You may be hearing from friends, or reading posts from neighbors on Nextdoor about how ‘I must have left my car unlocked last night…’ They describe how they’re so careful, and they never leave their car unlocked. But last night someone got into it without breaking in, rifled through it, and stole any valuables left... Continue Reading →
We’ve all been there—you’ve got a car that you love, and it’s paid for, and you’re attached to it… but it’s starting to have problems. First it’s relatively small stuff… it needs a new alternator. Okay, done. But then, just two months later, the steering pump goes out. The bills start to pile up. But... Continue Reading →
When you're looking at used cars, you might notice some signs of wear. Which ones are just cosmetic, and which ones could be signs of more serious problems? Here's our guide to common used car problems, and whether they're only superficial or warrant further inspection. Paint One of the most common things you’ll notice about... Continue Reading →
Car thefts are more common than you might imagine, and have been on the rise over the past year. There are a number of things you can do to make your car less likely to be targeted. But what about actual car anti theft devices? Are they really car theft prevention? Which ones are best?... Continue Reading →
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 →
So you’re thinking about buying a car. The research phase leading up to the purchase can be part of the fun—considering what you want, what you need, and settling on a particular make and model is exciting. Or crazymaking. Or both. The trouble is, there are so. many. options. In one way, this is great—how... Continue Reading →
Parking hasn’t been all that difficult in most areas for the past year. With businesses closed and people working from home, areas with lots of office buildings are almost empty. So street and garage parking has been uncharacteristically plentiful. But as things start to open back up, parking is sure to become as scarce a... Continue Reading →
In the ever-evolving—often in mysterious ways—automotive industry, surprises aren't unusual. We've seen unexpected innovations like 'subscription' services for cars (that didn't go over so well), and Tesla's Sentry Mode. But what if, instead of subscribing to get access to a set of car models (which is weird, but on some level makes sense), you had... Continue Reading →
Buying (or selling) a car is always a major transaction, because it involves a significant amount of money as well as legal documents for transfer of ownership and for registration. It’s hard to know how to pay, especially when you’re dealing with a private seller—because there are safety issues. When you’re buying a car, the... Continue Reading →
Remember when car subscriptions were going to be the next big thing, about three years ago? Manufacturers like Audi, Cadillac, Mercedes, BMW, and Volvo offered plans, and subscribers could pay a monthly fee to drive a selection of models rather than having to commit to one car for several years. It seemed intriguing, and had a... Continue Reading →
