Car Questions (Page 11)

Janie just returned from a 10,000-mile U.S. road trip and says it was a great experience. For those wondering if a long road trip in a Tesla is worth it, Janie did it solo and loved it. Here is what road travelers need to know.  

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner dislikes the appearance of her pickup with the long bed. What should she do to improve its appearance and posture, as she feels it looks scrawny and needs help? She adds spacers to the stock wheels, but is it the best option?

2021 Chevy Silverado owner, Ray Tobia Jr, has a problem common to many Silverado trucks. He now has an easy fix for the annoying Silverado clunk/squeak problem in the rear springs. The dealer had an expensive fix, but this one only takes 10 minutes. 

A Toyota mechanic reveals that car repair customer scams are not just with car dealerships, but also with garage chain repair businesses preying on the elderly.

A 2023 Chevy Silverado owner is understandably upset with GM because his transmission is gone at 40K miles, and now the dealer can't get the parts to fix the defective transmission. He's not alone. There are thousands of owners waiting for the same part. 

The Toyota Tundra saga continues with an owner who has experienced catastrophic engine failure. However, he wants to let other Tundra owners know the warning signs he had before his Tundra engine died. Here's what all Tundra owners need to know.

Tesla owner recently rides Chinese cars in Costa Rica and is overwhelmed by how much better they are than his two Tesla models.

A Toyota Highlander owner mounted a bike carrier on the back of the SUV, and now the rear suspension is nearly dragging the ground. Is there a problem with the Highlander's suspension, or are all Highlanders built this way? Active customers need to know. 

A Tesla Cybertruck renter says, “So, I spent 24 hours with a rental in LA, and I'm shocked anyone would pay $100K for it. Check out his evaluation of the Tesla Cybertruck and see what you think. Is he close or way off base?

A Corvette owner is asking what he should do after finding evidence of possible drug use in his car at a dealership.

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner had a problem with her brand-new pickup, only 2,000 miles in. It's not what she expected when she bought what she thought was a reliable Toyota. Here's her surprising story. 

It's no secret that Toyota Tundra engines are failing at an alarming rate. A Tundra owner in Canada says his truck's engine died at 60,000 miles while he was driving on the highway. The question now is, how long will it take him to get his new engine?

Here's a look at a second-generation Toyota Prius, which was sold at a low price by its owner, all because his mechanic missed a problem that turned out to be a very simple one.

A 2025 GMC Sierra owner with the 2.7-liter turbo engine is now having second thoughts about his purchase. He thinks it's underpowered and wants to get the larger GMC Sierra with the 5.3-liter V8. He may be in for a surprise when he visits the dealer. 

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner is thankful his car saved him and his family from a serious accident. The small SUV's safety tech came to the rescue, diverting disaster as the safety system took over and proved to be a better driver than he was, says his wife.

Former Toyota employees spill the beans on shady practices you need to know about at car dealership service departments.

A Hyundai Sonata owner has a warning for Hyundai owners. Beware of some of the model's engines that are prone to engine failure. She had a horrendous experience with her 2018 Hyundai Sonata, which had 58,000 miles on it. Here's what you need to know.

A Toyota Tundra owner had his engine replaced by Toyota after it blew up. Now, after he has had a new engine installed, the truck runs like it was never fixed.

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck in for service, and the Toyota dealer dented his door. If that wasn't bad enough, he says, when they fixed his door and repaired it, the color doesn't match. Is there a problem with the Underground paint color? 

A 2016 Honda CR-V owner claims that her car was totaled because the airbag deployed. There was very little damage to her car, but the insurance company totaled it. The owner thinks Honda should fix the car because the airbag shouldn't have deployed. 

What do you do when it's time to put your old Honda Odyssey out of its (and your) misery? Try a final one-way road trip like this.

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner is curious about what other owners think of the pickup's turning radius. How does it compare with previous generation models? It's longer to say many owners. Here's what owners are saying and how it affects drivability. 

What happens when a Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning battery has to be replaced? A Ford dealer gives insight into the EV repairs. First, it's costly, and second, they are not easy for the Ford dealers to work on. Check out the learning curve.

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?