Car Questions (Page 12)

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.

A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner has two complaints. The road noise is the worst in any car he has owned, and it needs more power. He just purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning, and it has tons of power, it's 500% quieter than the RAV4, and costs less to operate. 

A 2025 Camry owner reports that Toyota approved a Lemon Law claim for his new car due to this problem.

A 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner is concerned that his new SUV smells like engine coolant. The dealer confirmed the smell, ran a few tests, and consulted Toyota tech support. Now the dealer's service department says it's normal. Is a coolant smell ever normal?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner plans to take his new truck on a 750-mile trip, towing his 18-foot boat, just as he has done many times with his Ram pickup. However, he's afraid he won't make it in his CT because of being bricked in the middle of nowhere.

A Hyundai Sonata owner's engine failed, and she has had her car at the Hyundai dealer for seven months, still waiting for it to be fixed. The failed engine is supposed to be covered under an engine recall, but the owner says the dealer is stalling. 

Does the new Toyota Tacoma have a brake line problem? A Tacoma owner went in for a routine tire rotation, and the dealer kept his truck for eight hours because the brake lines could leak and needed to be replaced. Here is what Tacoma owners need to know. 

A mysterious object discovered in the owner's car turns out to be a prank.