Car Questions (Page 12)

A Tesla Model 3 owner needs brakes, and the $1041 dealer quote is a tough pill to swallow. Can owners really perform a DIY brake job at home to save cash? Here is the step-by-step guide on parts, and whether you can skip the service center for good!

Toyota Highlander owners beware! Is your driver's side door paint wearing off at just 1,600 miles like Curt's? Will Toyota cover this paint durability issue on the Highlander, or will owners be left covering the bill? What Highlander owners need to know. 

Is there a problem with the Tesla Cybertruck when it goes into an automatic carwash? Some owners say yes, and that their truck goes dark. Check out what happened to one owner and what Tesla Support told him to do to fix the problem. 

A newly bought 2022 Toyota RAV4 sputters out with smoke and a warning light right after a fill-up. The dealership blames 28 cents of "extra" gas. Is the owner being given the runaround, or is that overfill really the culprit? Sierra's unbelievable story.

A routine CR-V oil change becomes a nightmare! A dealer tech fails to bolt the oil pan shield, leaving the owner with a loud scraping noise. The dealer refuses to fix their mistake and throws the plate in the trunk. Here's Cole's incredible story.

After a thrilling Cyberbeast demo, Daniel weighs the future against the costly repairs of his 2016 Chevy Silverado. Is the Cyberbeast just a faster truck, or is there a bigger, better dream in the Cybertruck AWD? What would you do?

A Toyota dealer charging $480 for a differential fluid change on a 2024 Highlander at 30k miles? A Highlander owner is asking if this service is actually needed or just a dealership upsell? Here is what all Toyota Highlander owners need to know. 

Tim let his wife drive his Tesla Model 3 Performance while he was away. Big mistake. Now she refuses to go back to her Kia Telluride. So now they're a two-Tesla family just three weeks later. Don't make the same mistake Tim did. 

Did you get a surprise Nissan warranty extension? Dario Moreno got a notice extending his 2020 Frontier's emissions warranty to 7 years/70,000 miles. Is this a sign of a known issue with the in-tank fuel pump? Here are the details for Frontier owners.

Dennis Clotter dropped off his Tesla Model 3 for service and got a shiny new Model X loaner with only 700 miles, he's in love. "They can definitely keep that Model 3! I'm about to be a fugitive... I'm not giving it back." Is this an upgrade gone too far?

Is the 4th-gen Toyota Tacoma a "throwaway truck"? Owners are shocked by poor resale values, pointing to 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Roads with 13k miles selling for $38,400. The legendary 400k-mile reliability is now in question on the Taco Nation page.

Is this 2012 Toyota Tacoma's overheating and coolant loss a ghost? The dealer says it's a head gasket issue, but owner Noah Emch says the problem disappears in cool weather. Even specialists are stumped. What's the real problem with this Tacoma?

Trevor's 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 refused to shift at Home Depot. A night-ending tow for a brand-new truck. What went wrong and crippled this brand-new ZR2? Here's the full story on the ZR2 and what Chevy Silverado owners need to know. 

Robert bought a 2016 Highlander LE Plus with a flawless 129k-mile maintenance record. He found a unicorn. Is he dreaming? Now, he's looking for the best minor updates for his new ride. He's already getting CarPlay. What should he do next?

A Cybertruck owner knows it's a "futuristic chrome-plated dumpster," but he doesn't care. He says it goes from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds and has "less maintenance than a goldfish." Find out why this rolling trapezoidal toaster is an unbeatable daily driver.

A CR-V owner's AC is weak, and he suspects a recall-related issue with the compressor seal. Can a Honda dealer charge him a $175 inspection fee to look? One owner was threatened with a fee; another time, he paid nothing. What Honda owners need to know.

Should a car buyer run from the dealership or toward the Tesla of her dreams? Vanessa's about to pay for a car with a hidden accident history after her first one "disappeared." Liars and dodgy deals—should she take the risk? What car buyers need to know. 

A 1998 Toyota 4Runner with 330,000 miles is garage-kept and cherished. This "mulch getter" is a rolling testament to lasting quality. Despite numerous offers, Tracy refuses to sell. She's a keeper—the wheels aren't falling off anytime soon.

Robbie's new Chevy Tahoe engine failed twice—once on the highway with his family. GM refused to help, and Lemon Law attorneys are overwhelmed with GM cases. He's trading it for a Lexus GX 550. Will GM build reliable cars again?

"Sludge an inch thick!" Nate's 2000 Toyota Tacoma deal he drove from Maryland to NJ just got way less sweet. A "simple" valve job revealed a nasty surprise. Is his Prerunner cooked, or is there a solution to his problem?

A 2024 Silverado ZR2 owner suddenly lost steering—now it's grinding and pulling left. It's at the dealer for the L79 engine inspection, a critical check, his advisor says, is "way hyped." Will he get a new 150k-mile warranty, or did he get a bad engine?

A 2017 Toyota Prius needs a new battery. A salvage pack with 40k miles has been sitting, while a 100k-mile pack is fresh. Which is the smarter choice? The critical hybrid battery question: Does shelf life or mileage matter most for lithium pack longevity?

A Tesla owner is trading her upside-down 2022 Tesla Model 3 for a 2025 Rivian R1S Tri. Terrified of buyer's remorse, she seeks advice on the switch and has questions about Rivian's quality. Is she making the right move from Tesla to Rivian?

Tim's Toyota Tundra has been at the dealer for two months with a dead engine and no part estimate, while recalls get priority. His story reveals severe repair delays and Toyota's refusal to offer a fair buyout, raising critical concerns for Tundra owners.

Jorge traded in his Ford F-150 for a 2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss LT 6.2L despite all of the "negative stuff" he's heard. He got a great deal on the truck for his drywall business, but fears he'll regret it. Did he make a mistake?

Royalty Auto Service says they've never seen so many Hondas in the shop. Now, a 2022 Honda Odyssey's AC is failing to cool the entire minivan effectively, especially the rear. This is especially problematic for parents with babies or small children. 

A Tesla owner in his 70s says their new 2026 Model Y with FSD is a "new lease on life," bringing mobility back despite diminishing eyesight and driving anxiety. Check out the story and see if Tesla is helping to bring mobility back to older adults.

Jake's 2025 Toyota Tacoma has a mind of its own. From a ridiculous 20-beep lock to an annoying failure to stay logged in to Toyota media, these little quirks are driving him crazy. Are these common 4th Gen Tacoma issues? What Tacoma owners need to know. 

John posted a picture of his Tesla Cybertruck parked next to his Porsche on a Porsche 911 Facebook page. 12 hours later? He knew he had made a huge mistake and deleted it. Find out why the "best vehicle I've ever owned" sparked a digital death threat! 

A South Florida owner, Joe Ventura, says a full ceramic tint made a big difference. Less AC use, cooler cabin, lower Supercharger costs, and better resale. He saw big daily gains. Check out Joe's story and other must-have upgrades besides tint.