car tips

Discover what to do when your insurance company totals your car over a minor scratch. Learn how to challenge valuations, negotiate payouts, understand salvage titles, and decide whether to fight the insurer or take the check—all explained in a clear, engaging, and driver-friendly guide.

You thought the basic rule of oil changes was to change your oil every 5,000 miles, but the dealership says you're good for the next 10,000 miles. We look at why either one may be preferable depending on your situation.

You know that moment when you glance at your car and think, “Wow… we’ve aged”. Maybe the paint has lost its sparkle, maybe the interior smells like the ghost of fast food past, or maybe the suspension squeaks like it's filing a complaint with HR. But good news—cars are basically big, metal cosmetics projects. With the right mix of elbow grease, strategic upgrades, and a little attitude, your faithful four-wheeled friend can look and feel surprisingly youthful again.

Your dash cam caught your neighbor sideswiping your vehicle, but he says you can’t use the footage because it violates his privacy. Here’s what you need to know.

You think you’re finally catching a break. You put in a new engine, your car starts purring again, and for a brief, shining moment, everything feels right in the universe. Then your insurance company comes charging in, waving paperwork and declaring your car “totaled.” Suddenly you’re wondering if you can refuse their payout, keep your ride, and defend the honor of all the money you just sunk into it. Spoiler: you can push back, but it comes with a few twists, a couple of tradeoffs, and a small mountain of decision-making.

You were in an accident and the other driver immediately admitted he was at fault. But now his insurance company is denying the claim. Now it's time to fight smart.