Car Questions

Where do Subaru’s maintenance costs rank with other car brands? Subaru ranks in the bottom ten with all car brands and worst among mainstream brands. Check out the updated Consumer Reports data here.

Which are the best cheap cars you can buy now? According to Consumer Reports, the 2024 Subaru Impreza is now selling under MSRP and is the best value for compact car shoppers. I'll tell you why it's the forgotten model. 

To no surprise, the most popular Toyota RAV4 is a hybrid. It's just not the one you might expect.

Tesla owners can expect some financial relief with this one benefit Consumer Reports says Tesla beats everyone else at.

Ten solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts who state that these models have the lowest transaction prices today. Plus, avoid these 5 dealership rip-off tactics.

A Toyota mechanic sees a new problem developing in these two models of Toyota truck that can destroy your transmission if not detected in time, and what you can do about it.

We examine the difficulties a self-driving vehicle will have in passing a standard driving test. The trip-ups may surprise you.

Here are the best 2024 car batteries for the money recently rated by Consumer Reports and what you need to know before buying a new car battery and making it last its longest.

Here’s a Harbor Freight tool recommendation with tips on how to use it, for when rust becomes a critical repair issue on that old car or truck. Plus, where and how to buy a rust-free vehicle.

Lectron is a top EV charger company. Here is how the company started with just $15K in capital and what its leader sees ahead for home electric vehicle charging. 

Here are 10 of the best reliable used cars with prices under $10,000 available today that includes some surprise models other shoppers often miss that this car shopping expert found and recently bought!

Here’s a Toyota that was saved from the junkyard after a death sentence from a mechanic who either misdiagnosed the problem or was scamming the owner for a quick buck.

Are there any tools you should never buy on the cheap? When it comes to your car’s brake and fuel lines this is a definite “YES!” as demonstrated in this important wrench review.

It’s Friday and time for some car-related humor with this good example of people who should not be driving. Plus, the Harbor Freight tool that saved me from being one of them.

This is a complete 10-point guide on how to maintain your Toyota RAV4 hybrid vehicle without breaking your budget or going to the dealer.

The truth when it comes to which tires perform the best in rain per Consumer Reports. Plus, a Reddit post explains how to predict the expected speed your car will hydroplane.

Here’s the latest on car, SUV, and truck tires that deliver the best performance for your money according to a recent Consumer Reports’ analysis. Plus, how to significantly cut tire costs!

Here’s what an engine oil expert has to say about Toyota’s switch to an even thinner motor oil. Plus, did a Toyota Dealership Service Department really follow Toyota’s oil change recommendation or a cheaper alternative?

An automotive oil lubrication expert takes a look at whether his daughter’s 2023 Toyota Corolla engine had been properly broken in before it was sold to her.

A well-known mechanic/engine machinist and an oil lubrication expert reveal (among other things engine-related) what they say are truths about oil change intervals and their analysis.

If you have bought all-terrain tires from this popular brand the past few years (including early this year) here is a recall with answers to questions you will have about them.

Ten 2024 models that will not reach anywhere near the 200,000 miles or more car owners expect from their cars today. Plus, the 10 most reliable 2024 models.

An interesting car dealership horror story where the mechanic misdiagnosed a Toyota with only 11,000 miles on it advising the owner to buy a new engine. Plus, the cylinder fuel washing mistake car owners make.

Looking to buy a used GM car? Here is one easy red flag you should never overlook that can tell you a lot about this GM model’s condition and a simple test to confirm your worst suspicion.

The latest about one of the worst Lexus models you can buy used according to a Toyota mechanic, plus his recommendation of the best Lexus sedan ever made that you really should buy instead.

Despite a few shortcomings in earlier models, the fifth-generation RAV4 continues to be a shining example of Toyota's dependability.

Should you shake your motor oil during an oil change? Does shaking old motor oil resuspend settled additives on the bottom of its container? Here are the latest answers to these questions about your car’s motor oil.

A popular Toyota mechanic explains where he gets his biggest bargain in hand tools for car repair with this one example/recommendation you should buy right now while available and its price remains low.

It's the first day of spring, but don't take off the snow tires on your all-wheel-drive Subaru Crosstrek yet. Here's a warning from experts who live in snow country.

In this installement of “Why I Bought the Vehicle I Did,” we do a Q&A with a new 2024 Honda Pilot owner and find out what made him choose this vehicle.