Cars & RVs

  • Facing a car breakdown, a resourceful young woman utilizes her phone to send an SMS, seeking prompt help to resolve the situation and get back on track

    8 Helpful AAA Member Perks You’re Probably Not Using

    While most people associate AAA with roadside service, there are several other benefits that many people are unaware of. Here’s some of the more unique AAA member perks that come…

  • 7 Mistakes You’re Making at the Car Wash

    Car washes are a great way to ward off rust and keep your car looking spick and span at the same time. From self-serve washes to full-service facilities complete with…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Distraught truck driver leaning on a steering wheel and having a headache.

    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…

  • Gas station attendants peer over their "Out of gas" sign in Portland, on day before the state's requested Saturday closure of gasoline stations. Image courtesy national archives, united states, 1973.

    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,…

  • Smiling cuban woman searching for documents and objects inside the glove compartment of her car

    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…

  • A mom and her kids in front of their station wagon in Grand Marais, Minnesota, 1975. Ford LTD Country Squire

    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…

  • 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

    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…

  • Auto repairman feeling uncertain while discussing about reports with his manager in a workshop.

    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…

  • Mechanics talking while looking the car in an auto repair shop

    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,…