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Buy a new car today and there are plenty of features you simply assume will be there. You probably wouldn’t even think to ask about them. But when Baby Boomers were buying new cars, many of those same features could send the price climbing one option box at a time. Remember?

You signed the paperwork and drove off the lot thinking everything was locked in. But now the dealership is calling you back saying your income was listed incorrectly on the loan application, and suddenly the deal is falling apart. So what’s actually going on here, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down.

An insurer’s offer to lower your premium by excluding your spouse can sound like easy money. The catch is that a named-driver exclusion is one of the sharpest tools an insurer has, because it can strip coverage when that person gets behind the wheel. If your spouse drives in an emergency, the answer often turns on the exact policy language and the law in your state.

You hand over your keys to help out a family member, and a few hours later your car is sitting behind a locked impound gate. It happens more often than many drivers realize, especially after an arrest, a suspended license stop, or a DUI investigation. The ugly surprise is that the first bill usually lands on the registered owner's desk, not the driver's.

Many drivers assume their car cannot send much data unless they actively use the automaker’s smartphone app. In reality, a modern connected car can often transmit information through its built-in cellular modem, telematics hardware, and onboard software even if the app stays unopened. That is the uncomfortable starting point for this question, and it is backed by years of reporting, privacy reviews, and government disclosures.

It's a romantic idea, you have to admit. Your teenage son finds his dream car: a classic car with chrome, character, and a story. But you immediately notice one thing: No airbags. Any parent should be concerned with safety, but before you decide whether to forbid it, it helps to strip away the nostalgia and look at the safety facts.

It starts when you see an orange cord running from your house, through the white snow, and into the neighbor's car. Ultimately, you probably aren't going to notice the difference in your bank account, but that doesn't make it acceptable. This is about consent, not just the dollar value, and the law in the case is clear.

It can sound backwards when a mechanic tells you to drive your car a little harder for its own good. Most of us have been taught that gentle driving is the safest path to a long engine life. The truth is more nuanced, especially in modern cars packed with emissions hardware, turbochargers, direct injection, and computer-controlled transmissions.

Think you know 1980s cars? Test your memory by identifying 15 forgotten models from their distinctive headlights and front-end styling before each car is revealed.

Dashcams are complicated. You can ask the other driver for the video, but your private request normally would not carry legal force. If the dispute becomes a lawsuit, then it's a different story, but the exact procedure depends on your state and court.