Finding your car "keyed," or scratched with a key, by a vandal is frustrating and potentially expensive. Fixing the damage can cost $1,000 or more per scratch. Most car insurance policies cover ...

Whenever the US Government gets involved in your activities, you can bet your bottom dollar that you've been flagged for something, typically something that breaks the confines of the law. Well, this ...

Squeaky car hinges are not just embarrassing; that sound is a cry for help as poorly lubricated parts of the hinge grind against one another. In addition to causing damage to the hinge, the extra ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

While iOS 26 brought so many changes to iPhones and CarPlay, it also requires developers to update their apps to look and work correctly on the new operating system. There are changes, such as the ...

The growing costs to buy and maintain a car – exacerbated by inflation and tariffs – are leading to rising auto loan defaults and repossessions and a potential crisis for American consumers left ...

A day after KHOU 11 first reported on Tricolor Auto’s bankruptcy, more customers are coming forward with concerns about the Texas-based auto lender’s sudden collapse. Just last year, George Goodluck ...

Last month, some new Pixel 10 series owners reported issues when trying to connect their phones to Android Auto. Google quickly confirmed the problem, and this week reports that a fix is available to ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as NotebookCheck, and ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially ...