Linda Cate

Yes, Tesla lets you end a lease early, but the bill can be steep and depends on months left, market value, taxes, and wear. A move lands, a new car order opens, or the payment starts to feel old. That is when many Tesla drivers ask whether they can get out before the lease ends. […]

Yes, Maserati builds luxury SUVs, with the Grecale as its current SUV line and the Levante as the brand’s first SUV. Does Maserati make an SUV? Yes, it does. Maserati stepped into the SUV market with the Levante, then added the Grecale to give buyers a smaller, newer option. So if you’ve always linked Maserati

Most cars can sit for about two weeks with little fuss; after a month, the battery, tires, brakes, and fuel need extra care. A car doesn’t like standing still as much as people think. Leave it for a few days, and little changes. Leave it for weeks, and small issues start stacking up. A weak

A car often needs an alignment when it pulls to one side, the steering wheel sits off-center, or the tires wear unevenly. Wheel alignment trouble rarely shows up all at once. It sneaks in through the steering wheel, the seat, and the tire tread. One day the car tracks straight. A week later it drifts

Yes, a factory-backed used car can be worth it when its added warranty and inspection cost less than the risk you avoid. New cars cost more. Plain used cars can save money, but they can also bring hidden repair bills. Certified pre-owned cars sit right between those two lanes. A certified pre-owned, or CPO, car

Yes, in most states you can add a person by applying for a new title, signing ownership forms, and clearing any lienholder rules first. Adding a name to a car title sounds small. It usually isn’t. In most states, the DMV treats it as a change in ownership, which means a new title, fresh paperwork,

The standard SUV is 210 inches long, while the extended L version stretches to 221.9 inches. The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size SUV, so length is never a throwaway spec. It shapes how the truck fits in a garage, how easy it is to park, and how much cargo room you get when every seat

Bologna usually won’t destroy car paint on contact, but grease, salt, and heat can leave a stain or dull spot if it sits too long. People repeat the bologna-on-a-car story like it’s settled science. The truth is less dramatic. A slice of lunch meat does not melt through modern paint in minutes. What it can

No. Classic Beetles send power to the rear wheels, while the New Beetle and 2012–2019 Beetle are front-wheel drive. If you’ve wondered whether VW Bugs are front wheel drive, the answer turns on which Bug you mean. The old-school Beetle—the rounded car with the engine in the back—is rear-wheel drive. The newer New Beetle sold

A compression tester checks cylinder pressure, helping you spot worn rings, leaky valves, or a bad head gasket before deeper teardown. If an engine cranks, idles rough, burns oil, or feels flat under load, a compression test can cut through guesswork. It shows how well each cylinder seals while the starter turns the engine. The