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Toyota dealership accused of dodging responsibility for aftermarket add-on installation on a new 2025 Rav4 sold to a Toyota customer.

First, imagine seeing a pink Cybertruck. Then, you discover it’s an undercover cop car. Now you’re in disbelief because you can’t fathom a cop driving it. It’s great for undercover, because who would ever suspect this 'cute' cruiser is on official duty?

Military Service family member discount red flag used to scam Toyota Camry owner. Here's how to determine whether this is a scam or the real thing right away.

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 customer is frustrated because the free trial for Toyota Drive Connect has expired, and Toyota now charges $15 per month to continue using the service. Kevin is not alone in thinking he shouldn't have to pay to use his car's technology.

A Honda Accord owner questions the Honda Service Department's mechanic's abilities because he had to refuse their work multiple times before accepting his vehicle. Plus, the one thing you must do before turning your car over to a mechanic.

Fired Tesla executive Omid Afshar, who spent "Model 3 hell" holidays and late nights with Elon Musk, went from the inner circle to being an outsider. It's a story of loyalty and sacrifice, and it makes us wonder about the cutthroat world of Tesla.

A 2021 Tesla Model 3 owner is locked out, has a dead 12V battery, and no app warning; a tow truck driver reported six similar cases during a Georgia heatwave. Additionally, his Tesla's warranty is about to expire. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.

New Rav4 owner asks if Toyota’s 10-year Service Agreement is worth the cost. These important considerations may help when the Toyota salesperson recommends this option, which I ultimately agreed to for one key reason that others may not have considered.

Nicholas has just purchased a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss, thinking it's a great truck. However, he is having second thoughts about the purchase. He's had more problems with it in just a few months than any truck he's ever had. 

Kim sold her Hyundai Santa Fe, which no longer runs, to a car dealer, purchased a Chevy Traverse, and a few months later received an insurance claim from GEICO for an accident in New York despite living in Ohio. Sadly, this could happen to anyone. 

Proven, safe, and reliable used cars, SUVs, and trucks that have significantly depreciated will save you thousands of dollars, promises Consumer Reports in their latest best used car recommendations update for July 2025.

Is this 2024 Toyota RAV4 a lemon, or is Toyota's quality slipping? Pam says her new RAV4 Woodland has too many problems even to count. Is it just the Toyota RAV4 Woodland that has issues, or is the quality slipping across all RAV4 models? 

Do the 2022 Honda CR-V and other Honda models have a problem with their radar safety tech? Dan, who owns a 2022 CR-V, needs to replace his radar unit and says it will cost $4,300 for the dealer to do so. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know.

Did Tesla pause, suspend, or eliminate the 48-hour test drive for Tesla's Cybertruck and other models? The answer is yes, but why? Customers can no longer get a test drive of the Cybertruck that lasts more than 30 minutes. What is the reason?

Do you want to know just how much cargo room space today's SUVs carry during vehicle comparison shopping? Here's an update to the practical storage numbers car shoppers need to know in 10 SUV and Minivan models.

Used car models that performed well in tests and have strong reliability ratings.

Here is an unbelievable story of a 2024 Toyota Tundra owner who had his truck serviced by a Toyota dealer, only to discover that they had forgotten to put the oil filler cap back on the engine's filler tube. He's 750 miles from home with a seized engine.

This 2025 Subaru Forester recall affects your child's and baby's safety. Read this before you put your child in a car seat in the all-new 2025 Forester Hybrid. This is disturbing news for parents of young children. 

Many electric vehicles, such Teslas and Hyundais, luxury vehicles, and even some high-end sports cars, now come with foam-filled tires to reduce noise. If your tires just won’t seem to balance, here is one possible diagnosis and treatment for the malady.

Is there something wrong with this picture? Is it worth spending $2,000 to get a five mpg increase in mileage in a 2025 Toyota Tacoma pickup? Check out the details and let us know how you improve mileage in your Toyota Tacoma or another vehicle. 

Here's a story of a Tesla Model Y owner whose car shut down in the middle of a busy highway while his wife was driving. The Tesla owner has a warning for all Tesla owners if they ever find themselves in this situation. What caused the serious problem? 

Our title paraphrases 2021 Tesla Model Y owner, C.J., who has a very distinctive sound emanating from her vehicle’s front end. Other Tesla owners think they know exactly what it is.

Does the Ford F-150 have issues with fit and finish? According to Brian, who recently bought a 2025 Ford F-150, it has serious problems that have him scratching his head. How can a new pickup have such issues? Check out Brian's unbelievable story. 

Here's a short list of two used and unreliable luxury SUV models that you can find at an attractive price but will likely leave you with car shopper's remorse and make you wish you had bought these alternatives instead.

We tested the newly refreshed 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite Minivan and were blown away by how great it is. The only real question for shoppers is, do you have the self-confidence to drive it?

Ridiculous scam attempted on a Toyota Rav4 owner during a maintenance check. Plus, the easiest way to add a trickle charger to your Rav4 while parked at the airport.

Does the Tesla Cybertruck have an issue with its wheel covers constantly becoming misaligned? Jeremy, a Cybertruck owner, says he shouldn't have to align a wheel that costs $3,500. Is the issue overblown, is it legitimate, or is he just a perfectionist?

Toyota RAV4 owners are experiencing a unique problem when it rains. Their engine dies, and it won't restart. Toyota dealers are unable to replicate the problem, so it remains unfixed. Here is Emily's dilemma, along with some answers for RAV4 owners. 

Do the Subaru WRX and STI have engine issues? Let's take a tour of a performance shop and see how many Subaru WRX and STI are there and why they are in the shop. Does Subaru have an engine problem, or is it a driver problem?

By the time a car is 5 years old, it has gone through the steepest part of the depreciation curve. This means you'll get many of the features found in brand-new models at a lower price with these Consumer Reports recommended models.