Car Questions (Page 28)

A 2025 GMC Sierra owner with the 2.7-liter turbo engine is now having second thoughts about his purchase. He thinks it's underpowered and wants to get the larger GMC Sierra with the 5.3-liter V8. He may be in for a surprise when he visits the dealer. 

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner is thankful his car saved him and his family from a serious accident. The small SUV's safety tech came to the rescue, diverting disaster as the safety system took over and proved to be a better driver than he was, says his wife.

Former Toyota employees spill the beans on shady practices you need to know about at car dealership service departments.

A Hyundai Sonata owner has a warning for Hyundai owners. Beware of some of the model's engines that are prone to engine failure. She had a horrendous experience with her 2018 Hyundai Sonata, which had 58,000 miles on it. Here's what you need to know.

A Toyota Tundra owner had his engine replaced by Toyota after it blew up. Now, after he has had a new engine installed, the truck runs like it was never fixed.

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck in for service, and the Toyota dealer dented his door. If that wasn't bad enough, he says, when they fixed his door and repaired it, the color doesn't match. Is there a problem with the Underground paint color? 

A 2016 Honda CR-V owner claims that her car was totaled because the airbag deployed. There was very little damage to her car, but the insurance company totaled it. The owner thinks Honda should fix the car because the airbag shouldn't have deployed. 

What do you do when it's time to put your old Honda Odyssey out of its (and your) misery? Try a final one-way road trip like this.

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner is curious about what other owners think of the pickup's turning radius. How does it compare with previous generation models? It's longer to say many owners. Here's what owners are saying and how it affects drivability. 

What happens when a Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning battery has to be replaced? A Ford dealer gives insight into the EV repairs. First, it's costly, and second, they are not easy for the Ford dealers to work on. Check out the learning curve.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner has had his CT at the Tesla Service Center for over 50 days, and they still can't fix the problem. It's a persistent squeaking noise coming from inside the cabin. If Tesla can't fix it, does it qualify for the Lemon Law?

An owner's DIY paint job on his 1993 Civic Coupe reveals what appears to be otherworldly prints on his car, serves as a good lesson on DIY car body painting precautions.

Imagine being the owner of two Chevrolet vehicles, a 2023 Chevy Tahoe SUV and a 2024 Chevy Silverado RST pickup. Now both will be at the dealer getting two major problems fixed: a transmission and engine failure. It's not a good time to be a GM owner. 

A Toyota dealer told a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner that they won't change her new SUV's oil until 10,000 miles. It seems like too many miles to her, and she's wondering if she should change it sooner. Here's what RAV4 owners need to know. 

While not the typical most popular models, this automotive expert explains why he recommends these 10 models that takes a lot of pressure off of new car shoppers who just want a vehicle that is sensible, reliable, and affordable.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner is not your typical truck buyer; he doesn't just drive a truck, he deploys it. He's on a mission, and it's a battleground every time he drives it. It happens at a stoplight, a parking lot, everywhere he goes; it tests his resolve.

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner has 30 miles on his pickup, and it's being torn down. Not with engine or transmission problems, he's already making significant upgrades to the truck. What's he doing to change it, and how many owners add mods to their trucks? 

Ford Explorer owner reports dealership will not bother themselves with his vehicle due to a parts availability problem. Plus, two unusual places where I go for parts that yielded some surprising results.

A 2024 Chevy Silverado owner is done with his truck due to three engine failures in under 15k miles. He purchased a 2024 GMC Denali 3500 and loves it, so far. Will he have fewer problems with the GMC Sierra than the Chevy Silverado? Let's check it out. 

Are three error messages that include a transmission warning on your new Honda's display always a sign of a lemon shortly after leaving the dealership lot?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner just picked up his new truck, took a short trip to Mt. Baldy, and then, as he was coming down, he received a "Brakes Too Hot" warning. He relied on his regenerative braking, but now there's an issue. Is it an isolated problem?

A GMC Sierra owner took his truck in for an oil change and asked the dealer to switch the oil viscosity from 0W-20 to 5W-30 oil. They wouldn't do it unless he signed a waiver confirming his request. Is this what Sierra owners are now required to do? 

Here's what this upset car owner did to ensure she would win her case against a garage that botched her car repair so badly that they could not put it back together.

A 2025 Chevy Silverado owner is wondering if she made the right choice. She traded her 2020 Ford F-150 and bought a new LT Trail Boss. She pulls a horse trailer and needs a pickup that will do the job. Now, she's wondering if it was the right choice.

An original Tesla Cybertruck owner wants Tesla to offer him the same free perks that the automaker is providing to new buyers. He paid $100K, had to endure Tesla's growing pains, and is now treated poorly by the company. Should it be a surprise?  

A potential Tesla Cybertruck buyer has changed his mind after receiving a Rivian R1S as a loaner vehicle. Now he's not so sure and is leaning towards the Rivian. They are two different vehicles, but why is it such a hard decision? What would you do?

The owner of a 2018 Ford F-150 was just given a new 2025 Ford F-150 worth $70,000. It's all because he ran down a church shooter as he was driving to attend services. He was running late, and it was a bizarre scene, but what he did was extraordinary. 

Here's how much buffer you can expect once this Toyota model flashes a low fuel warning message.

A Tesla Model 3 owner reports that since getting his car, he has witnessed more road rage and aggressive driving than ever. He never had anyone come at him while driving a Toyota RAV4. Is it just him, or do all Tesla owners have to deal with road rage?

A retired mechanic's reality check is just one of two reasons why car owners will soon have to take care of their maintenance and repairs if dealerships don't change their ways.