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Volkswagen Dieselgate exposed one of the biggest scandals in automotive history, revealing how emissions-cheating software misled regulators, customers, and the world while reshaping Volkswagen, diesel cars, and the future of the auto industry.

Dealerships are well-known for trying to upsell unwary customers on optional repairs and maintenance work.

What happens if a classic car’s VIN looks altered? Learn the risks, legal issues, and what to do immediately after discovering VIN tampering.

These 20 classic muscle cars are incredibly rare today, with low production numbers and high collector demand making them nearly impossible to find on the open market.

When a dealership says a warranty claim was denied for “driver misuse,” they’re usually arguing that the problem was caused by how the vehicle was operated rather than by a defect in materials or workmanship. Factory warranties generally cover defects, not damage from abuse, racing, overloading, improper maintenance, or ignoring warning lights. The exact definition depends on the warranty booklet, because that document spells out what is excluded. So the first question is not whether the phrase sounds fair, but whether the alleged conduct fits an actual exclusion in writing.

If the shop forgets to add oil during an oil change, it's important to act fast.

Legally changed your name, but the DMV printed the wrong one on your driver’s license and refuses to fix it? Here is what to do, how to escalate, and how to get your ID corrected.

You’ve probably heard the advice a hundred times: never buy new, because the moment you drive off the lot, the car loses value. That idea has some truth behind it, and it’s why a lot of money-savvy shoppers focus on used cars first. A vehicle is a depreciating asset, and new cars usually lose value faster in the early years than later on. But “used is always better” is a little too simple for a market that changes year to year.

If your owner’s manual says regular gasoline is okay, that is the rule to follow. Automakers test engines for specific fuel needs, and the manual is the main source for that info. But an experienced dealer service advisor might give a general recommendation that could be worth considering.

You come back to your car, see a fresh dent or an ugly scrape, and there’s no note anywhere. It’s frustrating, and it can make you wonder if you’re stuck paying for everything yourself. The good news is that security footage can sometimes help show what happened and who did it. The tougher part is that getting and using that footage usually takes quick action—and probably a little patience.

If you’ve ever bought a car, you’ve probably heard the pitch for an extended warranty right before signing the paperwork. It usually sounds like the smart, responsible thing to do, especially when repairs on modern cars can get expensive fast. But the honest answer is that extended warranties are not always worth it for every driver or every vehicle. Whether they make sense depends on reliability, coverage details, ownership plans, and the actual price of the contract.

You show up excited to pick up your car, and suddenly the dealership says the price is higher than what you agreed to. That is frustrating, confusing, and unfortunately not unheard of. Whether they can legally change the deal depends on what paperwork was signed and whether the sale was actually final. The answer is often less about what was said and more about what is in writing.