Accidentally bought a stolen car with a cashier check. What do I do? Bought a used car today for 15k. Had some damage but everything was okay from the carfax and I look up if it was salvage or stolen from the crime bureau. The seller had a title and the title match up to the Vin on the side of the car and windshield. Test drove fine and we met at my bank both gave id and sign the title. Gave her a cashier check w…

Buying a car- is this interest rate fair? I’m purchasing a 2020 civic w/

Girlfriend is upside down on her car My girlfriend’s car is worth about 9k and she owes 24k on it. I was tired of helping her pay for it so it is 2 months without being paid. She went without car insurance for 180 days and the license and registration is blocked. Is voluntary surrender and bankruptcy the best option along with paying reinstatement fee? submitted by /u/asainf…

Upside down car loan after catastrophic water damage Long story short: the roof on my car leaked a ton of water after a week of heavy storms. I still owe $9k. I was hit with a tree branch while driving in June. I did file a claim then, but it was glass only as my windhsield needed repair. Safelite was weary about fixing it because there was some body damage on the roof, but it didn’t seem that bad…

Transmission starting to go out on a used car I’ve had less than a year and driven less than 9 months. I need help. To preface, if there is a better sub please let me know and I will delete and repost there. And please forgive any grammatical errors there might be as I am currently just frustrated and defeated. I (20M) am currently am paying off a 2017 Genesis G80 the I got for one hell of a deal. I had the title transferred to my name in late February. Some…

Car accident claim UK Hi all, hope this is the correct place for this. I was recently with my partner in a car accident was just wondering what the process would be to claim medical injury in the UK? I’ve made a claim through my insurance they have all the info and photos etc. Both me and my partner have been struggling very bad with whiplash pains, very bad back and…

Leasing a car, then buying out the lease agreement? Hello everyone, I am looking for advice on what to do when it comes to leasing a car versus buying it. The following is what I “think” is going on. Once again, the following is based on what I know, which is not very much. This is my first time buying a car and I’ve had no one to really teach me it interest, leases, buying, financing, and all th…

Grandmother passed away, her only asset was a car, and I can’t get it in my name to sell. My grandmother passed away over a year ago and had some credit card debt (approx 30k) the only thing she owned is an old Honda Civic worth approx 3k, I’ve been through a probate lawyer to attempt to get the vehicle in my name so I can get rid of it, but her debt being sent to collections is holding up that process. I’ve been in contact with the …

Is this a reasonable car price for a decent income? Is $25k car loan to much for a 140k income? Details: Thinking of upgrading to a new to me, used car. Current income with spouse is 140k gross. The car I want is 25k. Paying taxes/registration in cash. It is not a need but a want. Current car is valued at 14k. Is 25k for a car loan okay? 🤔 Please advise. x submitted by /u/No_Skill424

California Town Will Pay You Not To Drive Your Car In an effort to curb the driving habits of its citizens, the Los Angeles Country Metropolitan Transportation Authority is rolling out a new pilot program with the city of Santa Monica. It’s called the “One Car Challenge,” and the program will pay 200 residents of households that have multiple vehicles a weekly stipend… Read more…

Deer Discovers New Way To Die By Car: Jumping Off An Overpass Into A Car Deer really only love one thing; getting smashed up by cars. They’ll go to almost any length to get run over, obliterated, maimed etc. As long as it’s a fast moving car striking their body, preferably fatally, they’re enthusiastically onboard. Which is why it’s not shocking to hear that a doe in New Jersey recently… Read more…

Aw, VinFast Thinks It’s A Real Car Company VinFast, a company that makes bad cars and then apparently sells them back to itself, has big plans. The automaker is eyeing scale and expansion, with plans for new factories in Europe and North America, and it wants the sales to match: 50,000 EVs sold in 2023 alone. The only problem for VinFast is that this goal… Read more…

A big EV purchase decision that’s not about the car model you buy Electrical vehicle charging is key to consumer adoption. How much you pay to charge an EV at home, and how fast, will be a big part of the decision.

LPT: When you rent a car walk around it and take pictures before you drive away. They could come in handy if there is a ding, and it comes into question after the car is returned. submitted by /u/rokz

Let’s Remember Michael Gambon For Nearly Flipping A Car On Top Gear Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82 after a “bout of pneumonia,” CNN reports. An accomplished actor for more than 50 years, Gambon performed on Broadway, appeared in more movies and TV shows than we care to count and even lent his voice to video games. To most people, he is best known for playing an elderly… Read more…

I’m Trading My Old Ranger For A Comfortable Commuter Car! What Should I Buy? Farrah’s job requires her to be on the road constantly, and her ‘99 manual Ranger isn’t the most comfortable for that task. She is looking for a small crossover that is comfortable and reliable, but also has a bit of style. What car should she buy? Read more…

What’s The Ugliest Car You Can Buy Right Now? Depending on who you ask, new cars have either gotten way prettier than their older relatives or they all look like soulless blobs with no style. And while cars like the Lexus LC, Lucid Air and the Polestar 2 might buck that trend and bring a little style to the party, we can’t help but think there are a lot of ugly… Read more…

Remote Starters Are A Seriously Underrated Car Feature The “real feel” temperature at Texas Motor Speedway during this past weekend’s NASCAR event tipped the scales at over 110 degrees Fahrenheit — a decidedly brutal heat that you just couldn’t escape, even in the shaded grandstands. Thankfully, I was actually driving a new car (the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale), and that meant… Read more…

The Mazda3 Is The Best Car For A New Driver If you are a new driver, whether that be a teenager who is just getting their license or perhaps an adult who is leaving the city for the suburbs, it’s easy to get bogged down on what car to buy. We’re here to make this easy for you, just get a Mazda3. Read more…

Starting a new job and need to figure out if I should move closer or finance a car for the commute first? Hey guys, ​ So currently I moved back in with my parents after a year in my college town post grad working. I didn’t save up as much as I would have wanted to, but regardless I am lucky to have my parents help me while I job searched for the new city (Portland). I recently got a job offer that I am going to take and couldn’t be more excited. Now…