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My insurance company totaled my car over a scratch. Should I fight them or take the check?

Discover what to do when your insurance company totals your car over a minor scratch. Learn how to challenge valuations, negotiate payouts, understand salvage titles, and decide whether to fight the insurer or take the check—all explained in a clear, engaging, and driver-friendly guide.
December 10, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Christmas Gift Ideas For The Drivers In Your Life

Looking for the perfect gift for the car lover in your life? Explore 27 fun, unique, and useful Christmas gift ideas for drivers—ranging from practical gadgets to stylish accessories—sure to delight every kind of auto enthusiast.
December 9, 2025 Jack Hawkins
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Pickup Trucks That Were Built To Survive The Apocalypse—Or At Least Look Like It

20 apocalypse-ready pickup trucks built to survive anything with rugged power, bold design, and unstoppable capability.
December 10, 2025 Allison Robertson

Forgotten Names From The Golden Age Of Horsepower

Dive into 1970s American muscle history with our nostalgic list of 25 forgotten performance cars from the Golden Age of Horsepower. Discover rare, underrated, and overlooked classics—from AMC oddballs to big-block sleepers—that helped shape one of the most powerful eras in automotive history. Perfect for muscle car fans, vintage collectors, and lovers of classic Detroit iron.
December 9, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Christmas Gift Ideas For The Mechanic In Your Life

Discover these fun, practical, and creative Christmas gift ideas for the mechanic in your life—from essential tools to shop comforts and clever stocking stuffers. Perfect for car lovers, DIY wrenchers, and gearheads of all kinds.
December 9, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Gen Z Car Trends That Drive Baby Boomers Crazy

Explore the Gen Z car trends that leave Boomers shaking their heads, from stanced Civics to EV swaps and wild aftermarket mods.
December 5, 2025 Allison Robertson

The dealership said the next oil change is in 10K miles, when I thought 5K was standard. Does this make sense or should I keep it at every 5K miles?

You thought the basic rule of oil changes was to change your oil every 5,000 miles, but the dealership says you're good for the next 10,000 miles. We look at why either one may be preferable depending on your situation.
December 9, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

How To Make Your Old Car Feel Brand New Again

You know that moment when you glance at your car and think, “Wow… we’ve aged”. Maybe the paint has lost its sparkle, maybe the interior smells like the ghost of fast food past, or maybe the suspension squeaks like it's filing a complaint with HR. But good news—cars are basically big, metal cosmetics projects. With the right mix of elbow grease, strategic upgrades, and a little attitude, your faithful four-wheeled friend can look and feel surprisingly youthful again.
December 9, 2025 J. Clarke
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The Toyota Sticky Accelerator Scandal

The story behind Toyota’s little-known sticky accelerator scandal, of one of the auto industry’s biggest safety crises.
December 5, 2025 Allison Robertson

If You Plan To Drive Anywhere This Winter, These Maintenance Tips Could Save Your Life

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.
December 5, 2025 Jack Hawkins

25 Hidden Gems From American Car History

American car history isn’t just about Mustangs, Camaros, or Corvettes. Beneath the spotlight lies a shadow world of bold experiments, quirky compromises, oddball compacts, and luxury attempts that, for one reason or another, faded away. Here are some of the best hidden gems from American automotive history.
December 10, 2025 Quinn Mercer

How The Great Depression Created America’s Custom Car Craze

The Great Depression was a brutal era of empty wallets, widespread unemployment, and a sense of uncertainty across the United States. But for many Americans who still owned old cars, economic hardship sparked a surprising kind of creativity. This would lay the shaky but fertile ground for what would become America’s legendary hot rod and custom car craze.
December 9, 2025 Quinn Mercer