Car Questions (Page 9)

You can combine SUV utility with fuel-efficient small-car practicality by choosing any one of these money-saving models per Consumer Reports latest listing of fuel-efficient and reliable midsized SUVs.

If you ever take your Toyota Tundra to a garage for servicing, be sure you do this one thing to avoid a serious problematic error on your vehicle’s Carfax record.

An experienced Ford expert mechanic is sending his recently purchased new 2023 Ford Lightning with only 900 miles on it back to the dealership for repairs. Here’s why.

When it comes to the brake pads you count on, some aftermarket brands do not play by the same rules as OEM manufacturers. Here’s the problem and how you can tell if your new brake pads are the safest.

We tried Mazda’s off-road mode and came away with questions about what it really does. So we dug deep, and this is what we discovered. 

Here’s a useful demonstration on how to properly torque spark plugs and avoid a costly damage mistake from poor technique. Plus, a new website and blog for DIY car repair enthusiasts and car project builders.

Harbor Freight has a secret weapon to take over the world of tool retail sales. Here’s how you can make it work for you.

The importance of a thorough walk-around cannot be overstated as shown in this lesson to used truck shoppers showcasing the worst truck ever bought sight unseen for $5,000 with plans to fix it up for a $20,000 resell!

Here’s a good example of one tire maintenance/repair tool that you are really better off avoiding…and pay a garage to do the job for you.

Dealerships love to put stickers on your rear hatch or trunk to advertise their businesses. Here’s how to get it off risk-free and at nearly no cost without risking damage to your paint. 

Here’s an excellent opportunity to learn a little something about the one car that probably started more kids down the road of auto enthusiasm than any other car in history: K.I.T.T. (Knight Industries Two Thousand) from the Knight Rider TV show.

Tree sap is a very difficult thing to remove from your car’s paint or glass. If you have tree sap on your car, put down the WD40 and use this simple and safer method you already have at home.

Here is an update of 10 solid, safe, and reliable new models with the lowest prices available today recommended by CR analysts that includes one pickup truck!

Here’s a recent warning to customers about what they can do to prevent or avoid having their Toyota stolen right in front of them.

Here’s how to calculate on a spreadsheet whether that RAV4 model you are considering is really worth the extra cost of a hybrid based on your fuel costs and mileage.

Here’s a recent reveal about hybrid vehicles from a Toyota dealer that should clear up some of the confusion about hybrids. Plus, what it takes to make a Toyota Hybrid RAV4 cost effective for you.

A warning about who to go to for a repair and the simple tool you should be using when checking your truck’s front suspension. Plus, 3 short examples of dealership misdiagnosis scams.

Here’s a timely warning for Toyota Tacoma owners on this precaution they should take if they go camping with their vehicle and want to avoid thousands of dollars of preventable damage.

If your Lexus has a significant number of miles on it, you are likely overdue for a spark plug change. Here’s how to DIY and save $400.

A hybrid ceramic wax product review that you can use on your car or just before selling that used one you need to unload. But can it be done better…and cheaper? Find out with a second review provided.

These used compact car models are rated and recommended by analysts at Consumer Reports as the best choices that can be found if you are looking for an affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient 5-year-old model.

Consumer Reports analysts found that when it comes to what models are the most searched on their website by consumers, they just had to create a “Most Popular New Cars and SUVs” list to aid your new car shopping research.

Part of the fun and frustration of car ownership are the myths, bad advice, and outright lies that permeate car conversations. Here’s the latest on those myths that need debunking...and some explaining.

In 2023, Tesla offers comprehensive warranty coverage for its Model 3 vehicles, ensuring peace of mind for both new and used car owners.

Here’s a recent comparison review of the thinner oils seen in new cars against the common thicker oils we’ve been using for many years to keep our cars running.

There’s a design problem with the engine in modern generation Tacoma’s that will adversely affect Tacoma owners in multiple ways.

The latest economic analysis on EV battery tech, the 250,000-mile EV battery, and how EV shoppers are mistaken in what they want.

Here’s an update on the latest midsized SUV’s that despite their perceived popularity, should be avoided according to Consumer Reports’ car experts who recommend these recently updated better choices for shoppers.

Any one of these six of the most fuel-efficient 5-year-old nonhybrid midsized sedans, is a smart and satisfying buy according to a new Consumer Reports analysis.

Here’s a warning for newer Ford F-150 owners that will make them want to take some extra precautions to avoid this very expensive taillight repair.