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Strange NASCAR Rules Most Fans Don't Even Know About

Like all sports, NASCAR is replete with plenty of rules and regulations. And while most fans are aware of many of them—there are a bunch of rules that even the hardcore fans probably don't even know about.
April 17, 2025 Jesse Singer
AI-generated image of a young man worried about his expensive car payments.

I financed my dream car but now I regret it. I’m paying almost $1,000 every month. What are my options?

Buying your dream car feels amazing right up until the payments start eating your entire paycheck. A lot of people sign those financing papers thinking future raises, overtime, or “figuring it out later” will make the payment manageable. Then reality shows up, and suddenly you’re sending nearly $1,000 a month to the bank while wondering what you were thinking.
June 1, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Man Using The Touchscreen

My dealer says the touchscreen controls are safer because drivers use fewer buttons. Does anyone actually believe that?

“Fewer buttons” has become one of the easiest lines in the modern showroom. The claim is simple: if the dashboard looks cleaner, the car must be safer and easier to use. It sounds plausible until you compare that promise with what researchers, safety testers, and even some automakers have been saying over the past several years.
June 1, 2026 Carl Wyndham
Bearded man standing in front of towing company

The towing company won’t release my car until I pay outrageous fees. Are they allowed to hold my vehicle hostage like that?

Getting your car towed is stressful enough. Things can get even worse when the towing company refuses to release your vehicle until you pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars in fees. Many drivers feel trapped and wonder if the company is legally holding their car hostage.
June 1, 2026 Penelope Singh

Pickup Trucks With The Best Gas Mileage for 2026

Pickup trucks are going through a mileage revolution.
May 29, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

My apartment has disabled parking that I use right next to an EV charger. My spot is always taken by someone charging their car. What can I do?

What should you do when your disabled apartment parking space is constantly taken by EV drivers charging their cars? Here’s how to document the problem, talk to management, request enforcement, and protect accessible parking rights.
May 29, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I traded in my old car, and now debt collectors say I still owe money on it. Do I actually have to pay them?

Traded in your old car but debt collectors say you still owe? Here’s how trade-in payoffs, negative equity, dealer mistakes, and debt validation work—and what to do before you pay.
May 28, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I got into a minor accident, and my rates skyrocketed. I can't afford that increase, can I fight them on it?

Got into a minor accident and your car insurance rate jumped? Here’s how to challenge the increase, review your policy, ask smarter questions, and shop for better coverage without panicking.
May 28, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Boomer couple embarrassed by cars they used to like

Cars Baby Boomers Are Embarrassed To Admit They Loved When They Were Younger

There was a time when baby boomers saw fake wood paneling, vinyl roofs, opera windows, and oddly shaped hatchbacks and thought: “Now that is style.” But, we’re all allowed to change our minds and what was once the height of cool could now be the height of embarrassment.
May 28, 2026 Jesse Singer

My new car came with a subscription fee to use remote start. Are automakers really doing this now?

Subscription fees have spilled over from the tech world into features of the newest cars.
May 28, 2026 Peter Kinney
Black man holding parking ticket next to meter

I tried to dispute a parking ticket, but it was denied and in the meantime the price went up. Do I really have to pay the increased fee?

You thought you were doing the right thing by disputing your parking ticket. Then the appeal was denied, and suddenly the fine is higher than when you started. That situation frustrates drivers every day across North America. The good news is that those extra fees usually follow specific rules, and you may still have a few options to fight back or reduce the damage.
May 28, 2026 Penelope Singh