Will this be the year that you get the car you really want or need? If you've been thinking about upgrading your ride, you've probably been wondering: what’s the best way to sell a car? Is it a good idea to sell a car online? What do I need to know? Here’s an overview of... Continue Reading →
Avoid getting pulled over: ways to reduce the risk
From the first day we get our driver's license, one of our greatest fears is... seeing flashing red lights in our rearview mirror. Beyond the obvious (and hardest) way to avoid it—staying under the speed limit—there are other things to keep in mind. Here are a few things, from the basic to the farfetched, that... Continue Reading →
How to make money with your car
We all know that a new car depreciates as soon as you drive it off the dealer’s lot. And it just continues to steadily decline in value after that. But what if there were a way to offset that gap? If you've ever wondered about ways to make money with your car, there are a... Continue Reading →
Car-related ghost stories and urban legends: do you believe?
Before Facebook, it was an email chain forwarded by your mom. ("I don’t know if this is true, but just in case… be careful!”) And before that, a campfire story that made you lie awake in your tent. These are ghost stories, myths, and sometimes just cautionary tales wrapped in a story. The person it... Continue Reading →
That’s a wrap: is a custom vinyl “paint job” right for your car?
Have you ever thought about changing the color of your car? Or wanted something really unique, like a matte paint job? Vehicle wraps used to be used mostly for advertising, but in the last few years they’ve been used more often for cosmetic applications. It’s sort of a whole new frontier, and most people have... Continue Reading →
Carpool hacks for the road to school
It’s back to school time—finally, after a shaky couple of years—and if you’re like most parents, you need to get your child to and from school (and other activities) each day. You can do it yourself, but you may have considered starting a carpool with other parents, to help share the load. If you have... Continue Reading →
You’re not commuting—should you rent your car out on Turo?
A few months ago, I would never have considered renting my car out to a stranger. I couldn't imagine being without it, and also didn't like the idea of someone else driving it. Eating in it. Maybe parking it too close to another car in a parking lot. But, fast forward to now, in the... 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 →
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 →
Car Resolutions for 2022
Wait... how did it get to be almost 2022? Weren't we supposed to have flying cars by now? We might have a lot of tech that George Jetson would envy, but we're still riding on four tires. And we're almost at the start of another new year. So along with our resolutions to work out... Continue Reading →