car tips

Black cars are notoriously hard to keep clean, but there are still some tools and strategies you can use.

You dropped your car off at the shop, trusted your mechanic to do the work right, and agreed to pay for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. Then after the service, you discover the parts are aftermarket. That feels like a betrayal, plain and simple. The good news is this isn’t something you just have to live with. There are steps you can take to address it and protect yourself going forward.

Is changing your oil every 5,000 miles still necessary? We break down modern oil change intervals, what happens if you wait 8,000 miles, and how overdue oil changes can quietly damage your engine.

My wife wants to buy an electric vehicle, but I think gasoline cars still make more sense. We break down the EV vs. gas debate with real-world pros, cons, and lifestyle considerations to find out who’s actually right.

If you’re trying to make better money decisions this year, depreciation is the sneaky bill that shows up after the “great deal” high wears off. Some cars don’t just lose value—they drop it like a bad habit, turning yesterday’s splurge into today’s trade-in reality check. The goal here isn’t to dunk on anyone’s taste (drive what you love), but to help you spot models that can quietly torch your long-term costs.

Most battery failures aren’t random. They’re caused by tiny mistakes drivers make over time. If you want your battery to last, these are the bad habits you should avoid.