Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

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.

If you’re a car owner, keeping things in tip-top shape not only helps your vehicle last longer, but also contributes to your safety on the road.

Bought a hybrid to save on gas but surprised by the maintenance? Here’s what hybrid owners should know about brakes, batteries, oil changes, repairs, and whether the savings are worth it.

A mechanic recommends car maintenance that is not listed in the owner’s manual. Should you trust the shop, follow the manual, or get a second opinion? Here’s how to decide without getting pressured.

Wondering if a seatbelt buckle insert can get you a ticket? Here is why fake buckles are risky, how seatbelt laws work, and why buckling up is still the smarter move.

Installed aftermarket safety features and got grilled by your insurance agent? Here’s why insurers ask so many questions, when upgrades may affect coverage, and how to handle the conversation.

Got a ticket after accelerating through a yellow light? Here is why police may still cite you, how amber-light laws work, and what drivers should do next.

Some of the cars on this list were mocked from the moment they arrived. Others were simply misunderstood. Either way, we think the experts owe them an apology.

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.