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My mechanic says my car needs a special battery because of start-stop technology. Are modern batteries becoming too expensive?

Your mechanic may be right, even if the quote feels surprisingly high. Cars with automatic start-stop systems put their 12-volt batteries through more work than older vehicles, and many require enhanced flooded batteries or absorbent glass mat batteries instead of the cheapest conventional option. The price premium is real, but so are the technical differences.
September 22, 2026 J. Clarke
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My brother returned my car with an empty battery after blasting music and AC for hours. Is it petty to send him the repair bill?

You lend your car to your brother for a few hours, and it comes back with a battery so drained the car will not start. Then comes the awkward part. Do you eat the cost, or send him the bill for the battery trouble he caused?
July 15, 2026 Carl Wyndham
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Is The Toyota Supra Mk4 The Best Car Ever Made?

Some cars are fast, some are iconic—but the Toyota Supra Mk4 is both. Born in the 1990s, it evolved from an underrated sports car into a worldwide phenomenon.
September 22, 2025 Jesse Singer
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My Neighbor Keeps Using The Public Charger As Overnight Parking. Are EV Charging Spots Supposed To Have Time Limits?

Your neighbor leaves their EV parked at a public charger overnight. Are charging spaces supposed to have time limits, or is that allowed?
September 25, 2026 Allison Robertson
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Forgotten 1970s Gas Station Brands—Even Baby Boomers Can't Remember 5 Of These

Gas stations were everywhere in the 1970s. But many of the names on those signs were not the same as they are today. And we're betting that most people probably couldn't name five of them—even if they filled up there every week.
September 24, 2026 Jesse Singer
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Inside Bill Gates's Garage: These Are His Most Incredible Cars

Some of Bill Gates's car collection blew our minds—but not in the way you might think.
February 11, 2025 Jane O'Shea
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My Dealer Advertised A Low Price, But Every Car On The Lot Has Mandatory Add-Ons. Is That False Advertising?

You find a car advertised online for $29,995, arrive at the dealership, and suddenly learn that a protection package, security system, or other dealer product is mandatory. The vehicle may now cost thousands more than the number that brought you through the door. Under current Federal Trade Commission guidance, that kind of pricing can raise serious concerns under federal law.
September 24, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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My used car was advertised as “one owner,” but the vehicle history tells a different story. Was I misled?

Bought a used car advertised as “one owner” only to find conflicting history records? Learn why reports differ, what evidence to save, and what options buyers may have.
September 24, 2026 Alex Summers
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Ford Used The Mustang Name On An Electric SUV—Did Their Gamble Pay Off?

Ford shocked Mustang fans by putting the famous badge on an electric SUV. Here’s how the Mustang Mach-E performed in sales, reviews, awards, and Ford’s broader EV strategy.
September 24, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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A car wash ripped a piece of trim off my car, but the sign says they're not responsible for damage. Does a sign really excuse them?

You pull out of the wash, spot a dangling strip of trim, and then see the familiar disclaimer on the wall. It is meant to shut the conversation down before it starts. But a sign alone usually does not get a business off the hook for every kind of damage.
September 24, 2026 Miles Brucker


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