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Car Questions (Page 23)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Denis Flierl on
Does the 2020 -2022 Chevrolet Silverado torque converter have a high failure rate? According to multiple owners, the answer is yes. Here are the problems, what Silverado owners are finding out about the problem, and what you need to know.
By Denis Flierl on
There's not much that Michael doesn't like about his Tesla Cybertruck. However, there are a few problems with the truck. They are a common issue with the electric truck. Here is what's wrong and what Cybertruck owners need to know to fix them. 
By Denis Flierl on
Chandler's new Tacoma, just 6,000 miles in, suddenly wouldn't start, leaving him stranded. The Toyota Tacoma has a reputation for reliability, but here is what Tacoma owners need to know.
By Dimitar Angelov on
A Honda CR-V owner that has always stuck to the factory maintenance intervals may have dodged a bullet, as a repair shop may have attempted an unethical practice under pretext of supposed “gunk” in the engine.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The 10R80 automatic has a quirk, known by some. Owners coming from older Mustang generations are puzzled, but actually, there is a good reason for this feature.
By Denis Flierl on
Why is replacing a burned-out brake light in a GMC Yukon so expensive? An owner thought it would cost $10 to buy a new brake light bulb, and the problem was fixed. Now, the dealer tells her it will be $1500 to replace both sides. 
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota Probox is the epitome of simplicity and dependability in personal transportation, and here's why this should be the next model the Japanese brand reimagines.
By Denis Flierl on
Is owning a Tesla Model 3 or another Tesla model becoming too dangerous? Karen and her husband own a Model 3 and Model Y and are increasingly concerned about their safety. Should they sell their cars because of Elon Musk or wait it out?
By Timothy Boyer on
A Tesla Model Y owner is asking if anyone else has experienced a similar warranty repair situation in which the Tesla Service Center said he was covered but then charged him afterward with an "I gotcha" technicality.
By Denis Flierl on
If you own a Toyota RAV4, a secret compartment is underneath the rear cargo area. It's a secret because few RAV4 owners even know about it. Andre, a Toyota expert, explains its specific use and what every RAV4 owner needs to know. 
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nobody buys the Subaru BRZ looking for comfort, but there have been some complaints about this for some time, and some owners may have found a solution.
By Denis Flierl on
A worldwide trend is happening as Tesla owners try to disguise their cars with other brands' logos. There is a Tesla Model 3 with an Audi logo, a Cybertruck with a Rivian logo, and some with Mazda and Honda logos. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Old Toyotas, while famed for their reliability, are not exempt from small, irritating issues. Here are some good pointers if your 2014 RAV4 has this issue.
By Denis Flierl on
Does Tesla have a buyback program for the Cybertruck and other models? Ashley says that she and her partner purchased a new Cybertruck, and Tesla is repurchasing it because it has so many problems. Here is what Tesla owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on
Have you ever recommended a car to someone in your family and had it save their life? It happened to Ashley when her family was driving in a 2022 Subaru Outback and was hit by a truck. Here is Ashley's remarkable story. 
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A Honda dealer in Maryland has agreed to pay $3 million to the attorney general and pay some of its customers back for phony sales charges. Here is Renee's unbelievable story of how the Honda dealer made her pay the sales commission on a 2024 CR-V. 
By Timothy Boyer on
Just because a car dealer hands you a Carfax Report does not mean the car is unquestionably fine and the Carfax Report does not need to be examined closely by you.
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Toyota Highlander transmission have reliability problems? An owner named Alex says his transmission is dead, with only 40,000 miles on the car. Is this a common problem with the Highlander? Here is what Toyota Highlander owners need to know. 
By John Goreham on
We conducted a test of the Dodge Daytona EV’s back seat and storage volume to see if it is real-world useful. The results were a big surpise.
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If you own a 2024 Honda CR-V, it has multiple recalls. However, owners like Leo say that their Honda dealer keeps telling them parts are unavailable, and they have to wait. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know about the recall situation. 
By Denis Flierl on
Does Tesla have a problem with its FSD feature on the Cybertruck and other models? One owner says his Cybertruck has taken him across a double yellow line into oncoming traffic. Is this happening with other Tesla vehicles, or is it an isolated incident? 
By Dimitar Angelov on
Looking for the next bargain SUV? Here's why it will come from the one Toyota model you least expected.
By Timothy Boyer on
A common problem Ford will not fix because it is not a warranty issue raises the question of who is to blame, which serves as a warning to all new Ford owners.
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase a Chevrolet Bolt EV owner who discovered that the vehicle did not have a spare tire. Many EV owners are frustrated to find out that a simple flat tire can result in their vehicle being towed and then out of service for quite some time.
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a 2021 Hyundai Palisade has an engine failure and is still under the factory warranty? It's covered if you are the first owner, but what happens to a customer if they are the second owner? Here is what all Hyundai owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on
The 2025 Toyota Tundra is packed with technology, and it's great when it works. However, Jonathan bought a 2025 Tundra Limited, and some things are already going haywire. Here are his issues. Are other owners experiencing the same problems?
By Denis Flierl on
Here is another story of a 2022 GMC Yukon Denali with only 31,000 miles sitting at the dealer waiting for a new engine. Is this a common problem for the GM 6.2-liter engine? Here is what GMC Yukon owners need to know.
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How is the Toyota Tundra engine replacement going? It's underway now at all Toyota dealers nationwide. Here is what some owners say about the process and information that all 2022 and 2023 Tundra owners want to know.
By Timothy Boyer on
Would you always trust Tesla FSD when it looks like it is about to make a mistake in traffic?
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Here is a warning for all Tesla Model Y owners with small kids. Steve says he almost slammed the rear hatch on his kids because of the vehicle's design. Here is what all Tesla Model Y owners need to know.