Can I drive on back roads without a license in Washington?

We’re fairly new to living in New England and have managed the last few winters with our Jeep. But now, we’re shopping for a Volvo SUV. What’s the best Volvo for snow?

My Jeep Patriot seems to be shaking more when I’m idling at stoplights, and sometimes it feels like it’s shifting hard between gears while I’m driving down the street. That means something might be wrong with my transmission, right? How much does a Jeep Patriot transmission replacement cost?

My car’s clear coat is peeling. I took it to the shop, but they said the only thing they can do is redo the entire car body paint job. I really don’t feel like paying for that—isn’t there some kind of DIY solution? How do you fix peeling clear coat on a car yourself?