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I tried to pay $10,500 for a used car with a personal check, but the dealer refused and pushed financing instead. Can they legally do that?

The price was settled. The money was sitting in the bank. All that remained was handing over a check and driving home. Instead, the dealer rejected the payment and started pushing a loan nobody had asked for. That may be perfectly normal—or the moment this deal stopped smelling right.
August 12, 2026 Jesse Singer
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The Thrust SSC

Not only did the Thrust SCC break records, it also broke the sound barrier. But that’s not the only cool thing about this magnificent machine.
January 3, 2025 Allison Robertson
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I thought buying the highest trim level would increase resale value, but buyers don't seem willing to pay more. Did I overspend?

Buying the highest trim level may feel like a smart investment, but expensive features do not always deliver stronger resale value. Here is why buyers may not pay extra—and whether you truly overspent.
August 12, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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I thought I got a great deal on a 1978 Corvette, but now I’m worried—how much should I expect to spend on maintenance, insurance and winter storage?

Buying a 1978 Corvette at a bargain price probably felt like the kind of deal people brag about for years. Then the first mysterious drip appeared underneath it and someone casually mentioned something called a “birdcage.” Now that great deal is beginning to feel slightly less great.
August 11, 2026 Jesse Singer
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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
Portrait of American retired baseball player Reggie Jackson as he poses in his recently-purchased Nissan car dealership , Palo Alto, California, October 7, 1987

Reggie "Mr. October" Jackson Once Had One Of The World's Best Car Collections—If You Could Only Pick One, Which Would You Take?

Explore baseball legend Reggie Jackson’s remarkable car collection, featuring rare muscle cars, classic Corvettes, Yenko models, a Hemi Plymouth, and a Ferrari Daytona worthy of Mr. October himself.
August 12, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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My Neighbor’s Visitors Keep Blocking The Street So Badly I Can Barely Get Out. I’m Going To Hit One Soon. What Can I Actually Do?

You expect occasional guests to park on your street, but it becomes a very different problem when your neighbor's visitors leave so little room that getting in or out of your driveway feels like a risky challenge every time. After countless close calls, it is easy to feel frustrated and wonder whether an accident is almost inevitable. The good news is that you do not have to choose between staying silent and losing your temper. There are practical, legal, and effective steps you can take to protect your safety while encouraging a lasting solution.
August 12, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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I Switched To A Smaller Vehicle To Save Money, But My Insurance Barely Changed. What Actually Determines My Premium?

Downsizing a vehicle can reduce fuel use, maintenance expenses, and monthly payments, so it seems reasonable to expect a noticeably smaller insurance bill too. The surprise is that vehicle size is only one part of a much larger pricing calculation. Insurers primarily want to estimate how likely you are to make a claim and how expensive that claim could be.
August 12, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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Cars That Were Too Weird For Their Time But Look Brilliant Now—Did You Ever Catch One Of These On The Road?

Some cars look perfectly ordinary when they arrive, while others seem to have escaped from a design studio several decades too early. The vehicles on this list confused buyers with unconventional shapes, unusual engineering, or features that had rarely appeared on production cars. Years later, many of those strange decisions feel surprisingly relevant as automakers embrace electric power, crossovers, flexible interiors, and daring retro styling.
August 12, 2026 Jane O'Shea