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Which Is Better For You And Your Family: A Minivan or an SUV?

If you’ve got a bustling family or haul around a lot of equipment, you need a vehicle with a lot of leg room. So, what’ll it be: an SUV or a minivan?
July 7, 2023 Kaddy Gibson
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The Best Affordable Turbocharged Cars

If you’re considering buying a used sports car and don’t want to spend more than $25,000, check out these great affordable options. 
July 8, 2023 Kaddy Gibson
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Before SUVs, These Minivans From The 80s And 90s Defined American Family Life

Before SUVs became the default family vehicle, the minivan transformed how Americans traveled. Starting in the mid-1980s, these roomy, easy-to-drive vans replaced station wagons in countless driveways by combining car-like handling with space for kids, cargo, and road trips. For millions of families, they became part of everyday life.
July 24, 2026 J. Clarke
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I switched to low-profile tires because they looked better, but potholes are destroying them. Did I make a costly mistake?

Learn why low-profile tires are more vulnerable to pothole damage, how to spot hidden wheel and tire problems, and whether switching back to taller sidewalls could save you money on costly repairs.
July 31, 2026 Sasha Wren

Cars From The 1990s That Every Suburban Parent Seemed To Own

From practical minivans to sensible sedans and early SUVs, these were the cars that filled suburban driveways, school parking lots, and soccer fields throughout the 1990s.
July 31, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Cars Your Dad Definitely Wanted In The 1970s, Whether He Admitted It Or Not

From the Trans Am and Corvette to the Countach and 240Z, these are the unforgettable cars every dad secretly dreamed of owning in the 1970s.
July 31, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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The body shop repaired my car’s damage, but the paint doesn’t match and there’s a noticeable gap between panels. Can I demand a redo?

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?
February 24, 2026 Peter Kinney
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How AI Is Quietly Changing Everyday Car Ownership

Artificial intelligence isn't just something you'll find in futuristic concept cars anymore. It's already built into millions of vehicles, quietly helping with everything from navigation to maintenance reminders and safety systems. Most drivers probably use AI every day without even realizing it, and as cars become more software-driven, that influence is only getting bigger.
July 31, 2026 J. Clarke

I bought an EV for winter driving, but the range dropped far more than I expected. Should dealers warn buyers more clearly?

Your EV’s winter range fell much farther than expected. Here’s why cold weather hits electric cars so hard, what dealers should disclose, and how buyers can avoid an icy surprise.
July 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My car’s dashboard warning lights keep appearing and disappearing. How do I know what is urgent?

Dashboard warning lights that come and go can be confusing. Learn which symbols demand an immediate stop, which can wait, and how to document the problem.
July 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I work from home now, but keeping a car still costs almost as much as before. Would selling it be crazy?

Working from home can make car ownership feel surprisingly wasteful. Here’s how to decide whether selling your car would save money—or create more hassle than it solves.
July 29, 2026 Jack Hawkins