Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

I started driving a school bus last month, but people run my stop sign, cut me off, tailgate, or honk at me on a daily basis. What can I do?

Driving a school bus makes you and your passengers a target of the anger of impatient drivers.
May 6, 2026 Alex Summers
The airbag of a SEAT Ibiza automobile

The Takata Airbag Disaster: Explosions, Recalls, And Corporate Cover-Ups

Airbags are supposed to be the quiet heroes of your car—tucked away until the exact moment they’re needed. But in this case, one company’s version of that lifesaving tech turned into something far more dangerous. The Takata airbag disaster didn’t just rattle the auto industry—it exposed how quickly things can spiral when safety takes a backseat. What started as a cost-saving decision eventually led to explosions, global recalls, and a scandal that refused to stay hidden.
May 6, 2026 J. Clarke

My extended warranty won’t cover a known defect. Isn’t that what extended warranties are for?

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.
December 15, 2025 Jack Hawkins
Two young men comparing engines in a garage.

My friend swears the LS engine is the ultimate swap king, but I say HEMI power is unbeatable—who’s right?

HEMI vs LS: Compare specs, horsepower, reliability, and performance to see which iconic American V8 platform comes out on top.
May 6, 2026 Allison Robertson
A man in a car being pulled over by police.

I was pulled over for having tinted windows that are “too dark”—but they came from the factory like that. Am I still responsible?

Can you get a ticket for factory window tint? Learn tint laws, legal limits, and whether you’re responsible for illegal tint on your car.
May 6, 2026 Allison Robertson
A man crouched down behind his car at night, holding a traffic ticket.

I was pulled over and the officer said my license plate light was too dim. Can that really be a violation?

Can you get pulled over for a dim license plate light? Learn the laws, visibility rules, and how to avoid a ticket for this small issue.
May 5, 2026 Allison Robertson
Young man in a hat taking a parking ticket off his truck.

I parked at a meter that wasn’t working, so I thought I got lucky with a free spot—but I still got fined. Can I fight that?

Can you fight a parking ticket if the meter was broken? Learn how parking laws work and when you can successfully dispute a fine.
May 5, 2026 Allison Robertson
AI-generated image of a man upset about his extended warranty.

My extended warranty claim was denied, and they say it’s due to pre-existing conditions. The dealer never disclosed any damage. What can I do?

You bought the extended warranty for peace of mind. Now the warranty company is saying the damage was already there, and the dealer never mentioned a thing. So does that leave you stuck with the bill? Not necessarily. Let’s break down what’s actually going on and what you can do about it.
May 6, 2026 Quinn Mercer
AI-generated image of a man concerned about his car financing.

The dealership put the wrong income on my paperwork. Now they’re saying I must pay thousands of dollars or give the car back. What should I do?

You signed the paperwork and drove off the lot thinking everything was locked in. But now the dealership is calling you back saying your income was listed incorrectly on the loan application, and suddenly the deal is falling apart. So what’s actually going on here, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down.
May 6, 2026 Quinn Mercer
AI-generated image of a man worried about his car financing.

I drove off the lot with a car, but now the dealer says financing fell through and I need to return it or accept worse terms. Can they really do that?

You finally drove off the lot in your “new” car, thinking the deal was done. Then days later, the dealership calls and drops a bombshell: your financing “fell through”. Now they’re telling you to bring the car back or agree to worse loan terms. But can they actually undo the deal like that? The answer is frustratingly complicated, but you’re not powerless here, and you’ve got options.
May 4, 2026 Quinn Mercer
AI-generated image of an older woman concerned about the car she co-signed being repossessed.

I co-signed a loan for a family member, but now the car has been repossessed and I’m being held responsible. What can I do?

Co-signing a loan for a family member usually comes from a good place. Fast forward, and the payments stopped, the car got repossessed, and now the lender is coming after you for the balance. Legally, co-signing puts you on the hook in a big way, but the good news is, you still have options to deal with the fallout.
May 5, 2026 Peter Kinney
AI-generated image of a man concerned about his repossessed car.

My truck was repossessed while I was parked at work, but I had no idea it was at risk. Shouldn’t I have been notified beforehand?

You parked your truck at work like any normal day, came out later…and it was gone. Then you find out it was repossessed, and now you’re stuck wondering how that even happened without any kind of heads-up. So, should you have been notified first? And more importantly, what can you do now to get your truck back or deal with the situation? Let’s break it down.
May 6, 2026 Peter Kinney