Notes from the shop
Straight writing from the club on cars, claims, and keeping one on the road, same tone as everything else on this site.
July 12, 2026
Car show etiquette: the unwritten rules, written down
Look all you want, touch nothing, ask before you shoot, and never sit in a car you were not invited into. The rest of the rules, from someone who lives at these things.
July 12, 2026
The 15 minute monthly car check anyone can do
No tools, no lift, no experience needed. Fifteen minutes a month catches the cheap problems before they become expensive ones.
July 12, 2026
Do you need a dash cam? What it does for you after a crash
A dash cam is the cheapest insurance policy you will never file a claim on. What it proves, what it cannot, and what to know before you mount one in New York.
July 12, 2026
What to do after a car accident in New York: the complete guide
The five steps at the scene are just the start. Here is what actually happens in the days after a crash in New York, and how to keep a bad day from getting worse.