Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

Explore the Gen Z car trends that leave Boomers shaking their heads, from stanced Civics to EV swaps and wild aftermarket mods.

Prepare your car for cold-weather driving with these 25 essential winter maintenance tips every first-time driver should know. From tire safety and battery care to emergency kit must-haves, this fun and engaging guide helps you stay safe, confident, and road-ready all winter long. Perfect for new drivers and anyone looking to avoid common winter-driving hazards.

Your dash cam caught your neighbor sideswiping your vehicle, but he says you can’t use the footage because it violates his privacy. Here’s what you need to know.

Many drivers still rely on advice that made sense decades ago. Experts warn that old habits can become unsafe when applied to modern vehicles.

Discover the 25 most common causes of a Check Engine Light—explained in a fun, engaging way for car lovers. Learn what each warning means, how serious it is, and what to do next so you can get back on the road with confidence. Perfect for drivers, DIY mechanics, and auto enthusiasts.

Car insurance rates got you panicking? Learn how to rebalance your budget, reduce monthly costs, and keep your car without going broke—even if you're locked into a long loan.

You were in an accident and the other driver immediately admitted he was at fault. But now his insurance company is denying the claim. Now it's time to fight smart.

Discover whether you’re overreacting to a flirty mechanic and learn how to navigate uncomfortable service experiences with confidence. This article explores boundaries, professionalism, and when it’s time to switch shops—all in a fun, relatable tone. Perfect for readers seeking guidance on car care, comfort, and respecting their own instincts.

If your car payment makes you wince every month, you’re not alone. Between higher interest rates, rising insurance, and everything else getting pricier, that once-manageable ride can turn into a budget bully fast. The good news is you’ve got options. Let’s walk through it calmly, strategically, and with zero shame.

Automotive experts keep yelling “don’t buy this,” but the sales numbers say people aren’t listening. These cars keep thriving no matter how loud the criticism gets. Whatever the reason, these models prove critics don’t always shape real—world buying habits.

Struggling with a dealership that refuses to fix your recall issue because “parts are on backorder”? This fun, engaging guide breaks down why delays happen, how to check part availability, your legal rights, and the smartest ways to speed up your recall repair—so you can finally get back on the road safely and stress-free.

You bought replacement parts yourself because they were cheaper, but now the mechanic refuses to install them, saying that it’s against company policy. We look at why mechanics prefer to source parts themselves.