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Car Questions (Page 19)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

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Does the Hyundai Elantra have a problem with its Lane Assist feature? Kristyn says her 2024 Hyundai Elantra jerked her to the left and drove her into a concrete wall on the highway. Here is what all Hyundai owners need to know about the safety tech. 
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We paraphrase a Ford Bronco Sport owner who changed his own oil, only to discover the oil had a very unusual look to it. We examine this mystery in detail.
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How often should you change the oil in your Nissan or any car brand's vehicle? Gaby says it's been 23,000 miles since her last oil change in her 2019 Nissan Altima. Check out her incredible story and what all car owners need to know.
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How much money would you save by DIYing your scheduled maintenance on your Toyota rather than taking it to the dealership? Here's what one DIY Toyota owner found with her Tacoma.
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Here is some excellent advice on understanding why any high-priced repair estimate must have a second or third opinion before committing to an expensive repair that could be fraudulent.
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An OP's daughter's Rav4 received a warning message unrelated to a simple fix her father tried that worked.
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Lanna purchased a Chevrolet Silverado pickup for cash, and the dealer failed to give her a title to the truck. It's been nearly five months, and she's still waiting. Check out Lanna's unbelievable story and what all car and truck buyers need to know. 
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Trump criticized Japan for the few American vehicles sold in their country. But car dealers and experts say there's a host of reasons why American cars aren't appealing to Japanese drivers.
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What breaking the rules of lifting a car looks like serves as a good warning and reminder that if the vehicle is not placed solidly, accidents can and do happen.
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What happens when a customer buys a used Tesla Cybertruck and then takes their vehicle in for non-warranty service? Do they get a loaner vehicle from the dealer? Beth lives three hours away from the service center. Here is what Tesla owners need to know. 
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Accused of keying at least six Tesla vehicles, a state employee at the Minnesota Department of Human Services was arrested last week, but it's unlikely he'll face criminal charges.
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Should this car shopper worry about being charged with banking fraud by the FBI and facing Homeland Security and the Aliens Enemy Act?
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Before taking your car to a car wash, here is a reminder that many car air freshener products can damage your car's interior, and there are only two acceptable real fixes for the problem.
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Does the Chevrolet Silverado have rust problems with the frame? James has a 2024 Silverado, and the frame is badly rusted after only 15,000 miles. Here is his remarkable story. He and other GM truck owners have concerns, and here are some answers.
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Kate won a 2025 Nissan Versa on The Price is Right TV show. However, she didn't want the car. What did Kate do? She took the credit and traded it for a 2025 Toyota RAV4; however, she now has a car payment. Did she make the right choice? What would you do?
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Inferior look-alike jack stands from Harbor Freight with the same boxing, SKU's, and price warning. Here's how to tell them apart from the better ones you want.
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Mistaking this error light for a maintenance light on your dash can become a fatal engine problem easily fixed and covered by Toyota…if you are not too late.
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Is there a problem with the Toyota Corolla's reliability? The Corolla is a top-selling model, and Vicky is concerned about receiving three recalls for her 2024 Corolla. Should she be worried? Here is what Toyota Corolla owners and customers need to know. 
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Kaylee didn’t know her grocery store trip would become a nightmare. When she accidentally locked the keys to the 2025 Toyota Camry in the trunk after loading groceries, her crazy story began. Here is what all Toyota Camry owners need to know. 
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Toyota is blaming "solar convergence" on new Toyota owners' reports that their vehicles are melting. What does this mean, and should you be concerned?
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Why would a 2024 Chevy Tahoe owner walk away from their new SUV? Robb, a car repo expert, says he's never seen so many expensive vehicles getting repossessed by the bank. It's a growing concern, and here is what all car buyers need to know. 
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Does the Tesla Cybertruck have a wind noise issue? Shannon says her Cybertruck has significant wind noise inside the cabin. It takes three trips to the Service Center to get help, but is it fixed? Here is Shannon's unfortunate story. 
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How much should a new 2025 Toyota Camry tire cost? Tay had to replace a tire; the Toyota dealer charged her $400, and they had missed entirely a bent wheel. Now, it's another $800 for a new wheel. Here is what Camry owners need to know about their tires.
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Does the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer have reliability issues? Tiffany and her husband bought a Wagoneer, which has been sent to the dealer for electrical issues six times in three months and is still not fixed. Here is what 3-Row SUV shoppers need to know. 
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Appearances can be deceiving. And so can the explanations. Here's what one Jeep owner found after opening this mystery device.
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Should Shayla have taken the insurance company's payout for her hail-damaged 2021 Toyota CH-R? She only had two payments left and it had 29,000 miles. Was it the right decision? Here is what all car owners should know before they take the insurance offer.
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The Toyota Tundra has reliability problems with its engine. Now, a 2025 Tundra owner is replacing his rear diff because it was making a whining sound and had metal shavings in it, causing it to fail. Here is what Tundra owners need to know. 
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Many EV owners, including Tesla owners, are struggling with very rapid tire wear, even those who drive sedately and don’t own Performance trims. Here is what owners who solved the dilemma recommend doing.
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Why are Tesla owners taking the Tesla logo off the back of their cars and replacing it with another automaker's brand? One Tesla Model Y owner stuck a Subaru sticker on the back of their car. What do other owners think? It's not positive.