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Cheapest States to Own a Car: Real-World Tips From an Automotive Engineer
Looking for the Cheapest State to Own a Car? Let’s Crack the CodeAsk any car enthusiast, commuter, or weekend hauler: owning a car isn’t just about loving the rumble of a V8 or the…
Best Tires for Winter Driving: Real-World Advice From Behind the Wheel
Winter Roads, Realities, and the Tire TangoThere’s nothing quite like that first cold snap in Los Angeles—an almost imperceptible shift for most Angelenos. But for those of us who …
Oct 12, 2025
Lease vs Buy a Car in 2025: What Makes Sense Now?
Lease or Buy in 2025? Let's Get RealThere’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to whether you should lease or buy your next car. After fifteen years reporting from Detroit, I’ve…
Oct 10, 2025
Top 10 Most Reliable Used Cars
Finding the Trustworthy: My Criteria for ReliabilityAsk any seasoned New York commuter or a suburban parent shuttling kids to soccer practice—reliability isn’t just a bonus, it’s a…
How to Score Cheap Car Insurance in Texas: Practical Tips from an Auto Journalist
Finding a Good Deal in the Lone Star StateThere’s something about driving through Texas that’s impossible to replicate. Maybe it’s the vast, endless stretches of I-35, or the way t…
Oct 08, 2025
Transmission Fluid Change: The Overlooked Lifeline for Performance and Longevity
Cracking Open the Mystery of Transmission Fluid ChangesThere’s something oddly satisfying about the tactile thunk of a shifter moving into gear, the subtle vibration through the le…
Best Used Cars Under $10,000 in 2025
Finding Gems in the $10,000 UniverseHunting for a used car under $10,000 in 2025 is like combing a crowded swap meet: bargains, duds, and the occasional hidden treasure. As an auto…
Oct 06, 2025
7 Mistakes People Make Buying Cars on Craigslist (And How To Avoid Them)
Let’s Talk Craigslist: Where Dreams (and Lemons) Are MadeCraigslist. Just the name conjures up a whiff of nostalgia, faintly reminiscent of early 2000s dial-up tones and the hope t…
Oct 06, 2025