Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

Some cars earn a reputation for being almost impossible to wear out. Owners brag about them, mechanics recommend them, and used buyers hunt them down. Then one expensive problem starts showing up again and again. Suddenly, that “last forever” reputation comes with a very big asterisk.

Charging an EV from a home to a curbside parking space can be legal in some cities, but authorities generally expect the sidewalk to remain safe and accessible for everyone using it. Before filing a complaint, determine whether the cord is using an approved crossing method or simply lying loose across the walking path.

Your neighbor’s EV charger hums beside your bedroom all night. Learn when home charger noise may violate local rules and what you can do about it.

If your condo has only a few EV chargers, seeing the same cars plugged in every evening can get frustrating fast. Shared charging works only when drivers actually share the equipment rather than treating charging stalls like assigned parking spaces. Federal guidance for multifamily properties specifically recommends policies that address how long cars remain at communal chargers.

Your car still runs, the check-engine light may not even be on, and suddenly the service advisor is recommending a carbon-cleaning procedure you’ve never heard of before. That’s enough to make anyone suspicious.

The windshield looked better, but the technology behind it stopped cooperating. When several safety features fail right after an accessory is installed, the cause can be less straightforward than it seems and there are a few possibilities worth ruling out before anyone starts replacing parts.

Can a landlord stop you from charging an EV from an outdoor outlet? Here’s when the safety concern is legitimate and when other issues may be involved.

My neighbor keeps unplugging my EV from our shared charger before it finishes. Can he legally touch my car? Learn how shared EV charging rules, connector locks, condo policies, charging etiquette, and property management can help resolve the dispute.

A shared garage can make boundaries fuzzy fast. One neighbor sees an outlet beside both parking spaces and thinks it is there for everyone. The other sees an EV plugged into it for hours and starts wondering exactly whose electric bill is filling that battery. So who is actually paying?

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.

Buying a certified pre-owned car can feel like paying extra to remove the uncertainty that comes with buying used. Manufacturer-backed CPO vehicles generally go through an inspection and reconditioning process and receive additional warranty coverage. That still does not mean every component is guaranteed to be flawless or that nothing can go wrong after you leave the dealership.

You entered your vehicle information online, received an attractive trade-in number, and drove two hours expecting the dealership to stand behind it. Then an employee inspected your car and suddenly offered thousands less. Whether that is legitimate depends heavily on what the original number actually promised and what conditions were disclosed before you made the trip.