Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

Security camera footage of an accident is no guarantee that you'll be able to use it.

Found illegal items hidden in a used car after purchase? Here’s what to do, your legal risk, and why reporting it protects you.

Driving in Canada looks and feels almost identical to the U.S. The roads look the same, the signs are familiar, and everything seems routine. But it isn’t all the same. In fact, some things Americans do without thinking twice (and usually without consequence) can come with real penalties north of the 49th parallel.

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.

Selling your car to a friend may be convenient, but the terms of the sale have to be clear to all parties concerned.

Think one working headlight is enough? Learn why driving with one burnt-out front headlight can get you pulled over, create safety risks, and lead to tickets.

You found a used car that seemed like a safe bet. Then just days later, it breaks down, and your mechanic tells you the issues didn’t just appear overnight. Now it seems like you were lied to, but more importantly, you need to figure out your options to fix the situation. Don't worry, we've got you covered.

The vehicles on this list all came under scrutiny for one simple reason—they didn’t exactly shine when safety organizations put them to the test. Whether it’s weak structural protection, missing modern safety tech, or disappointing crash ratings, these cars remind us that “affordable” can sometimes come with strings attached.

Passing the driver's test is only the beginning of lifelong learning and improvement behind the wheel.

If your teen borrowed your car and crashed it without insurance, the big question is usually who pays. In many cases, the answer starts with the car owner’s insurance, not the teen’s, because auto insurance generally follows the vehicle. But whether you’re financially responsible can depend on who owned the car, whether your teen had permission to drive it, what your policy says, and what state law requires. That means the outcome can range from “your insurer handles most of it” to “you could be sued personally for the damage.”

If you’ve ever ridden with a friend who insists on pulling into the absolute cheapest station in town, you’re not alone. Gas prices can vary a lot, and it’s natural to wonder whether saving a few cents per gallon is smart or risky. The short answer is that cheap gas does not automatically damage your engine. What matters is whether the fuel meets your carmaker’s requirements and whether the station is selling fuel that meets legal standards.

It’s a nasty surprise: you thought you had a deal, and then the dealership says a warranty or service contract is “required.” In many cases, that add-on is not actually mandatory under the law, even if the salesperson talks like it is. Whether you can walk away depends on what you already signed, whether financing is final, and whether state law gives you any cancellation rights. The good news is that dealers cannot simply invent legal requirements that don’t exist.