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Car Questions (Page 6)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Timothy Boyer on December 5, 2023 - 10:07PM
Discover the best tires Consumer Reports analysts say are stand outs for performance, safety, and treadwear reliability that shine for all seasons and road conditions in this recent update.
By Timothy Boyer on December 5, 2023 - 5:54PM
Here is what Consumer Reports analysts have to say about which Hybrid SUVs are the proven best within a price range of $35,000 to $45,000 right now!
By Timothy Boyer on December 5, 2023 - 12:02PM
Here’s a recent warning about one discontinued SUV that is under investigation for repeated engine failure complaints while driving on the highway.
By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 8:10AM
Are you about to install a new EV charger setup? We have some advice for you, and an explanation as to why you should hard-wire it or install the plug “upside down.”
By Timothy Boyer on December 4, 2023 - 10:02PM
According to Consumer Reports surveys, these two- and three-row midsized SUV models are the ones most reliable for shoppers looking to keep their SUV for the long haul…both figuratively and literally.
By Timothy Boyer on December 4, 2023 - 2:39PM
Does it ever make sense to sink as much as $10,000 into a 27-year-old old truck over buying a brand new one at seven times the cost? It does…IF it’s the right used truck.
By Timothy Boyer on December 4, 2023 - 10:00AM
Here’s the latest on Tesla special lease and financing deals for this month reported today by Carfax and the caveats you will want to pay attention to before signing a deal.
By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2023 - 1:49PM
Here are some car owner fails mechanics observe everyday that will be sure to put a smile on your face…and some worry lines as well knowing you share the road with these owners.
By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2023 - 11:27AM
Can you put a price on reliability? Dealerships can and do. Here’s the latest on the 10 most reliable cars today and the price tag Consumer Reports says you can expect for each.
By Timothy Boyer on December 1, 2023 - 11:29PM
Find out why Tesla should be worried with this Chinese EV that is solving one of the biggest EV battery problems for EV owners by adopting a solution Tesla abandoned.
By Timothy Boyer on December 1, 2023 - 11:19PM
Looking for a reliable car but a Toyota is out of your budget? Here is a bulletproof alternative, recommended by this mechanic that---believe it not---was actually made by Ford and favored by the police.
By Timothy Boyer on December 1, 2023 - 7:00AM
Here’s how easy it is to change the transaxle fluid on your Prius as long as you are aware of some not-so-minor details to avoid making a mistake.
By Timothy Boyer on December 1, 2023 - 5:03AM
Consumer Reports lists the top used car and truck models over the past 10 years ranging in price from below $10,000 up to $40,000 that includes the recommended model years you should be looking at.
By Timothy Boyer on November 28, 2023 - 12:06PM
Saw what looks like a promising decent used car deal on Facebook Marketplace? Here’s what you need to look for before buying one and what you should never do.
By Timothy Boyer on November 27, 2023 - 9:52PM
You’ve heard of ambulance-chasing attorneys, how about accident-chasing tow truck drivers?! Here’s a warning about a legal tow truck charge scam that can cost you thousands of dollars.
By Timothy Boyer on November 27, 2023 - 4:28PM
Should you consider buying a mechanic’s tool set from Harbor Freight as a gift this Christmas? Find out now how Harbor Freight compared in a multi-tool set review.
By Timothy Boyer on November 27, 2023 - 10:36AM
If your Tacoma is getting on in years, here’s advice from a Toyota mechanic you need to be aware of before ordering a replacement part you might not have considered ever needing.
By Timothy Boyer on November 25, 2023 - 1:42PM
Here’s an interesting factoid about what blown head gasket sealants and preserving eggs have in common. Plus, what you really need to know about mechanic-in-a-can leak stopping products to make them work.
By Denis Flierl on November 25, 2023 - 11:16AM
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, Outback, and Forester are the brand's top-selling models, but there are questions about future models. Here are five questions that loom large for the Japanese automaker.
By John Goreham on November 22, 2023 - 4:52PM
We compare the Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick in Cactus Gray side by side and ask, “Who wore it better?”
By John Goreham on November 22, 2023 - 10:21AM
Have you ever wondered where the material for the soft tops, accessories, and interior bits for your Ford Bronco Sport or Bronco come from? The answer is made in America Haartz Corp. Here's why it matters.
By Timothy Boyer on November 22, 2023 - 9:43AM
Here’s the second installment of insider secrets and tips to shopping at Harbor Freight to get the best deals possible; some controversial points from the first video installment; and what employees say about dumpster diving at HF.
By Timothy Boyer on November 21, 2023 - 5:35PM
A must-watch automotive feat showing a Visible V8 for adults who are willing to up their game using real automotive parts with model building and have as much fun as a kid at Christmas.
By Timothy Boyer on November 20, 2023 - 5:17PM
If you are considering adding some upgrades to your Ford EcoBoost engine, you will want to see what can happen when that upgrade is too aggressive and pushes an EcoBoost’s limits.
By Timothy Boyer on November 18, 2023 - 6:41PM
Here’s an informative comparison of the 4680 and the 2170 battery cells used in Tesla with in-depth information between the cell types and what it means for each cell and how your Tesla model is built.
By Timothy Boyer on November 18, 2023 - 12:04PM
Here’s the latest explanation of everything you need to know about lithium-ion batteries to stay informed and up to date on the tech that might not really determine just how much longer ICE vehicles will still be around.
By Timothy Boyer on November 17, 2023 - 1:49PM
Is your Prius ready for winter? Find out how to make this important winter maintenance check that is simple and avoid winding up stranded on the road at the worst time of the year.
By Timothy Boyer on November 16, 2023 - 5:50PM
Here are 10 of the cheapest new models that are solid, safe, and reliable, recently recommended by CR analysts that includes 3 Toyota models!
By Timothy Boyer on November 15, 2023 - 10:53AM
If you had to recommend one car for someone you know who will never remember to change its oil, here’s one model that came into a garage with just 8 ounces of original oil and over 200,000 miles.
By Timothy Boyer on November 14, 2023 - 6:24PM
Here are the latest selections car buyers need to know on what 2023 models right now that are the best SUV deals available today with current incentives offered by dealers.