Why Can’t You Buy a Car on Sunday in Some States?

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If you’ve ever driven past a car dealership on a Sunday and noticed the lot is dark and the gates are chained, you weren’t imagining things. In 12 states, it’s illegal for a licensed dealer to sell you a car on Sunday. Two more states take a different approach, requiring dealers to close one day […]

Is the Car Wash Secretly Ruining Your Paint Job?

automatic brush car wash on a sunny afternoon. In the foreground, a black midsize luxury sedan has just exited the wash and is parked beside the exit lane on wet pavement. The driver, a casually dressed man in his late 30s or early 40s, leans toward the driver's side door, carefully examining the paint with a disappointed expression.

That quick trip through the automated car wash feels like a win: ten minutes, no scrubbing, no appointment, and you drive away with a shiny car. But a viral video from a professional detailer is making drivers second-guess that convenience, arguing that repeated automated washes slowly wear down a car’s finish — and its resale […]

Kars4Kids Small Grants: A Look at the Numbers Behind the Mission

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How the Kars4Kids Small Grant Program Is Helping Youth-Focused Nonprofits Nationwide From mentorship and literacy to STEM education, foster care support, grief services, and summer enrichment programs, the Kars4Kids Small Grant Program continues to invest in organizations helping children and families thrive. What began as a small initiative to support grassroots nonprofits has grown into […]

What TikTok Crash Test Videos Get Right—and Wrong—About Car Safety

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TikTok crash test videos are racking up millions of views. It’s easy to see why: they’re dramatic, suspenseful, and engineered for virality. But could these clips also be giving viewers a false sense of security about car safety? Many of the videos feature real people behind the wheel in dangerous, high-stakes crash scenarios that could […]

Is an Electric Vehicle Worth It? Real Owners Share the Pros and Cons

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are everywhere—from neighborhood driveways to social media debates. But for many families, the question isn’t whether EVs are trendy. It’s whether they actually make sense for everyday life. To find out, we asked real EV owners to share what they love, what frustrates them, and what they wish they’d known before buying. […]

Donating Your Car: The Best Times to Do it in 2026

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Donating is an excellent way to get rid of a car without incurring towing, selling, or repair expenses. Make sure the charity you donate to will pick up your car free of charge, and that you’ll get tax benefits and any other incentives the charity is offering. Of course, there’s always the satisfaction one feels […]