Car Questions (Page 13)

A Subaru Outback owner can't believe it when she comes out from shopping in New York City. Two cars have her sandwiched between them with just inches on either side. But this driver does the impossible and escapes the tightest parking spot ever.

Imagine a 75-year-old buying his first electric vehicle. Now, picture the senior jumping into the EV waters headfirst and driving away in a blacked-out Tesla Cybertruck. Imagine what his grandkids will say and do when they see him drive up in the CT. 

A 2024 Chevy Silverado owner is told by his Chevy dealer that if he uses an oil additive that they sell in his truck, they will warranty his truck's engine for the life of the vehicle. He's wondering if it's a scam or legitimate. What would you do? 

A Honda CR-V owner's vehicle was diagnosed with leaking injectors that have now damaged the spark plugs and oil. The Honda dealer suggests replacing that and more, and the cost is close to $2K. He will likely sell it and buy a Toyota. What would you do?

Tesla owner receives an overall thread theme of "A professional detailer? If there's an issue, it's likely on them. A cheap amateur? Unfortunately, that's usually on you."

A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner's truck shut down on the highway going 80 mph, and now he can't trust its reliability. The pickup finally restarted after 30 minutes, but now he's afraid the dealer won't be able to find the problem, and think he's crazy.

A car owner adds this app to his car and discovers it significantly increases his chances of having a car accident.

A GMC Sierra owner says he pressed his horn button on the steering wheel, and his windshield washers sprayed fluid on the windshield. It sounds wild, but he shows a video clip of the strange phenomenon. Even stranger, it's not an isolated problem. 

A Toyota Tacoma owner just put new seat covers on a brand-new 2025 Tacoma pickup. The installation was a nightmare, and now she's unsure if they look good. Check out the before and after pictures. What do you think? Should she leave them on?

What this car owner did wrong, did right, and should do to repair his Ford Fusion correctly. Additionally, your help is needed to determine if he is receiving incorrect advice from some DIY car owners.

A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner recently purchased a new truck with a TRD Performance Package with a 3-inch lift. He is ashamed of his truck because it looks so out of proportion. Now, he has to spend money on wheel upgrades so that he can be seen in it. 

Stephen, a Tesla Cybertruck owner, regrets his $130,000 purchase. His 10-month-old truck experienced a critical failure, leaving him unable to charge or drive it. He's frustrated with Tesla's service, which has a 39-day wait time for repairs.

One of the biggest red flags for buying an extended warranty was recently revealed in a video titled "Are Car Extended Warranties a Scam?" featuring a Toyota Master Mechanic.

A 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid owner has a loud noise coming from her SUV every time she puts it in reverse. It's so concerning that she took it to the Toyota dealer, and they told her not to worry about it because they all do it. What would you do?

Does the Tesla Model 3 have a cooling issue? An owner reports that her 2021 Model 3 fails to cool down in the Arizona heat. She has cabin overheat protection and turns the AC on with the app, but nothing works. She asks, Is the AC just not great or what?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner attempts to determine why his truck's alarm sounds in the middle of the night. He lives in the middle of nowhere; finds his door slightly open and the window partially down. There are no footprints, and nothing is disturbed.    

Unexpected bills months to years following a car accident are not uncommon. Here's one part of your car insurance many owners make the mistake of choosing too little coverage.

A Ford dealer owner says that the Ford F-150's auto-stop-start technology is damaging your engine. He explains what is going on and then proceeds to show F-150 pickup owners how to turn off the annoying system. Does it annoy you? Here's how to disable it.

A 2025 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss owner is having problems with his truck after only 231 miles. He lost power steering and brakes. The dealer has replaced the power steering unit twice, but it has been at the dealer for 38 days and remains unresolved. 

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner can't believe his ears when he's at the Toyota dealer. He does a double take and says, 'What did you just say?' He has a new Tacoma that has more chipped paint than his 8-year-old F-150. What the advisor says is unbelievable. 

An important self-check for Toyota owners to verify whenever an update during a repair was performed on their vehicle.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says that his truck will soon be able to pick him up with a single command. It's not science fiction. It's not five years away. It's already starting right now, he says with confidence. It's coming, he says, so get ready for it.

A new 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup owner had a serious tire blowout with only 148 miles on the vehicle. It could have been deadly driving at highway speeds. He got the truck stopped safely, but the tire was toast. Now, he had to find out why it happened.

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer says his order was a nightmare. Tesla staff lied about transferring fees, charged him double, and, despite a substantial down payment, the loan process stalled, among other issues. He's canceling his order and demanding a refund.

Beth traded her old Honda for a Toyota 4Runner, a "smartphone on wheels," that’s tracking and selling her data. She turned off initial settings but then discovered it was still stealing more. Horrified, she opted out of all data collection and sharing.

Does a Redline a day keep the carbon buildup away? A RAV4 family member poses the question of whether there is a benefit to redlining their family's 2018 RAV4 on occasion.

A New Toyota RAV4 owner has a complaint about his 2025 Hybrid RAV4, but is it really something to complain about? Not everyone agrees.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner loves his truck, but he's selling it. Tesla said it would offer an extended-range battery, which would have been the answer for this owner to pull a travel trailer. Now, he's selling his hand-washed, garage-kept Cybertruck. 

A 2023 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD, 14,600 miles. A clunking sound. The dealer diagnosed a faulty transfer case and five seals. Eight days later, it was supposed to be fixed, or so the owner thought. The clunk remains, so what's next for this troubled RAV4?

The owner of a new 2025 Chevrolet Suburban recounts a terrifying experience with brake failure shortly after purchasing the vehicle. The nightmare scenario of her car not stopping became a reality on a 50 mph road, prompting an involuntary panic attack.