Cars & RVs
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18 Slick Car Cleaning Tricks Only the Pros Know
Getting your car washed and detailed is expensive, and while it can be a nice treat sometimes, doing it yourself is an easy way to save some money. Wondering how to make your car look shiny and new without taking…
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13 Things You Should Never Say at a Car Dealership
While aiming to maximize profits, car dealerships may sometimes encourage tactics that can trick you into paying more money than you should. These tactics can include omitting critical information about a vehicle’s history or condition, or pushing customers to buy more expensive…
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Why You Should Avoid These RV Brands
As summer nears, you probably think of campfires, s’mores, and RVing — which lets you camp and enjoy the great outdoors without having to sleep in it. Buying a poor-quality RV brand could quickly turn a trip sour, though, and…
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New RV Owner Regrets: What To Know Before Buying
Thousands of people have flocked to RVing over the past couple of years. With so many gorgeous, under-the-radar RV destinations to visit, it’s really no surprise. Before you join the ranks, though, consider the many things new RVers wish they’d…
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20 Vintage Photos of Gas Stations From the 1920s to the 1980s
Nobody’s happy to be at a gas station, but maybe that’s a recent development of society. Back in the day, gas stations were a nice, relaxing break. You could unwind, have somebody else pump your gas, enjoy a snack, and…
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10 Things You Should Never Leave in Your Glove Box
Here’s the stark reality: Your glove box — also known as a glove compartment — isn’t a fortified safe that’s impenetrable to car thieves. Even with your car’s security system intact, the amount of time it could take a thief…
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29 Classic Station Wagons That Will Take You Back
The station wagon still exists on U.S. roadways, but its golden era has long since passed. The wayback seating, long frames, and faux-wood paneling are largely lost to history, replaced…
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15 Cars of the 1970s That Ruled the Streets
In the ’70s, some motorists got stars in their eyes when they looked at muscle cars, while others gravitated toward supercars or even subcompact models. While what’s “cool” just depends…
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32 Lies Your Mechanic Could be Telling You
Car owners place a lot of trust in mechanics to limit maintenance and repairs to what a vehicle needs. But when there’s a sizable knowledge gap between vehicle owner and…
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Avoid These 7 Oil Change Scams and Problems
Although doing your own car maintenance might be tough for apartment dwellers and the mechanically inexperienced, changing your oil at home makes sense. The process itself is cheap and easy,…
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GM Recalls 877,000 Trucks and SUVs Over Engine Failure
It seems like nothing is immune to recalls lately, even cars. General Motors just issued a voluntary recall for hundreds of thousands of its trucks and SUVs because of reports…
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21 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy an RV
For some, the American dream is to own a house with a picket fence. For others, it’s a house on wheels — a recreational vehicle such as a motorhome or…
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8 Reasons Why You Might Regret Buying an Electric Car
Interest in electric vehicles is growing — leading more than half of active car shoppers to consider fuel-efficient vehicles, according to a study from CarGurus. Consumers are attracted to the…
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Classic Family Cars of the Past 50+ Years
The family car means different things to everyone. For some generations, it’s a wood-paneled station wagon. For others, it’s a blocky minivan with juice stains in the middle row. More…
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15 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Car
We’ve all been there. That quick dash to the grocery store that turns into an impromptu rendezvous with friends, or maybe you forget to take things out of the car…
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Ford Recalls More Than 272K Vehicles For Potential Battery Failure
Ford is in trouble, having issued a recall for 272,827 vehicles due to some serious battery problems. This comes just after Ford paid $165 million in federal penalties for delays in recalls. What…
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15 Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Used Car That Could Cost You
When you’re shopping for a used car, it’s all about getting the most bang for your buck. However, if you’re not careful, you could end up flushing a lot of…
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22 Most Popular Volkswagens of All Time
Volkswagen is no stranger to iconic automobiles, but its ID 4 all-electric SUV is driving toward an iconic history all its own. Where will it end up in Volkswagen’s list…
