Car Questions (Page 2)

A Tesla Cybertruck owner has had his CT at the Tesla Service Center for over 50 days, and they still can't fix the problem. It's a persistent squeaking noise coming from inside the cabin. If Tesla can't fix it, does it qualify for the Lemon Law?

An owner's DIY paint job on his 1993 Civic Coupe reveals what appears to be otherworldly prints on his car, serves as a good lesson on DIY car body painting precautions.

Imagine being the owner of two Chevrolet vehicles, a 2023 Chevy Tahoe SUV and a 2024 Chevy Silverado RST pickup. Now both will be at the dealer getting two major problems fixed: a transmission and engine failure. It's not a good time to be a GM owner. 

A Toyota dealer told a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner that they won't change her new SUV's oil until 10,000 miles. It seems like too many miles to her, and she's wondering if she should change it sooner. Here's what RAV4 owners need to know. 

While not the typical most popular models, this automotive expert explains why he recommends these 10 models that takes a lot of pressure off of new car shoppers who just want a vehicle that is sensible, reliable, and affordable.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner is not your typical truck buyer; he doesn't just drive a truck, he deploys it. He's on a mission, and it's a battleground every time he drives it. It happens at a stoplight, a parking lot, everywhere he goes; it tests his resolve.

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner has 30 miles on his pickup, and it's being torn down. Not with engine or transmission problems, he's already making significant upgrades to the truck. What's he doing to change it, and how many owners add mods to their trucks? 

Ford Explorer owner reports dealership will not bother themselves with his vehicle due to a parts availability problem. Plus, two unusual places where I go for parts that yielded some surprising results.

A 2024 Chevy Silverado owner is done with his truck due to three engine failures in under 15k miles. He purchased a 2024 GMC Denali 3500 and loves it, so far. Will he have fewer problems with the GMC Sierra than the Chevy Silverado? Let's check it out. 

Are three error messages that include a transmission warning on your new Honda's display always a sign of a lemon shortly after leaving the dealership lot?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner just picked up his new truck, took a short trip to Mt. Baldy, and then, as he was coming down, he received a "Brakes Too Hot" warning. He relied on his regenerative braking, but now there's an issue. Is it an isolated problem?

A GMC Sierra owner took his truck in for an oil change and asked the dealer to switch the oil viscosity from 0W-20 to 5W-30 oil. They wouldn't do it unless he signed a waiver confirming his request. Is this what Sierra owners are now required to do? 

Here's what this upset car owner did to ensure she would win her case against a garage that botched her car repair so badly that they could not put it back together.

A 2025 Chevy Silverado owner is wondering if she made the right choice. She traded her 2020 Ford F-150 and bought a new LT Trail Boss. She pulls a horse trailer and needs a pickup that will do the job. Now, she's wondering if it was the right choice.

An original Tesla Cybertruck owner wants Tesla to offer him the same free perks that the automaker is providing to new buyers. He paid $100K, had to endure Tesla's growing pains, and is now treated poorly by the company. Should it be a surprise?  

A potential Tesla Cybertruck buyer has changed his mind after receiving a Rivian R1S as a loaner vehicle. Now he's not so sure and is leaning towards the Rivian. They are two different vehicles, but why is it such a hard decision? What would you do?

The owner of a 2018 Ford F-150 was just given a new 2025 Ford F-150 worth $70,000. It's all because he ran down a church shooter as he was driving to attend services. He was running late, and it was a bizarre scene, but what he did was extraordinary. 

Here's how much buffer you can expect once this Toyota model flashes a low fuel warning message.

A Tesla Model 3 owner reports that since getting his car, he has witnessed more road rage and aggressive driving than ever. He never had anyone come at him while driving a Toyota RAV4. Is it just him, or do all Tesla owners have to deal with road rage?

A retired mechanic's reality check is just one of two reasons why car owners will soon have to take care of their maintenance and repairs if dealerships don't change their ways.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner just completed a 6,200-mile trip from California to Alaska and returned safely. Is it the longest trip ever in a Cybertruck? Not likely, but Jacky Chu says it was an incredible trip for an electric vehicle. Here's how he did it.

A 2022 Chevy Silverado owner is unhappy with his truck because it's unreliable. He can't believe his $50K truck has been in the shop five times before it has 40,000 miles. And he's not alone. Does it have something to do with post-COVID manufacturing?

Automotive engineering expert shares his thoughts on the "genius" of Elon Musk's overpromising and underdelivering strategy and recommends this brand if you are considering buying an EV, as he sells his beloved Tesla in response to his wife’s firing.

The vigilant owner of a brand-new 2025 Corolla SE discovered multiple oil leaks and subpar repair work during four service department visits within the first two months. Is this enough to invoke the Lemon Law against a Toyota dealership?

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner is impressed with his pickup, but it's not the typical things truck owners are impressed with. He likes the Tacoma's new key fob. It's a new feature that many new owners are raving about. Why didn't they think of this sooner?

A 2025 Tesla Cybertruck owner says the police pulled him over for not having temporary license plates. Tesla never put the plates on, said they would send new ones, and sent him on his way after he bought the new truck. There are new rules in TX.

The threat of a lawsuit long after a minor auto accident is not uncommon, and yet, car owners often make this common mistake after an accident that causes them future legal problems.

A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado owner is wondering what he will do now for a pickup. His Silverado has already had the rear diff replaced, and now his 10-speed transmission is gone. His previous Ford F-150 left him stranded, and he still needs a truck.

Should a Toyota Tundra truck buyer purchase a 10-year-old truck with more miles or a 3-year-old truck with fewer miles? Does the older Tundra with more miles have more life in it? See what most Tundra owners would do if they were in that situation. 

A Tesla Model 3 owner's FSD is driving him nuts. He was traveling 79 mph on the highway. His car passed a slower car, and then, when it returned to the right lane, it slowed down, which angered the other driver. And, it's happening to other Tesla owners.