car tips

A simple wheel alignment can now come with an unexpected sensor-calibration charge. Here’s why modern safety systems may need recalibration, what it costs, and when the extra work is actually necessary.

Turns out that the type of vehicle you are driving can have more of an impact on your car insurance premium than any hiccups in your driving history.

New-car touch controls can become frustrating and distracting when winter gloves enter the picture. Here's why physical buttons may still matter for safe cold-weather driving—and why automakers are beginning to reconsider touchscreen-heavy dashboards.

If you're on the fence about getting an electric car and want to make sure it can go the distance, check out these quick tips.

That little scrape on the door you got in the parking garage? Those light scratches from everyday use? It’s easy to worry about whether a few cosmetic imperfections will turn into an unexpected bill. The good news is that with most leasing companies, whether you’ll be charged depends on how deep the damage goes and whether it crosses the line into “excessive” territory.