The NASCAR Golden Boy Who Pushed His Luck

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My insurer wants to use recycled parts to repair my nearly new car after an accident. Can I demand new parts instead?

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My automaker says diagnostic data belongs to them, but my mechanic says he needs it. Who controls the car’s information?

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The NASCAR Golden Boy Who Pushed His Luck

The NASCAR Golden Boy Who Pushed His Luck

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My hybrid sat unused for months, and now the battery is weak. Are electrified cars bad for occasional drivers?

Cars Your Parents Thought Would Last Forever, But You Almost Never See Anymore

My pickup tows plenty, but the bed is too high to load comfortably. Are new trucks becoming less useful for normal owners?

My dealership says a refundable deposit became non-refundable once the car arrived. Can they change the terms after taking my money?

My insurer wants to use recycled parts to repair my nearly new car after an accident. Can I demand new parts instead?

My automaker says diagnostic data belongs to them, but my mechanic says he needs it. Who controls the car’s information?

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