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These Useful Car Features Are Hiding In Your Owner’s Manual

Your car may be hiding useful features in plain sight. Here's why the owner's manual could be the most overlooked part of your car.

Motor1 · 10h ago

7 DIY Car Jobs That Can Still Save You Real Money as Repair Costs Rise

DIY car maintenance can still put meaningful money back in your pocket, especially on jobs where the part costs far less than the labor. AAA lists common costs such as $20 to $100 for an oil change, $20 to $40 for wiper blades, and about $300 per axle for brake…

Clever Dude · 19h ago

Your Odometer Is Lying To You About How Far You've Actually Driven

Your odometer doesn't measure the road—it calculates distance from wheel rotation, tire size, and vehicle calibration.

Motor1 · Sep 25

Toyota Recalls 617 Toyota and Lexus SUVs Because Steering Part Can Crack and Break

Toyota is recalling hundreds of 2026 Toyota and Lexus SUVs because a problem with a front suspension and steering component could result in drivers losing steering control.

Clever Dude · Sep 24

A Car With 150,000 Miles for $8,000 or 50,000 Miles for $20,000: Which Is the Better Buy?

An $8,000 car with 150,000 miles and a $20,000 car with 50,000 miles create very different ownership bets. The cheaper car leaves $12,000 in your pocket, while the lower-mileage car gives you 100,000 fewer miles on the odometer.

Clever Dude · Sep 23

Your Car's Tiny Spare Tire Has A Very Specific Job

That tiny spare can get you out of trouble, but there are some important rules you need to know before hitting the road.

Motor1 · Sep 23

Indiana Appeals Court Revives Negligence Claim Against DoorDash Over App Design Allegedly Linked to Distracted Driving

An Indiana appeals court revived a negligence claim against DoorDash over app design allegedly linked to distracted driving. Here is what it means.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

208,724 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs Recalled Because Steering Bolt Can Break

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 208,724 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs because a steering-system mounting bolt can corrode and break, potentially causing drivers to lose steering control.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

How Your Car Knows The Speed Limit Without Even Seeing A Sign

Your car is not guessing the speed limit. Here's how cameras, GPS, and digital maps work together to figure it out.

Motor1 · Sep 22

A Banned Air Bag Inflator Has Now Been Linked to 11 U.S. Deaths—Could One Be in Your Used Car?

A banned replacement air bag inflator has now been linked to 11 deaths and three severe injuries in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The disturbing part for used-car owners is that the dangerous part may not appear in a normal vehicle recall search.

Clever Dude · Sep 22