Going to the DMV is always a hassle, and a long time out of your day, spent in a place most of us would rather not be. But now, there’s another reason not to go: the risk of being inside, in close proximity to hundreds of people, for an extended period of time. Better to... Continue Reading →
Few things are as unsettling as the sudden illumination of one of those colorful little lights on our dash. Because that usually means trouble. But most of the time it’s hard to know what kind of trouble, exactly. On top of that, when it really comes down to it… how many of us actually know... Continue Reading →
Online buying and selling sites like Craigslist and OfferUp make it easy for anyone to list just about anything, so it makes sense that they’re two of the most popular places for people to sell cars. And there are plenty of honest, trustworthy people doing just that. But unfortunately, because there’s no protection for buyers... Continue Reading →
The start of a new year usually means new laws go into effect. Sometimes it’s easy to miss them; it seems like there’s no definitive way of getting notified. This year, there’s not all that much to know in Florida, Texas, Oregon, or Washington. But California has a few new ones... Here are the new... 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 →
Most of us don’t think much about it, but every time we get into our car and turn the key in the ignition, or press the start button, we rely on a battery. Without it, we just get clicks. Or in the worst case, silence. In either scenario, we’re not going anywhere. If this happens... Continue Reading →
With all of the recent advances in technology and materials, it’s easy to take car safety for granted. The bar is high, and most modern cars are very safe compared to previous decades. But if you have a family, a new baby, or are regularly driving children around, you’re probably interested in the very safest... Continue Reading →
College is a special and unique time in a person’s life. It represents an often unharmonious collision of academia and celebration, of studying and having fun. It’s the only time in our lives when delivering a presentation on the Hawthorne studies and eating pizza bagels for breakfast can happen in the same 24 hour period... Continue Reading →
Buying or selling a car is a big transaction—so scammers and thieves have come up with elaborate ways to exploit the process. Here are some of the most common schemes and techniques to watch out for, and the best ways to protect yourself. Title washing You may have heard the phrase “clean title” when referring... Continue Reading →
Technology in the automotive realm has developed so quickly that it’s easy to forget that there was a time in the not-so-distant past when radios, airbags, and power windows were optional. There’s one area, however, that has developed more quickly than others—safety mechanisms. The most recent cars can tell you if someone is in your... Continue Reading →
