With gas prices in the stratosphere the last few months, we’re all rethinking the cars we drive, and maybe even the cars we thought we wanted to buy next. SUVs and pickups have been among the best-selling new cars for years, but now almost everyone is starting to think about whether it might be time... Continue Reading →
Dog is my copilot: what to take on the road with your best friend
It’s summer, the season of road trips… and for a lot of us, our best friend (of the furry, wagging variety) is likely to be coming along for the ride—now, and all year round. Cars are designed with an incredible level of detail when it comes to human passenger protection, but without so much thought... Continue Reading →
It’s (finally) a good time to buy a car—here’s why
Many aspects of life have changed a lot as a result of the pandemic, and car buying and selling is no exception. The scarcity of new cars we’ve seen over the past couple of years is unlike anything most of us have experienced in our lifetimes, and the resulting spike in used car prices has... Continue Reading →
Rental car insurance: is your own coverage enough?
Ever wonder whether you really should get that supplemental rental car insurance? In some cases, it might be a good idea...
Lemon laws and car problems: are you protected?
“I just got a lemon.” You’ve probably heard of cars referred to this way, when one thing after another goes wrong. A lot of people don't take advantage of the protections that may be available to them. If you've experienced ongoing problems with your new car, your state may have laws that will provide significant... Continue Reading →
Should you buy a car with an accident history?
When shopping for used cars, information is king. And if information is king, accident history is the king of kings. Besides basics like price and mileage, a car’s accident history is perhaps the number one piece of information that shoppers are interested in obtaining when they’re searching for their next car. And what’s more, people... Continue Reading →
The best cars for dog lovers
If you didn’t have a dog going into the pandemic, there’s a good chance you have one now. And your dog probably hasn’t spent much—if any—time alone, since you’ve been home most of the time. So you’re going to want to take your best friend with you everywhere. Or at least as much as you... Continue Reading →
James Dean’s Porsche: can a car be cursed?
Can a car be cursed? If it is possible, then James Dean’s ‘Little Bastard’ (the nickname of the car he died in) surely was. About Little Bastard Little Bastard was a Porsche 550 Spyder. It was fast, curvy, and quite rare: Porsche only made about 90 550 Spyders. It was built for speed, and it... Continue Reading →
Detail your car like a pro
Do you need to pay for a professional car detail? You really don’t. With a relatively small investment, and a little time, you can do your own professional car detailing in the comfort of your own driveway. For this article, we’ll focus on the exterior of your car. While we’re all spending more time at... Continue Reading →
Worst cars of all time, from Aztec to Yugo
We see a lot of articles about exciting, beautiful cars. Whether it's a new model or an icon like a classic Mustang, everyone loves to read about and see pictures of the sexiest, highest-performance models. But what about the opposite of that? There's nothing like looking back on those other cars to help us appreciate... Continue Reading →