My Car Quest

October 12, 2026

The Costs of a Car Accident That Insurance May Not Cover Immediately

There's a hard truth about car accidents that surprises almost everyone: the bills don't wait for the insurance check. In McAllen, where a fender bender on expressways or streets can happen on any ordinary drive, drivers often assume insurance will … [Read more...]

Missing – A Million Dollar Ford GT40

Digging into the My Car Quest Wayback Machine I found this interesting gem of a story from January 2018. The Comments are also fascinating. I hope you all enjoy the read. Mike Gulett, Editor ~~~~~~~~~ It's out there somewhere...if only someone … [Read more...]

What You Can Do To Upgrade Your Off-Trail Lighting

Off-trail adventures demand sharp visibility, fast reactions, and reliable lighting—especially when you’re navigating unfamiliar ground or tackling rugged conditions after dark. Standard headlights can only do so much before shadows, dust, and … [Read more...]

The Alfa Romeo Spider — An Elegant Italian

by Mike Gulett - The Alfa Romeo Spider is remembered because it made driving feel romantic and fun. I drove one in the 1980s as my daily driver for five years. After I worked out the initial bugs it was a very fun and reliable car. Introduced at … [Read more...]

Why a Car Insurance Claim Can Be Delayed Even When the Accident Is Clearly Covered

A covered accident can leave a policyholder wondering why the claim is taking longer than expected. Coverage decides whether a loss may fall within the policy, but settlement depends on checks after the incident. Insurers may need documents, … [Read more...]

Front Only Dash Cam: Why a Simple 4K Setup Can Be Enough

Sponsored Content Not every driver has to have front and rear cameras. If your main goal is recording the road, a single-channel dash cam might make more sense if you keep the installation simple and don’t run extra wiring through the … [Read more...]