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Here is an important part of your vehicle maintenance checks you need to do AFTER your dealership mechanic has serviced your car with an oil change.

What are the best winter and snow tires for the Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, or other Subaru all-wheel-drive models? Here are the best tires recommended by Consumer Reports this winter.

Here are six of the most asked questions by new owners of the Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, and other new models with the new 11.6-inch touchscreen display. We will provide the answers to your most burning questions.

A Ford Bronco Sport owner recounts how her vehicle proved bulletproof. Here is her harrowing story.

Here’s a best flex head ratchet test review that will reveal which brand is the better ranging from $18 to $226 that will tell you whether that Black Friday Deal is really a good deal after all.

Discover right now the SUV and truck tires Consumer Reports analysts say are stand outs for performance, safety, and treadwear reliability to get you ready for this winter.

OEM parts warning tip for owners of all Toyota models that will save money and possibly avoid a potential accident from happening.

Here’s a beginner’s guide for choosing a classic car or truck for use as a daily driver that will help you avoid the pitfalls of choosing the wrong used car or truck.

Here are the latest, best new deals on two pickup truck models that will help you save money on a below-MSRP new truck purchase right now.

Practical reasons why you should stay away from European luxury and sports cars on the used car market…even if it is immaculate and well-maintained.

Here’s a list of insider secrets, tips, and tricks for DIY mechanics that will ensure you are not paying what everyone else is when shopping at Home Depot.

Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on what they found from extensive testing the best winter/snow tires that you can buy in 2023 that have the most grip under a wide range of winter driving conditions.

Avoid dying under your car by finding out which jack stands are the deadliest and discovering that price is not a reasonable expectation of a jack stand’s tested level of safety.

Can your vehicle be towed off your private property just because “It’s a nuisance”?! Discover the surprising excuses some cities resort to in what car owners are saying are illegal towing practices by their police.

Here’s a bad tool design warning for a common tool used by not just mechanics, but DIY car owners as well for changing the fluids in their vehicle.

What’s the go-to getaway car preferred by lawbreakers? Find out with this short historical review of uncatchable cars, plus a currently uncaught “Blacked-Out Charger” that is still on the run from the police

Do you have an eye for counterfeit auto parts? Unless you have a lot of experience ordering parts for your Toyota, you are likely to miss fake look-alikes. Here’s how to inspect a suspect part.

Consumer Reports announces an important recall of all Toyota Rav4 SUVs from 2013-2018. But don’t just check your VIN, do this simple test in addition to ensure your RAV4 is safe.

If you have difficulty entering and exiting your vehicle due to hip, knee, or back pain, this simple-to-use and nearly-free product may help you. The auto cane is a useful tool for those with mobility challenges.

We explain how easy it is to convert your car to having wireless Apple Car Play and wireless charging using no tools and with only a few minutes of your time. The total budget is less than $100.

Here’s a good example of an important warning about how some insurance providers get away with retroactively cancelling insurance policies after an accident has occurred.

If you are looking for the best tire brand for winter 2023, here are the results of a Consumer Reports survey with a focus on the best consumer-recommended tire brands you should choose and those to avoid.

What happens when a car shopper scams an upset used car dealer? Find out what happened and how payback almost blew up in the face of the used car dealer.

You’ve just had new tires mounted to your vehicle, and now you are observing lower fuel economy. Here’s why that happens and why it should not worry you.

Here’s a revealing look at the 2024 Toyota Prius that shows this is not yesteryear’s Prius by any stretch of the imagination.

Which provides the better gasoline for your car---Costco or Sam’s Club? Here’s the latest on which source your car is better off with despite the price at the pump.

It’s fall, and you are enjoying the crisp, cool air. But wait! A warning light has just illuminated on your dashboard, warning of low tire pressure. Don't panic. It may not be a flat tire. Here is what to do.

We polled 20,000 Ford owners and enthusiasts to see what they thought of the Bronco Sport’s auto stop-start feature. For the most part, the opinions were polarized. Here’s how the poll results came out.

Just because your car battery needed a jumpstart does not mean you have to buy a new one immediately. Here’s an important DIY test and maintenance check you should try before considering buying a new battery.

To understand what you really need to look for, here are some insider secrets and tips for shopping at Harbor Freight, including whether dumpster diving at Harbor Freight is ok and if it can be rewarding.