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Car Questions (Page 4)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Timothy Boyer on
Are used car dealerships within their rights to prevent you from using a scan tool to inspect their used cars before buying one, or is this a red flag you should pay attention to?
By Denis Flierl on
Why would a 2025 Chevy Tahoe owner trade in her new SUV with only 98 miles? The big Radiant Red SUV is so new, it's not even dirty, but she says this owner already hates it. Here is Jesse's story and why it's the second-worst trade-in she's ever seen.  
By Denis Flierl on
How much does it cost to insure a Tesla Cybertruck? The answer might shock you. Just ask John, who was stunned to find out that insuring his CT went up big after the first year. Here is John's incredible story and what all Cybertruck owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on
If you are considering a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, expect to wait to get one. How long is the wait, and how will the tariffs affect prices? One buyer says the wait is about a month, but few are being built. Here is what RAV4 Hybrid buyers need to know.
By Denis Flierl on
Will you be buying your next Tesla Model 3 or Cybertruck using Cryptocurrency? Cameron, an expert in all things crypto, bought a Tesla Model S and used it. He says it's the future of auto purchasing. Are you ready? Here is what car buyers need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on
Does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 have reliability issues? Some owners report that their RAV4 engines are shutting down for no reason. An error message comes on after the engine stalls and occurs when it’s raining. Here’s what RAV4 owners need to know. 
By Dimitar Angelov on
One man's new car purchase experience may be ruined after the dealer wanted to get rid of an older car instead of selling the correct one.
By Denis Flierl on
How often should you change the oil in the 2024 Toyota Tacoma? Toyota recommends a 10,000-mile oil change interval. However, Tacoma owner Esh says he changed the oil at 5K and found more than he expected. Here is what Tacoma owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says the Cybertruck will eventually be the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). He says the Cybertruck is the rookie MVP among electric trucks after one year. Is he right? They are bold statements, but are they true?
By Timothy Boyer on
These are the best cars, SUVs, and trucks you can buy: They are reliable, have the lowest insurance costs, are the cheapest to maintain, and have the lowest depreciation over 10 years, reports study.
By Denis Flierl on
What is the fuel mileage of the 2024 Toyota Tundra? What are other owners reporting about their truck's mpg? One owner, Mark, is very disappointed in his truck's gas mileage. Should he be getting better than 15 mpg, or is this typical?
By Armen Hareyan on
My Toyota Highlander ran perfectly at 64,500 miles, but the dealership is trying to charge me over $1,000 for a simple spark plug change.
By Denis Flierl on
Seth is disappointed with his new 2024 GMC Sierra Duramax truck and doesn't know what to do next. GMC can't seem to fix it, and it's the second time he's had it towed to the dealer. Here is his unbelievable story and what Duramax owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on
Ashley's 2020 Tesla Model 3 has only 20,000 miles on the odometer, and her battery has failed twice. Here is her troubling story and what all Tesla owners need to know about limited-use battery charging. 
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a new 2025 GMC Sierra pickup with only 100 miles on it starts making a horrible noise from under the hood? It's so bad that you are afraid to drive it. Check out Alex's unbelievable story and hear what the dealer told him to do.
By Armen Hareyan on
If you've ever wondered why a simple headlight change could turn into a $300 headache, this Nissan Rogue owner’s story, and the clever solutions that followed, might just save you time, money, and frustration.
By Denis Flierl on
Have you purchased a car and discovered it was in an undisclosed accident? Here is a Nissan Rogue buyer's unbelievable story of buying a used Rogue Sport, and the dealer failed to disclose two accidents. Here's what all used car buyers need to know.
By Timothy Boyer on
A non-mechanic is panicking over a not-uncommon problem car owners sometimes face when objects fall into one of any number of the many crevasses you will find in your car.
By Denis Flierl on
How often should a cabin air filter be changed in your Toyota 4Runner or other Toyota vehicle? The Toyota dealer tells Tiffany she needs a new filter in her Toyota 4Runner every time she changes her oil. Here is what all Toyota owners need to know. 
By Timothy Boyer on
The car model former Tesla owners are trading their Model Y for and are loving it, and why they are doing it.
By Timothy Boyer on
A public school teacher's plea asking others not to judge him for buying a Tesla sparks a memory of buying my first Toyota nearly 35 years ago.
By Denis Flierl on
What's it like to own a Tesla Cybertruck or another Tesla model? If you are considering an electric truck, here are the good and the bad things you'll want to know. Check out Marcus's story and see if you still want to buy the controversial EV truck.
By Denis Flierl on
Liz wants to buy a new small SUV. She loves the outdoors and is looking for her new vehicle. Which one should she buy? Liz took her 2009 Corolla, expecting to buy another Toyota, but left disappointed. Check out Liz's discouraging car search journey. 
By Timothy Boyer on
A must-see video of a Tesla Cybertruck riding into what could have been a disastrous accident, avoiding a landslide, and then remarkably driving over it as if in the act of defiance of machine vs. nature.
By Denis Flierl on
Here is another story of someone who purchased a Tesla and has buyer's remorse. Michael bought a Tesla Model 3 and wants to return it because of high insurance premiums and an expensive home charger. Here is his story and what Tesla buyers need to know.
By Denis Flierl on
What should a Toyota RAV4 buyer do if the dealer won't give her what her trade-in is worth? It's far less than it's worth. Should she walk away? Salma likes the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid and would buy it but has a dilemma. Here is what car shoppers need to know.
By Timothy Boyer on
A first-time car shopper with a limited budget wanted a used car at a more affordable price but wound up leaving the dealership with a brand-new Toyota. Should she feel bad based on her friends' reactions?
By Dimitar Angelov on
Ghosts in the car? No, but one owner got a slight fright after her RAV4's fuel level gauge suddenly changed its readout.
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek? Liz, who recently took a test drive in the new Crosstrek, was impressed with the car but was disappointed in the interior. See what she says about the new high-tech touchscreen and why she walked away.