Ever wonder whether you really should get that supplemental rental car insurance? In some cases, it might be a good idea...
Rental car insurance: is your own coverage enough?
Strangest reasons people have been pulled over
Ever seen something really strange on the road? Not just the typical “truck balls” or the arm hanging out of the trunk (people are much more careful when they actually have a body back there.) No, really unusual, to the point where you wished you could ask some other drivers if they saw it, too?... Continue Reading →
Car badging decoded: what do those letters mean?
Almost every car on the road nowadays has some form of alphabet soup glued to its trunk or rear bumper. Most of the time, a car will have the brand’s logo, the model name, and then a badge that denotes trim level or engine size, and sometimes a combination of both. The brand logos and... Continue Reading →
Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn: the Great Escape
You may have seen headlines about “Ghosn” and “Nissan” in the past few months. But if you’re like most of us, you were busy with the holidays and couldn’t be bothered to read all the articles. Which is understandable, because it’s a lot to keep up with. In fact, it’s a pretty crazy story, so... Continue Reading →
Dashboard warning lights: what do they mean?
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 →
How to get the best deal when you’re buying a car
Before every single car purchase that has been and ever will be made, a negotiation takes place. Negotiation is an unavoidable part of car buying, and many buyers are not particularly confident in their ability to do it well. That is exactly what we’re here to fix! In this article, we’ll go over some tips... Continue Reading →
Test drives: the perfect opportunity for thieves?
We’ve all seen people going out for test drives in new cars with the requisite salesperson in tow… most of us have even been that person, taking a drive to see if we like the way a particular car drives. And most of us have politely returned to the dealership without wreaking havoc of any... Continue Reading →
5 car fixes everyone should know how to do
A lot of us have AAA, or roadside assistance through our car’s manufacturer or our insurance company for the major car problems. But you can’t always get help right away, and when you’re stranded even a few minutes can feel like hours. And maybe even for less critical fixes, you’ve just always relied on your... Continue Reading →
The most exciting cars of 2020
2019 proved to be an exciting year for car enthusiasts: we saw a revival of the iconic Toyota Supra, a redesigned Porsche 911 and BMW 3 Series, and a brand new McLaren hypercar in the Senna. Those were all properly exciting, but with the new year well underway, I think it’s only appropriate to start... Continue Reading →
The Newest Car Tech at CES 2020
Every January, the latest technology innovations are introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in (where else?) Las Vegas. Across its 2.9 million square feet, CES is the place to see the most innovative and useful new ideas, and the completely ridiculous—and everything in between. One of the most interesting parts of CES is always the... Continue Reading →