Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

Something unusual is happening in the car market, and it goes beyond simple price drops. Buyers and sellers are reacting to uncertainty in ways that reveal deeper cracks beneath the surface. Flipping almost overnight, changes are becoming too hard to understand.

A closer look at long-term upkeep shows a different picture than flashy ads promise. Every automaker claims reliability, yet the real test happens years after the showroom visit, where some brands deliver years of low-stress ownership.

Nothing kills pre-trip excitement faster than that little amber engine icon glowing at you like it knows your plans. The question isn’t just what the light means, but whether ignoring it will turn your road trip into an expensive cautionary tale. Let’s walk through what that check engine light is trying to tell you—and how to decide if you should still hit the road or hit the brakes.

Who’s the better driver—men or women? Ask five people and you’ll get ten answers, all shouted with absolute confidence. But forget the stereotypes and highway arguments. The data has receipts, and it's time to count them. Let the showdown begin.

You followed the dealership's recommendation and gave the go-ahead for a transmission flush, but now the transmission is shifting rough and not working as well. What's going on here?

You had a body shop repair the dents in your car under an insurance claim, but the damage is still very noticeable. And now your insurance provider won't authorize a second repair order. What now?

Tires are the most overlooked performance upgrade your car already has. They affect fuel economy, handling, braking, ride comfort, and—most importantly—how long you can go before shelling out for a new set. The good news is that getting more life out of your tires doesn’t require secret tools or mechanical wizardry. It just takes consistency, attention, and a few habits most drivers swear they’ll start “next month”.

Every time you go for an oil change, the technicians recommend you replace the cabin air filter. We look at what the cabin air filter does, and when it should be replaced.

You pull up to your house, ready to park, and there it is again—your neighbor’s car sitting right where your driveway should be. Maybe it’s the first time. Maybe it’s the tenth. Either way, it’s annoying, and now you’re wondering what you’re actually supposed to do about it.

Every road trip fantasy begins the same way: endless highways, a perfectly timed playlist, and a vehicle that doesn’t turn hour three into a chiropractor emergency. But once the romance fades, numbers matter. Fuel economy, seat comfort, cargo volume, range, and reliability quietly decide whether your trip feels legendary—or never-again. Looking at real-world metrics like efficiency, interior space, ride quality, and long-distance usability, these 20 vehicles consistently rise to the top as road-trip champions.

Let your friend borrow your car and now there’s a speeding ticket? Learn who’s actually responsible, what to do if the ticket comes to you, how camera tickets work, and how to protect your license, insurance, and wallet.