asked for. That may be perfectly normal—or the moment this deal stopped smelling right.
August 12, 2026 Jesse Singer
AI-generated image of a man with armed crossed, standing next to a Ford Expedition

My big new SUV has a massive turning radius and I can barely get in my driveway. I'm having second thoughts. Are cars getting less practical?

Discover why today’s large SUVs can feel impractical, from massive turning radiuses and blind spots to parking challenges, while learning how to choose a vehicle that truly fits your life.
August 13, 2026 J.D. Blackwell
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I thought buying the highest trim level would increase resale value, but buyers don't seem willing to pay more. Did I overspend?

Buying the highest trim level may feel like a smart investment, but expensive features do not always deliver stronger resale value. Here is why buyers may not pay extra—and whether you truly overspent.
August 12, 2026 Jack Hawkins