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Roger Federer isn't just a legend on the tennis court, he's also known for his impressive collection of luxury cars. Let's check 'em out!

Changing fan speed or clearing a fogging windshield should be nearly automatic, yet some modern cars turn those basic tasks into a hunt through menus. The good news is that physical climate controls have not disappeared, and several current vehicles still prove that screens and real buttons can coexist.

Car companies can now remotely shut off a factory remote-start feature if you stop paying for their subscription, even if it's built into your car. This is official policy of many large automakers, but there are still options for subscription-weary consumers.

Test your SUV knowledge with 15 forgotten models identified only by rear-end clues, from quirky spare-tire designs to distinctive taillights, badges, hatches, and tailgates that true gearheads may remember instantly.

You pay for car insurance, so it feels natural to assume the whole car is covered. Then the insurer says your custom paint job is excluded unless you buy extra coverage, and suddenly that assumption falls apart. The frustrating part is that this is not usually a mistake. It is often how auto policies are written when a vehicle has custom parts, equipment, or finishes that go beyond factory specifications.

You price out a home EV charger, expect maybe a few hundred dollars for installation, and then your condo board says your share of the electrical upgrade could run into the thousands. That is a real scenario in multifamily buildings, especially older condos with limited electrical capacity. The short answer is that the cost can be reasonable in some cases, but dumping the whole bill on one driver is often the wrong long-term approach.

You found the exact same part your mechanic normally installs, often for less money online or at a local retailer. Then the shop says no, or says it will only install it with major caveats. That can feel unreasonable at first, but in many cases it is a normal business decision tied to warranty risk, labor comebacks, and how modern repair shops are expected to operate.

A lot of couples have the same argument in expensive cities. The car payment feels manageable, then the monthly parking bill shows up and suddenly the math looks upside down. If parking costs more than the loan, it is a fair question to ask whether city car ownership still makes financial sense.

If you spend any time around EV owners, you will hear the warning sooner or later. Someone will say DC fast charging all the time will wreck the battery and leave you with an expensive problem. The truth is more interesting than the scare line, and a lot less dramatic.

Buy a new car today and there are plenty of features you simply assume will be there. You probably wouldn’t even think to ask about them. But when Baby Boomers were buying new cars, many of those same features could send the price climbing one option box at a time. Remember?

You signed the paperwork and drove off the lot thinking everything was locked in. But now the dealership is calling you back saying your income was listed incorrectly on the loan application, and suddenly the deal is falling apart. So what’s actually going on here, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down.