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Car Questions (Page 16)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Denis Flierl on
A long-time Ford F-150 owner is about to jump ship and buy a Tesla Cybertruck. What are the real-world ramifications, and what should ICE truck buyers be aware of if they make a switch to electric? Is Jason asking enough of the right questions? 
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A Tesla Model Y owner was no longer able to deal with the Elon issues that surround the automaker. Now he's sitting on the side of the road with a flat tire and wondering if he made the right decision. Did he make the right choice? Check out Pete's story.
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Matias shares his new 2025 Toyota Tacoma iForce Max TRD Off Road pickup with the Tacoma owners Facebook group. He is open about his payment, which is $1,000 per month. Check out the comments and what it will take to make those payments. 
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A 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport owner reports a disturbing failure while going 65 mph. His SUV started making a strange noise, eventually died, and after being towed to the dealer, he found out the rear axle was not even bolted to the differential.
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A 2025 Chevy Silverado LT Trail Boss owner is into customization, but isn't sure about his decision about its wheels. A vehicle's wheels can either make or brake the Silverado's look. Did he make the right choice? It's subjective, but what do you think? 
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A Toyota Highlander owner got a great deal on a 2023 model, but when he got home, he found out why. He thought he was buying an AWD Highlander and it turned out to be FWD instead. Who is to blame in this unfortunate situation, the dealer or the owner?
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A 2024 GMC Sierra 2.7L owner is already trading for a 2025 Sierra with a 5.3L engine. He needs more power and has made a fast trade. How many Sierra owners can relate to those who thought the 2.7L would have enough power? Here is Daniel's powerless story.
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A Toyota RAV4 buyer hopes that the 2015 model year RAV4 is more reliable than the 2014 Ford Escape. She recently purchased the older RAV4 for her daughter, and she's a Toyota fan because she owns a 2014 Highlander. Will the older RAV4 be reliable?
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A BMW i3 and BMW X4M owner is jumping ship and buying not one but two Tesla cars: a Tesla Model and a Tesla Model Y. However, what led him to make the decision comes from an unexpected assist from artificial intelligence. Check out JJ's surprising story. 
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A 2025 Mazda CX-50 owner is furious at the Mazda dealer. He took the car in for its first oil change and asked the dealer to rotate the tires. A simple request, they said they would do. However, when he got the car back, they had not done the work.
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for a reliable used car under $10,000? Consumer Reports recently updated its analysis of older Toyota models that still deliver excellent value, strong reliability, and solid safety features.
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A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado owner's truck has 118,000 miles with a new transmission from the dealer and new tires. Will his truck be reliable now? He says it feels new again, and he's keeping it for the long haul. Will it last another 120K miles? 
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A recent viral post has car enthusiasts shaking their heads―a 2015 Toyota Corolla with a riding lawn mower battery sitting under the hood, loosely strapped down where the real car battery should be.
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A Tesla Model 3 owner did his homework and jumped from an ICE vehicle to an electric car, and he's not impressed with the 2025 Honda Accord Sport. Check out the comparison and see if you are ready to make the leap like this new Tesla Model 3 owner did. 
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A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner shares that he didn't buy his new truck the way most people do. He doesn't have a big monthly payment; he paid cash, which is a stark contrast to the way everyone buys a new vehicle. Is it the best way? Check out Elliot's story.
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A Chevy Silverado Z71 is having fun with his beautiful black truck, and he's not afraid to get it dirty. He says, it's not a "pavement princess," like other trucks he sees on the road. It spurred a debate among owners about appearance versus its utility.
By Timothy Boyer on
Should I buy a Toyota Camry now or wait for the next model year? With dealerships preparing to make room for the 2026 Toyota Camry, shoppers are wondering if holding out for next year’s model could deliver a better deal.
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A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares a hilarious story that happened at the Tesla Supercharger. He sees a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner struggling to charge his new EV, and puts the charging plug in the wrong location. The thing that happens next is classic. 
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An owner of two Toyota Highlanders says her 2010 Highlander with 240K miles is more reliable than her 2021 Highlander with 75K miles. She needs to replace the 2021 transmission, but the dealer can't fix it for 6-9 months. Check out her unbelievable story.
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A Tesla Model Y owner can't believe how a few modifications and slick wheels will get the compliments coming in waves. Here is the type of wheels he's running along with the tire setup. He has learned what the art of making his car stand out is about. 
By Timothy Boyer on
According to a recent Consumer Reports update, "Labor Day weekend is typically one of the biggest car-shopping holidays of the year as dealerships make way for next-year cars. And based on our analysis, this year looks to be no exception."
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A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner, like many enthusiasts, has added bigger tires and lifted his truck. But, he's having issues with tires rubbing, and his speedometer is 5 mph off. What should he do now? Here is what many Tacoma owners can relate to. 
By Timothy Boyer on
Even so-called "budget cars" don't feel very cheap anymore. Prices continue to climb, and many vehicles sell for above their sticker price. That's why finding the cheapest new cars that are still reliable is more important than ever.
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A GMC Sierra Denali owner transitioned from his full-size pickup with a 6.2L V8 to a midsize Chevrolet Colorado with a 2.7L turbo, worried that he would miss the power of the big V8. Here is his surprising switch from the luxury Denali to the Colorado.
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A Toyota Tundra owner is thinking of trading his 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO for a 2025 Tacoma. He's had more issues with his Tundra than he cares to admit. So is the Tacoma Trailhunter his best option living in Alaska? What would you do if you were him? 
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A Tesla Cybertruck buyer went to the delivery of his new truck and was so disappointed in the quality issues that he ended up rejecting the vehicle. He's now wondering if all Cybertrucks are like this, and if he made the right choice in rejecting it.
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Are Jeremy's windows tinted too dark? How about his new 2025 Toyota Tacoma's windshield? He's proud of the new tint job, and it makes the white truck stand out for sure. What do you and other Tacoma owners think about the 40% tinted windshield?
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A new Tesla Model 3 owner, admittedly used to bash EVs, says he was ICE for life! However, after taking a test drive, he liked the car so much that he took the leap and bought a Tesla Model 3. Do you dislike EVs? See if you can relate to his story.
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A 2025 Chevy Silverado owner is already having trouble with his diesel pickup, just 9K miles in. He says the truck's check engine light came on, and the DEF system is malfunctioning. Now he's sorry he bought the pickup. Here is what buyers need to know.
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A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner has a truck with only 12,000 miles and has had two oil changes since he bought it. Now, he's finding metal shavings and 1mm pieces of metal in the drain pan. Here is Tony's story and information for all Tundra owners.