Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

A lot of people assume there must be some kind of grace period for major purchases. After all, you can return plenty of things to a store a few days later—why not cars? So if you bought a vehicle two days ago and already hate it, can the dealer really refuse to take it back?

Bought a used car with a lien still on it? Learn what a lien means, your risks, and how to fix the situation and secure ownership.

Nothing makes a buyer disappear faster than title problems. Even a small paperwork mistake can stop an ownership transfer immediately and make the entire deal collapse on the spot. The good news is that most transfer issues have pretty clear fixes once you know what caused them.

Few things are more frustrating than coming back to your car and finding a parking ticket sitting on the windshield even though you already paid the meter. The good news is that these situations happen more often than people realize, and many cities do allow drivers to dispute tickets successfully when they can prove payment was made.

Many truck owners assume the dealership has complete control over warranty decisions, but the reality is often much more complicated than that.

Finding a nail in your tire is frustrating enough. Then you head to a garage expecting a quick repair, only to hear that you need a brand-new tire that costs hundreds of dollars. At that point, most drivers have the same question: Can't they just pull the nail out and patch the hole?

Sold a car but it’s still in your name? Learn how to fix title transfer issues, protect yourself, and avoid legal and financial problems.

Wondering if your car can be repossessed even when you thought you were caught up? Learn why repossession can happen fast, what default means, what rights you may have, and what steps to take next.

Most drivers assume a dirty license plate is the kind of thing that earns a warning and maybe a suggestion to visit a car wash. So when a cop hands you an actual ticket, it can feel completely ridiculous. After all, cars get dirty. That's normal. But depending on where you live, that officer may have had more legal authority than you think.

Can you get a ticket for a muddy truck? Learn when dirt becomes a legal issue, including fines for blocked plates, lights, and road hazards.

Installed a driving-tracking app for an insurance discount, only to see your rates go up? Here’s what telematics apps track, why premiums can rise, and whether signing up was a mistake.