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By Denis Flierl on
Nissan Titan owner trades for a 2022 Ford F-150 Lariat with only 29k miles for $42,500! He claims he "stole it" from the dealer and now seeks leveling and lifting advice for his Antimatter Blue beauty. Is this the best used truck deal of the year?
By Denis Flierl on
A 2005 Toyota Tacoma with half a million miles gets smashed in its own driveway by a noisy Cadillac. Will a trip to the salvage yard and some DIY grit save this legendary regular cab? This is why they say, "They don’t make ‘em like this anymore."
By Denis Flierl on
75 MPH or 75 MPG? One 2024 Toyota Prius owner’s highway run-in with the law led to a hilarious dashboard mix-up that spared him a hefty ticket, but the real story is what happened to his battery just 48 hours later. Is your Prius hiding a secret?
By Denis Flierl on
Think your Toyota Tundra engine recall fix is the end of the road? Think again. One owner’s replacement engine just blew up after only a few thousand miles. Is Toyota’s massive V6 remedy actually working, or are we looking at a much deeper problem?
By Denis Flierl on
Buying a 2025 Chevy Silverado 3.0L Duramax should be a dream, but for one owner, it’s a $70,000 nightmare of back-ordered parts and engine failure. Is the "Baby Max" a lemon in disguise? Find out why this lifelong Chevy fan is walking away.
By Denis Flierl on
A first time Subaru buyer gets a 2025 Subaru Forester base trim because he’s new to the brand. Did he make a big mistake not getting more bells and whistles? Here is what Forester buyers need to know about the Subaru base trims.
By Denis Flierl on
A frustrated Ford F-150 owner is ditching the Blue Oval at 83k miles. After relentless electrical gremlins, Shelby Naquin is jumping to a 2026 Ram Hemi with a 10-year warranty. Is Ford’s reliability crisis fueling a massive defection to Stellantis?
By Denis Flierl on
Is your dealer pushing a $400 fuel service on a truck that’s barely broken in? At 33k miles, is it preventative care or a "stealership" scam? We dive into why your 2022 Ram 1500 might not need the "extra" maintenance the service advisor is selling.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner has a high truck payment that is becoming the norm and not the exception. How high can payments go before truck buyers can’t afford a new pickup anymore? Here is what truck buyers need to know.
By Denis Flierl on
This 2019 Chevy Silverado owner would rather put $13K into his seven-year-old truck for a new engine than take the bait on a new 2026 Silverado that the dealer tried to sell him. What would you do?
By John Goreham on
We debate the Mustang GT’s engine intake system and ask for your input.
By Denis Flierl on
Ever wondered why so many owners are ditching their reliable gas-powered SUVs for a hybrid? Danielle Cena’s journey from a 2021 Toyota RAV4 to the 2025 Hybrid XSE reveals the regret of missing out on AWD, and here’s why it’s the perfect time to upgrade.
By Denis Flierl on
One Cybertruck owner braced for hate but got pizza in the frunk and thumbs-up instead. Discover why this Tennessee town loves the stainless steel beast and why the internet might be wrong about owner reality.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2025 Ram 1500 has a battery drain problem. Here is what one Ram 1500 owner found out that the dealer didn’t even know. Here is the fix for the parasitic draw, and what Ram owners need to know.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla dealer paid $151K for a Model S Plaid, and now it’s worth just $50K. “That’s $2,000 a month loss,” he warns. Is buying a new EV a financial trap? See why experts say buying used is the only way to win in 2026.
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine paying $40,000 for a new 2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade and finding out it has no spare tire. One owner was shocked to find the dealer wants $900 just for the parts to add one! Is Toyota nickel-and-diming owners on basic safety?
By Denis Flierl on
Think your Toyota Highlander is invincible? Think again. Some owners are facing a $10,000 transmission nightmare, but a hidden warranty might save your wallet. Learn how to navigate the "free" replacement trap and keep your SUV on the road!
By Denis Flierl on
A 2017 Ford F-150 owner with 140,000 miles is ditching his usual Pennzoil for the latest viral oil trend. He claims to “fix things before they break,” but is switching brands on a high-mileage 5.0L engine a recipe for disaster?
By Denis Flierl on
Losing your speedometer and fuel gauge mid-drive isn't a glitch, it’s a nightmare. 2023 RAV4 Prime owners are facing a "Black Screen of Death" that Toyota can't fix yet. Here is Janelle’s story and the critical safety info every owner needs to know.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner reports a blown head gasket at just 65,000 miles, shattering expectations of "ultra reliability." Is this an isolated incident or a new defect joining the 1.5L engine woes? Here is what you need to know before you buy.
By Denis Flierl on
Just 3,000 miles past warranty, a 2021 Tacoma engine blows. The dealer quoted $14,000. Toyota offered to pay half ("Goodwill"), but the owner is furious. Here is why one oil pump failure is shattering trust in the "bulletproof" truck.
By Denis Flierl on
Tired of those stock wheels ruining your Ram 1500’s aggressive look? One owner is fed up with "the worst looking wheels" but refuses to deal with the nightmare of a lift kit ever again. Here is how to get that beefy stance without the mechanical headache.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 GMC Sierra owner with just 12,500 miles faces a major transmission failure. The dealer's suggested "weak fix" is a red flag. Read why I think the flush is a stall tactic and what other owners are experiencing.
By Denis Flierl on
A former Tesla skeptic reveals how a "literal hell" 15-month lemon law battle with a 2024 Hyundai Elantra N led to a $300/month Tesla Model 3 Performance deal that changed everything. He was close-minded until he drove it; now it's game over.
By Denis Flierl on
24K miles and a dead engine? One 2023 Toyota Tundra owner just faced the ultimate nightmare, but Toyota’s response is shocking the truck world. From "loud knocks" to a shiny 2025 TRD loaner, is this a total disaster or a win for brand loyalty?
By Denis Flierl on
A GMC Sierra AT4 owner is trading in his Duramax for a 2025 Ford F-150 Lariat after repeat "Check Engine" failures. From "seats that suck" to coolant valve nightmares, find out why this high-mileage driver is ditching GM for Ford’s 5.0L V8.
By Denis Flierl on
"I hit my midlife crisis at 25!" This Ford F-150 owner shocked the community by trading his lifted truck for a 'squatty' 2025 Corvette C8. Here’s why he says he’s done with truck things and admits the only thing he's hauling now is ass.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Laying down some numbers with the 2026 Honda Prelude proved difficult due to all the clever tech it has, but eventually, we got the numbers. Brace yourselves!
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota assured buyers the infamous "Cablegate" corrosion issue was fixed on newer RAV4 Hybrids. A quiet warranty update suggests otherwise, sparking fear of massive repair bills for 2025 owners. Here is what RAV4 owners need to know.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Tundra owner is panicked after seeing only 13 mpg on the dashboard after just 400 miles. Is this normal for Toyota's twin-turbo V6, or is something wrong?