Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

You finally bought the car, signed the papers, and drove it home. Then you notice the dealer’s badge or decal stuck on the trunk, liftgate, or bumper. If the store later says it will charge to remove that advertising, it is fair to ask a simple question: can it really do that?

“Covers everything except wear items” sounds reassuring right up until something expensive breaks and the service advisor says it is not covered. This is where a lot of car owners discover that “wear” can be broader than they expected. The key is not the slogan on the brochure, but the exact contract language that defines what a wear item is and what failures are excluded.

Your daughter is not alone. Giant infotainment screens have become one of the hottest selling points in new cars, with dashboard displays now stretching 15 inches, 17 inches, and even wider in some models. The real question for parents and shoppers is not whether they look cool, but whether they pull a driver’s eyes and mind away from the road.

A right-hand-drive import can feel like the coolest possible commuter. It stands out in a sea of crossovers, and for some drivers that alone is enough to make the idea irresistible. But once you move past the novelty, daily commuting brings questions about safety, legality, insurance, parts, toll booths, and simple left turns.

If your car suddenly hits the brakes in a parking garage, you are not imagining things. Automatic emergency braking and low-speed parking sensors can react to tight walls, steep ramps, cross traffic, shiny pipes, or vehicles that appear suddenly around blind corners. These systems are designed to err on the side of caution, which is great on the street but sometimes annoying in concrete mazes.

You circle the block, spot an open curb space, and then notice the sign. It is reserved for electric vehicles, often while charging, and your gas car is not welcome. For many drivers, that raises a very practical question. Can a city really turn public curb parking into EV-only spots and exclude everyone else?

A brand-new car for less than $2,000. No previous owner, no mysterious stain on the back seat, and no wondering what that noise might cost to fix. In the 60s, you actually had choices at that price. Lots of choices actually...

When my insurance company offered me a discount for installing a driving tracker, I was immediately interested. Saving money on car insurance sounded great, especially when the only requirement seemed to be downloading an app. But then I started wondering exactly what the insurer would learn about my driving, and whether that information could eventually cost me more than the discount was worth.

Your car looks good after a collision, yet a dealership offers much less than expected. That happens even after excellent repairs. The missing money may be recoverable, depending on fault, insurance coverage, and location.

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.

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.

A battery that keeps dying overnight can turn a small annoyance into a daily headache fast. The new dashcam might be involved, but it’s not the only possibility worth checking before blaming one accessory.