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Truths about owning a Prius that you need to know before deciding whether to go Electric or Hybrid with your next car. Plus, how to disassemble a Prius Battery for repairs.

Here is the least you need to know about the best car batteries for the money recently rated by CR analysts that offer exceptional performance at reasonable prices.

Is a low mileage used Prius a “good buy” or a “goodbye” for used car shoppers? Here’s an example where this one may have been a mistake for its new owner.

Consumer Reports latest listing of fuel-efficient small and midsized SUV model recommendations that can save you money and keep you safe on the road.

Should you buy the 2023 Prius Prime? Here’s the latest on the good and the bad from two trusted Toyota reviews ranging from what’s under the hood to what it is going to cost you.

Here is a common problems warning from a Toyota mechanic that you need to listen to before buying a Land Cruiser today that includes the number one red flag factor of whether you are paying too much for it.

Here’s the latest on saving gas and money with fuel-efficient cars and SUVs, of which Consumer Reports analysts found are the best models in their class including two Toyota models.

Here are the best deals on new SUVs listed by Consumer Reports’ analysts who studied current national incentives to find models boasting notable discounts that are good until at least July 31, 2023.

Mazda offers one of the very best paint colors in the world today. Its Soul Red Crystal is amazing, but is it for you?

When is too much rust, too much rust? Find out with a Toyota Tacoma rust problem demonstration that shows why even the cleanest looking of these popular models can have a hidden rust problem.

What should you be looking for when it comes to summer tires on your EV? This latest review says that the optimal tire you want makes up only approximately one-tenth of 1% of all the tires available for an EV; and, reveals the recommended tire brand that offers the most tire choices of this type for EV owners.

Here’s a timely reminder why the Chevy Silverado is one of those trucks you should reconsider buying “As-Is” let alone advertised as “Runs Great” in this warning for consumers.

Here’s a neat mechanics’ trick using a wire coat hanger rather than an expensive specialty tool to get this common maintenance and repair job done yourself.

Here’s an important warning about why you should never throw away any car-related junk mail from your dealership or car manufacturer. Plus, two current makes this especially applies to for owners right now.

Here’s a warning for car shoppers who might mistakenly believe they are always covered should a car turn out to be stolen. Plus, one thing you should hide on your car that almost no one does...until it’s too late.

Discover eight serious car problems that can happen while on vacation on a road trip and what to do about them when it’s your car. Plus, why the age of your car can matter on what to do.

Here’s why you should put more faith in what your Ford is saying to you than what a dealership is saying is “normal” for an F-150.

Check your vehicle for this feature you may not know about that allows you to remove your engine without having to take the hood off.

Do higher-octane fuels deliver better performance and are worth the extra cost? Find out now with the lessons learned from a practical test comparing 87, 91, and 93-octane for fuel efficiency and horsepower.

In many states you are presumed to be the one “at fault” if your vehicle collides with the one in front of you going in the same direction. Here’s the best rear end collision protection when you are considered the one at fault…but should not be.

Here’s your chance to discover what models are ticking timebombs that you should take care of (i.e., defuse) before it becomes a problem car for you.

When it comes to tools, DIY mechanics want to save money but do not want a tool that is so cheaply built that it will not perform as well as it should. Here’s one recent tool review that shows you can do better on both counts by skipping on this one Harbor Freight Icon tool for a change and going somewhere else.

It’s remarkable how many repairs that are simple and easy to do cost so much at a dealership garage to “fix”. Here’s a good example of one easy Toyota RAV4 DIY fix that can save you a minimum of $200 and a lot of lost time trying to get an appointment and having to wait during the fix. Plus, find out how this fix applies to other makes and models as well that could save your life.

If the actor Clint Eastwood ever played the role of a mechanic, you can imagine a scene in which he would paraphrase the immortal line “A man’s got to know his limitations” with the addition of “…as a mechanic.” Here’s a compilation of the best of mechanic problems and their mechanical nightmares to carry the point of nearly unbelievable car fails of car owners (and some mechanics).

Here is your chance to learn how to maintain your Toyota by following the advice of a popular YouTube channel Toyota mechanic who demonstrates what you need to know and how simple it can be to keep your Toyota performing well and avoid expensive repairs down the road.

Do you bother to find out what transmission a vehicle has before buying a new or used car? Here’s the latest Toyota transmission truths you need to know about that can save you money (and frustration) in the long run.

Which vehicles are the worst when it comes to safety? Here’s the latest on the topic that reveals the 24 models you should consider avoiding.

Here’s a good reason why you should be concerned what that previous owner of an older model GM truck used his trailer hitch for before agreeing to buy the vehicle.

What can you do when you do not have a mechanic available to inspect a used car for you before deciding on whether to buy it or not? DIY is the next best thing with this advice on how to inspect a used car yourself with step-by-step instruction on what to do and what to look out for to avoid being scammed on your next used car purchase. Which includes (but is not limited to) why you should be suspicious when that used car is being sold with a completely full tank of gas.

Looking to buy a used car and have not thought much about what it means buying a V6 over a V8? Here’s some sound advice from a mechanic reviewing the “cheapest fast car ever made” and why you are better off buying a used V6 over a used V8 model.