Car Questions (Page 17)

When a customer bought a used Subaru Outback with problems, he wasn't happy. He asked the dealer to take the car back, and when they told him it was sold "as is," he returned it by crashing it through the dealer's front door. 

Your car is especially vulnerable to theft whenever it is spotted by thieves under these two circumstances, which happen daily to car owners while on the road.

A father-daughter team refused to be scammed on a brake job by following advice given by a popular online mechanic. This is a good demonstration of one option car owners have to take control of their car repair costs.

If a new car is outside your budget, here are the best used car models recently rated by analysts at Consumer Reports, which are available between $15,000 and $20,000 today.

The 3 biggest scams mechanics see in the auto repair industry reveal these sales tricks, which many mechanics are under pressure to perform to get customers to spend more at the dealership service center.

Electric Vehicle experts warn that a "Charger Contagion" is possible with EV drivers wanting to use adapters to charge anywhere, at any time, with anything.

The GMC Sierra Denali pickup is an excellent vehicle for towing, but here's a story of a man pulling a trailer with valuable cargo: a $130,000 Corvette. He just had the tires rotated, and then the worst thing happened. His truck wheel flies off.

Ford engine cold start-only misfires are common and unfortunately are often misdiagnosed. Here's how to correctly and accurately diagnose a misfiring Ford engine with this demonstration that wound up saving an owner from having to have his engine replaced

Do Kia engines fail prematurely? According to a Subaru dealer in Tennessee, they say yes, Kia engines don't last. Or is it all a hoax?

Here is how to fix a few common issues with one of the best older model Toyota cars, bringing it back to a truly road-worthy condition as an affordable and reliable daily driver.

The next-generation Subaru Baja pickup is likely the most wanted new Subaru vehicle ever. Here are renderings of what it could look like if Subaru builds one. Would you buy this new Subaru pickup?

Look how a Toyota Highlander owner defied non-safety warnings, programmed a Lexus-style key fob, and saved hundreds—all from the comfort of his home.

"Don't buy these cars," warns a mechanic and automotive expert from Japan as he reveals 10 key factors you need to know so that you can avoid buying cars of ANY make or model that will make you unhappy.

Valvoline claims their "Restore & Protect" product returns pistons to a factory clean condition by removing 100% of engine deposits. Here's what this motor oil expert found when it was used on a Toyota-motor oil only, vehicle, with 167,000 miles.

A misfiring Ford during startup is a warning sign of severe potential damage if not taken care of very soon. This EcoBoost expert will help you DIY quickly identify if you have major issues with your Ford engine.

Discover the convenient hands-free options on your Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, or another model. Even unknown to a Subaru salesman, these features will simplify your life. Check out the five here.

An interesting post on the Tesla Cybertruck Facebook group shows that some con artists will use fake Elon Musk passport images to gain their confidence.

Here is a list of the least expensive cars to maintain released by a garage based on their work order data from customers and what they paid. Plus, the real reason why Toyota did not make the cut.

What are the most unreliable cars today that are guaranteed to fail? Find out from this new review of cars with known potentially fatal engine issues before reaching the 100,000-mile mark identified from mechanics surveyed over the past 2 years.

Vincentric says Toyota has one model that is the best in the CPO segment. The only problem I see is that Toyota discontinued the Avalon two years ago. It's a great value, but where are the Toyota RAV4, Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, and Highlander?

The five hidden costs of owning a Tesla revealed by one owner. Plus, why he says Tesla Insurance sucks and the one important cost he finds especially misleading during his Tesla ownership experience.

Amanda bought a Subaru because she heard they last a long time. Her Subaru Forester has 100,000 miles and already needs a new transmission. Be careful who you listen to. Here is Amanda's sad story. 

A new Rav4 owner discovers the risks of Toyota Free Maintenance checks with an unusual service recommendation.

US News says Hyundai is ahead of Toyota and Mazda thanks to a stout selection of ICE and BEV crossovers and SUV models. Here's why.

Which are the most dangerous cars? A new report from iSeeCars reveals Toyota has three of the deadliest cars and one truck on the list. Check out all 23 models in my report. These vehicles are up to five times more likely to have had a fatal crash.

Toyota mechanic says he will no longer work with insurance companies because of what they recently did to his customer.

How far can you drive a Kia EV9 at 0% charge? One EV9 owner shares unexpected results from her test.

An interesting list of "most expensive vehicles to maintain and repair" recently emerged that differs from all others. It is invaluable in its approach and the mechanic's view of makes and models that too often, are disregarded indiscriminately.

Some of these Toyota Land Cruiser mods are a necessity while others are just there for a personal touch.

Blue-hatted protests raise the question of whether Elon Musk is a red-hatted Robber Baron.