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Oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine. Does new unused, unopened motor oil ever go bad? One motor oil expert recommends two simple ways to test your unused oil at home.

The value of your Subaru vehicle could drop if you do these seven things. Check out this report to see what to do and what not to do.

Here’s a warning about what out-of-state license plate you need to be wary of when buying a used car.

Here’s a quick review of 10 tools every mechanic needs according to one popular YouTube mechanic, plus some Harbor Freight tool recommendations from this writer.

Here is an informative explanation of what you should be doing to ensure your EV battery life remains optimal, and why this expert says it really does not matter…but it actually does.

These seven fuel-efficient 5-year-old nonhybrid midsized sedans are a smart and satisfying buy according to a new Consumer Reports analysis.

Learn how to stop that plastic oil pan leak on your Ford F-150 with the best foolproof step-by-step instructions and demo that will help you do it like a professional mechanic.

When it comes to what new models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports’ website, CR analysts created a new “Most Popular” list to aid your new car shopping research.

What sets the 2024 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, Ascent, and Solterra apart from other SUVs? Check out one Subaru feature you'll want this winter.

Here’s a summary of the latest update Consumer Reports analysts have recently made with their best used vehicles under $5,000 that they say have strong reliability and performed well in CR's tests.

$200 to replace a broken license plate bolt?! Here’s how you can do your simple repairs much cheaper starting with the best drill bit set for your car maintenance and repairs.

There is one Subaru feature you should never pay extra for. Check out the navigation upgrade you don't need and the best option for new Subaru owners that's free.

A mechanic and ex-dealership technician shares the truth about how dealerships service department operate, how to spot a shady one, and what you should and should not do at a service department.

One popular mechanic has this to say about what looks like a good deal on a used Tesla.

Used car swindles can make you both an accomplice and a victim. Here’s one example of a scam you can detect in a used car that should have you calling the police.

Here are the pickup truck models and years you should be looking for when it comes to a proven history of reliability.

I have tested electric vehicles from nearly every brand for over a decade in harsh winter conditions. Here are the truths, the lies, and the myths about how EVs work in winter clarified. 

Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on four models of used pickup trucks you should consider from 2021 that proved to be exceptional when it came to reliability and repairs.

If you are looking for the best tire brand of 2024, here are the results of a Consumer Reports updated review with a focus on their highest-recommended tire brands and their particular models of tire.

According to Consumer Reports surveys, these 5-year-old mid-sized Toyota SUVs score above- and well-above-average in reliability.

A new analysis by Engineering Explained casts doubt on Tesla’s coolest Cybertruck promotional video. 

Here’s exactly how far a fully charged Tesla Model 3 will actually travel following an overnight park in sub-zero temperatures.

Here’s an excellent warning to Prius owners who are told their car has a classic head gasket problem that needs to be fixed…but really doesn’t.

Here’s the latest about a post going viral that reveals just how auto manufacturers are cheating car shoppers with their more expensive models.

Here’s how one 2023 Tacoma owner wound up with a $750 repair bill after adding this aftermarket car accessory.

Here are Consumer Reports’ best deals toward buying the most fuel-efficient cars and SUVs based on overall fuel-economy test results, recent consumer car shopping data, and current MSRP pricing.

What are the best winter tires for your Subaru all-wheel-drive vehicle? Check out the updated Consumer Reports recommendations.

Here’s a good example of the type of swindles elderly Prius owners are being defrauded with by dealership garages.

The latest on reliable small cars from 2024 to avoid and why, along with their better choice and under-the-radar choice recommendations when shopping for a new car today.

Recommended SUV and truck tires Consumer Reports analysts say are stand outs for performance, safety, and treadwear reliability to get you ready for when winter hits its hardest.