Author: John Clint

A recall notice does not automatically mean a car is unsafe to drive, but an unrepaired recall should never be ignored. In the United States, manufacturers can issue recalls years after a vehicle reaches customers,…

For twenty-one years, Americans had to keep their cars at or below 55 mph on most highways because the federal government wanted to save fuel. Today, that number sounds surprisingly low, especially when many drivers…

Imagine buying a brand-new car in the 1950s. It has a powerful engine, shiny chrome, and comfortable seats, but buckling up is not part of your daily routine. For millions of Americans, that was normal.…

Boston winter parking is a different challenge from simply driving through snow. A suitable car has to fit into tight city spaces while dealing with snowbanks, icy streets, salted roads, and parking spots that may…

Buying a luxury SUV used is one of the smartest moves in the car market, since these vehicles depreciate faster than almost any other segment. A model that was stickered for $70,000 new can often…

Detroit’s roads are famous for the wrong reasons. Between brutal freeze-thaw winters, aging infrastructure, and heavy freight traffic, the Motor City’s streets serve up potholes deep enough to swallow a hubcap whole. Choosing the right…

A car that crumples in a crash can look badly damaged, yet that damage may be evidence that the structure did its job. Long before airbags, electronic crash sensors, and modern crash testing became familiar…

Nicolas Cage has owned some genuinely extraordinary automobiles, from legendary European sports cars to rare classics with fascinating histories. Yet separating confirmed ownership records from repeated internet claims is not always easy. Some vehicles are…

Car companies spend billions developing engines, yet the same powertrain can appear beneath several different badges. This practice allows manufacturers to reduce development costs, share technology, and give multiple brands access to proven mechanical components.…

Rural roads are often associated with quiet landscapes, long distances, and lighter traffic, yet they can carry serious crash risks. In the United States, rural areas consistently record higher traffic fatality rates than urban areas…

There’s a point in every vehicle’s life when routine maintenance stops being optional and starts being the difference between a reliable daily driver and a money pit. For most cars, that point arrives somewhere around…

The manual transmission is becoming increasingly difficult to find in new American cars, making every confirmed return or continuation noteworthy. For 2027, the U.S. market does not have eight confirmed models bringing back a discontinued…

A 10-year auto loan may make an SUV seem more affordable by lowering the monthly payment, but it also raises an important question about long-term value. By the time the loan is fully paid, will…

Buying a new vehicle usually means paying attention to horsepower, fuel economy, technology, and warranty length. Roadside assistance rarely gets the same attention, yet it can become valuable when a battery dies, a tire goes…

Some Honda CR-Vs simply refuse to retire. While most vehicles eventually become expensive to keep on the road, documented CR-V examples have accumulated mileage figures that would make many owners nervous. Reports include first-generation models…

Most Ford Escape owners only ever scratch the surface of what their SUV can actually do. Between the touchscreen menus, the steering wheel controls, and the FordPass companion app, there’s a whole layer of functionality…

Buying a new or used car often creates the expectation that major repairs are still years away. For many vehicles, that assumption holds true, but some models can experience their first repair well before the…

A sunroof is one of the most enjoyable features in an SUV, but its drainage system can become a hidden source of water leaks. Most factory sunroofs are designed with channels and drain tubes that…