If someone offers me $500 in cash to fix my car after they crashed into me, should I accept the money or file a claim?

I moved out of the city to the suburbs about a year ago, and I’m finally ready to buy my first car. Since I didn’t need a car in the city and drove sparingly, I’m not exactly sure what to look for. My neighbor has a Jetta that he wants to sell, but I’m not sure if that’s a good option. Is the VW Jetta a solid car for a first-time driver?

I just bought a family hauler to accommodate my newborn twins. However, my husband wants to change the oil, but the van doesn’t have the owner’s manual. What’s the oil type of a 2007 Toyota Sienna?

I just got a new Honda Odyssey, and I’m not sure how the remote start system works. I would love to be able to warm up my car before I leave for work in the mornings! What’s the best way to use the Honda Odyssey remote start feature?