Flipboard 2025 Car Tips

You finally picked up your car after an accident repair. You expected to feel relieved but instead, you notice the paint doesn’t quite match in certain light, and one of the body panels doesn’t sit flush like it used to. So, what are your rights here? Can you actually demand that the body shop redo the work, or are you stuck with a repair that looks almost right but not quite?

Discover why ADAS repair costs are soaring for modern vehicles. Learn how sensors, cameras, calibrations, insurance claims, and advanced safety technology impact ownership costs and whether expenses will continue rising.

Few garage arguments get heated faster than this one. One spouse says only a brand-new vehicle is safe enough for the family, while the other looks at the monthly payment and winces. The good news is that the truth is more nuanced than either extreme, and the data gives us a much clearer answer.

Your new car’s emergency spare tire is flat too? Learn what to do safely, when to call roadside assistance, how to deal with the dealer, and how to prevent this frustrating problem from happening again.

Many owners assume a parked car is a preserved car. Then the mechanic starts listing dead batteries, flat-spotted tires, and other expensive maintenance problems.

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.

Modern cars are packed with advanced electronics, sensors, and driver-assistance systems. Here’s why repairs now require specialized tools, why some mechanics cannot service every system, and what drivers should know before buying or repairing a tech-heavy vehicle.

Can you trust a mechanic who uses AI to diagnose your car? Learn how AI diagnostic tools work, when they help, when to worry, and how to spot a trustworthy repair shop.

A dealership offered to buy back your vehicle. You accepted. Everything seemed settled. Maybe you were already thinking about what you'd do with the money. Then your phone rang, and suddenly the dealership was telling a very different story.

Your employer changed the parking policy and your commute got expensive fast. Here is when companies may need to reimburse parking costs, when they probably do not, and how employees can ask for fair commuter support.