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How Much Electric Car Range Do You Need?

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.
July 2, 2023 Kaddy Gibson

My lease is up next month and the car has a few scratches. Will I be charged for them?

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.
January 13, 2026 Kaddy Gibson
AI-generated image of a man worried about an over-the-air update changing his car software.

My car manufacturer removed a feature through an over-the-air update. Are governments going to stop this?

Modern cars increasingly behave like smartphones on wheels. They can receive over-the-air updates, change software settings, fix bugs, and sometimes add new functions without a dealership visit.
July 1, 2026 Penelope Singh

My neighborhood's new traffic restrictions have added five minutes to my drive every morning. Am I just out of luck?

New neighborhood traffic restrictions adding time to your commute? Here’s what drivers can do, how to challenge bad traffic changes, and when you may need to adapt.
June 29, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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The dealership put the wrong income on my paperwork. Now they’re saying I must pay thousands of dollars or give the car back. What should I do?

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.
May 6, 2026 Quinn Mercer