Car Questions

Which car brands have the highest maintenance costs? If you said the German brands, you'd be right. Check out the five highest and the one brand higher than the Germans. 

Buying a hybrid truck is an exciting proposition. But is it a good idea? This expert explains 5 reasons each, on why the Tacoma Hybrid is and is not the best truck to buy.

Subaru EyeSight system is now available with manual transmission vehicles for the first time. It's currently offered in two models: the 2024 WRX TR and the 2024 BRZ tS. Check out how it works here.

Nothing cuts down on your visibility like heavy rain and bug guts. A recent review reveals that the least expensive car windshield product actually provides the most performance for the price.

A Toyota mechanic reveals the truth about whether going hybrid in 2024 is really worth the expense compared to buying a regular gasoline Toyota model with this surprising change that’s a dealbreaker.

Should you try this hack…or not? Here are some crazy and some not so crazy car repair related hacks you might have heard about, but not tried…yet.

What new Subaru models can customers expect in 2024? Four new model upgrades are planned, and a new Subaru Baja pickup is not one of them. Here is what's coming for customers. 

Subaru says they have advanced its safety tech further to have zero fatal accidents. Can they reach the goal by 2023? See how it could happen. 

Should you buy a 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness or wait for the new 2025 models? Find out why it’s a bad idea to wait. 

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.