Matthew Macgugan
Writer
Matthew Macgugan is an insurance writer specializing in vehicle costs and car maintenance. Matthew’s mission is to leverage his background in journalism to simplify otherwise complicated car ownership concepts and provide tips for car owners to save time and money. Matthew has written nearly 500 short-form articles for Jerry on topics ranging from fixing a car seat slider to shipping a car to another country. Prior to joining the Jerry team, Matthew was a reporter for Golden Gate Xpress.
Education
B.F.A., Journalism, San Francisco State University
Expertise
Car insurance Car ownership Car maintenance and repair
Written by Matthew Macgugan
How Do I Change the Color of My Car on My Registration?
Laws vary by state, so it is best to contact your DMV directly to find out if you are required to update your registration when you change the vehicle’s color.
My Manual Seat Adjustment is Not Working
If your manual seat adjustment isn’t working, move the seat back and forth or wiggle the adjustment lever to see if you can re-engage the gears.