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2025 Ford F-150 Lariat
“I Would Never Put a Synthetic Blend in My EcoBoost”, Says This 2025 Ford F-150 Owner: Why He’s 100% Right to Question the Dealer’s Advice
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid front view
By Denis Flierl on
2025 Honda CR-V Owner Says, “I Thought Honda Was Reliable, But My CR-V Hybrid Is Already Leaking Oil At 4K Miles: I’m Ready To Trade It In”
A 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid with only 4,200 miles is leaking oil and vibrating? One owner is already "ready to trade it in" after finding a massive leak and a 2-quart low engine. Is Honda’s reliability slipping? Get the full story on this 6th-gen disaster.
A generatied image shows protestors holding up signs in front a dealership
By John Goreham on
Just Say No to Throttle Body Cleaning and Fuel Injector Service Dealer Service Department Upsells, AKA Scams
If you have been offered a throttle body cleaning or a fuel injector service, politely decline and find a more reputable mechanic.
2024 Toyota Tundra
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Master Tech Says, “I’ve Been Seeing a Lot of Tundra Radiator Failures Due To Fan Shroud Rubbing, All Just Out Of Warranty” - Here’s the Cheap Fix
Is your Tundra a ticking time bomb? A Toyota Master Tech warns of a common radiator failure hitting trucks just out of warranty. A simple "shroud rub" could cost you thousands, but there’s a cheap DIY fix. Don't get stranded; see the expert's hack!
A black Rivian R1T electric pickup truck is shown from a side/front 3/4 angle, parked on a concrete pad with desert mountains visible in the background. The truck appears to be equipped with aftermarket bronze/gold wheels and a roof rack system.
By Noah Washington on
Towing 7,000 Pounds Up a 5,000-Foot Climb, a Rivian R1T Owner Says He Arrived With Just 9% Battery After Slowing to 35 MPH, and Still Calls the Truck “Amazing” in Arizona’s Mountains
A first-time EV owner recently pushed his 2022 Rivian R1T to the limit, towing a 7,000-lb tractor up a massive 5,000-foot climb from Phoenix to Payson.
A light blue Tesla Model X SUV driving on a winding mountain road, captured from a front three-quarter angle with lush green forest scenery in the background.
By Noah Washington on
At $0.46–$0.50 per kWh in California, a Tesla Model X Owner Says His EV Costs the Same as a 25 MPG Gas SUV, $2,030 on Electricity vs. $2,023 for Gas, and Now Questions Whether an ICE Vehicle Makes More Sense
One California Tesla Model X owner is warning that high utility rates have completely erased his EV fuel savings.
2024 Toyota Prius
By Denis Flierl on
“Toyota Got Me”: 2024 Prius Owner Joins The ‘Dead 12V Club’ At 900 Miles; “Now I’m Forced To Carry A Jump Box Just To Be Safe”
900 miles and already stranded? Shannon is the newest member of the "Dead 12V Club." Even a 2024 Prius isn't immune to battery blues, leaving owners carrying jump boxes "just in case." Is the redesign worth the risk? What Prius owners need to know.
Yellow Ford Mustang Mach-E
By Chris Johnston on
A Mustang Mach-E Owner Learns That Aggressive Acceleration Is Good for His Battery, Sites Stanford Study That Says, “Dynamic Cycling Enhances Battery Lifetime by up to 38%”
Ford Mustang Mach-E owner stumbles onto a study about driving habits that challenges everything we thought about battery care.
2026 Ram 1500 Warlock is shown in a snowy backdrop
By John Goreham on
2026 Ram 1500 Warlock Proves You Don’t Have to Pay Crazy Prices To Get a Great 4x4 Full-Size Pickup
We test a mid-trim pickup truck and find out what you get for well below the average transaction price for a truck in 2026.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
By Denis Flierl on
2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Scans VIN and Finds A ‘Holy Grail’ Discovery; He Says, “GM Officially Deleted DFM Because They Knew The Lifter Issues Were Killing The Brand”
Is the V8 lifter nightmare finally over? One 2026 Chevy Silverado owner dug into his VIN data and found the news every truck enthusiast has waited for: Has GM officially removed DFM to solve reliability issues? Here’s what GM buyers need to know.
A Tesla Model Y with a paint defect is shown
By John Goreham on
Owner Laments “I'm Happy Overall With My 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper, but a $60K+ Car’s Paint Quality Should Be Better Like a Toyota or Lexus. Are the Robots Not Checking?”
Let’s break down how Tesla owners view the issue of paint quality control, and see if this owner is alone in thinking that a car costing over $60,000 deserved proper paint.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
By Denis Flierl on
"I Thought Toyota Was Bulletproof, But My 2024 Tacoma Transmission Just ‘Took a Dump’ at 10k Miles and I’m Losing Faith"
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner describes a terrifying freeway fail: pedal to the floor, 4K RPMs, but zero acceleration. Is the new gen facing a major reliability hurdle? Here is what happened, and what 4th Gen Tacoma owners need to know.
Low-angle view of a green 2025 Rivian R1S electric SUV driving through a modern city street with glass buildings
By Noah Washington on
After a Drivetrain Failure Triggered a Full Battery Replacement, a Rivian R1S Owner Says Rivian Covered Everything Under the 170,000-Mile Warranty, “They Spent a Pretty Penny and It Cost Us Nothing”
A faint, rhythmic whirring during acceleration was the only warning sign before this Rivian R1S required a total drivetrain and battery swap.
Red 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette driving on an open desert highway shown from a front three-quarter angle
By Noah Washington on
A C8 Corvette Owner Says He Was Completely Locked Out After the Battery Died and the Car Auto-Locked His Only Key Fob Inside, He Adds, “Even With a Charged Battery and a GM Scan Tool, I Still Can’t Get In”
A 2023 Corvette Stingray owner is warning the community after his car effectively turned into a "stainless vault" because he left his key fob in the center console.
Canada Embraces Chinese EVs
By Rob Enderle on
The Great Northern Pivot: Why Canada Just Handed China the Keys to the Kingdom in a Global EV Shake-Up
As trade tensions with Washington reach a boiling point, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s landmark 6.1% tariff deal with Beijing signals a seismic shift that could leave American EV makers out in the cold.