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This is a complete 10-point guide on how to maintain your Toyota RAV4 hybrid vehicle without breaking your budget or going to the dealer.

The truth when it comes to which tires perform the best in rain per Consumer Reports. Plus, a Reddit post explains how to predict the expected speed your car will hydroplane.

Here’s the latest on car, SUV, and truck tires that deliver the best performance for your money according to a recent Consumer Reports’ analysis. Plus, how to significantly cut tire costs!

Here’s what an engine oil expert has to say about Toyota’s switch to an even thinner motor oil. Plus, did a Toyota Dealership Service Department really follow Toyota’s oil change recommendation or a cheaper alternative?

An automotive oil lubrication expert takes a look at whether his daughter’s 2023 Toyota Corolla engine had been properly broken in before it was sold to her.

A well-known mechanic/engine machinist and an oil lubrication expert reveal (among other things engine-related) what they say are truths about oil change intervals and their analysis.

If you have bought all-terrain tires from this popular brand the past few years (including early this year) here is a recall with answers to questions you will have about them.

Ten 2024 models that will not reach anywhere near the 200,000 miles or more car owners expect from their cars today. Plus, the 10 most reliable 2024 models.

An interesting car dealership horror story where the mechanic misdiagnosed a Toyota with only 11,000 miles on it advising the owner to buy a new engine. Plus, the cylinder fuel washing mistake car owners make.

Looking to buy a used GM car? Here is one easy red flag you should never overlook that can tell you a lot about this GM model’s condition and a simple test to confirm your worst suspicion.

The latest about one of the worst Lexus models you can buy used according to a Toyota mechanic, plus his recommendation of the best Lexus sedan ever made that you really should buy instead.

Despite a few shortcomings in earlier models, the fifth-generation RAV4 continues to be a shining example of Toyota's dependability.

Should you shake your motor oil during an oil change? Does shaking old motor oil resuspend settled additives on the bottom of its container? Here are the latest answers to these questions about your car’s motor oil.

A popular Toyota mechanic explains where he gets his biggest bargain in hand tools for car repair with this one example/recommendation you should buy right now while available and its price remains low.

It's the first day of spring, but don't take off the snow tires on your all-wheel-drive Subaru Crosstrek yet. Here's a warning from experts who live in snow country.

In this installement of “Why I Bought the Vehicle I Did,” we do a Q&A with a new 2024 Honda Pilot owner and find out what made him choose this vehicle.

In this installment of “Why I Bought the Car I Did,” MA explains why he returned to the Acura brand after a 30-year break.

Will adding more oil than recommended to your high-performance car affect how it runs? Here’s the in-general answer to this question based on what engine dyno results reveal.

When it comes to price and performance, here’s a surprising top winner when it comes to pitting several brands of heat guns against each other…and it is not Harbor Freight!

Here’s how one consumer wound up arrested 6 years after renting a car from this car rental service that serves as an important warning to consumers.

Avoid this common engine problem fix many Toyota RAV4 (and other models) owners try to fix but are doing it wrong because they use this one wrong part.

Consumer Reports analysts have this to say about what 2024 hybrid models earn their keep shortly after buying and which models do not.

Are you using the correct hand cleaner product while working on your car? Here’s a review that tried them all and my tip on what works best. Plus, the two worst solutions too many people use.

Here are the latest 10 solid, safe, and reliable 2024 models recommended by CR analysts who state that these models have the lowest transaction prices today.

Informative recommendations by a well-known “How-To” auto expert on how to find the best used first car for a new owner and how to go about maintaining it to last a long time.

When it comes to what used car models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports’ website, CR analysts recently created a new “Most Popular” list to aid your used car shopping research.

The average cost of a used car today is approximately $25,328. Here are 7 easy steps you have to follow in order to avoid being swindled during a used car sale.

Electric vehicles offer one-pedal driving, which is wonderful. However, your brakes will last longer if you use them and maintain them periodically. Here’s what you should do. 

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner is wondering if an extended warranty that costs about $4.500 is necessary if he wants to keep his new RAV4 for 10 years.

Don't pay Snap-On $333 for one important tool all DIY garages must have that Harbor Freight recently bested in a new tool review…that only cost me $40!