Car Questions (Page 31)

Some dealers and mechanics don’t like to rotate tires in an X-pattern. We asked the tire manufacturer, Falken, what they suggested, and they had a definitive answer for me. 

Is the Tesla Cybertruck cargo bed safe for putting the family dog into for any trip, regardless of how long or short the trip? Here is what the law and dog owners have to say about it.

Have you ever filled a gas-engine vehicle with diesel fuel? It happens more often than you think. Check out this story about a wife filling her husband's 2022 Toyota pickup with diesel. A Toyota tech saved the day and possibly this man's marriage.

Many Toyota Tundra truck owners are fuming because of the pickup's problems. Kirk bought a 2025 Tundra, and the engine died with only 1,528 miles on the new pickup. He's sitting at the dealer waiting for a new engine. Here is Kirk's incredible story. 

Which car brand has the worst drivers? New Insurance data says Tesla has the worst drivers of all automakers. If it hadn't been bad before for Tesla owners, it could have worsened as this report became public. Here's what Tesla owners need to know.

The potential consequences of shopping around for non-OEM replacement parts for your Toyota Rav4 to save money on your car repairs.

Imagine hiring an employee who is a con artist to sell high-end vehicles. He takes you for $80,000 by selling cars and trucks under the wholesale value. That happened to George Saliba. Check out this scam artist and a warning for all car buyers.

As the new owner of a 2025 Rav4 approaches his first 500 miles, he is getting conflicting answers regarding his oil maintenance. A Toyota Engineer specifies these truths to clear up the confusion.

Why does Toyota use fake engine noise in the 2024 Toyota Tacoma? One owner is asking why and how to turn it off. Daniel is disappointed that no one told him about it when he bought the truck. Can it be turned off? Here is what Tacoma owners need to know.

A Toyota Corolla used car shopper looks for help trying to decide whether to jump on the chance of what appears to be a good deal before it disappears. A critical eye points her in the right direction to take.

RPM play can be a sign that your engine periphery may be going bad, but this Toyota Tacoma owner may be in luck.

Not all Toyota Tundra owners have engine problems, but other issues exist. Anthony has a 2024 Tundra truck with 24,000 miles and no problems other than Bluetooth tuning. Here are solutions for all Tundra owners.

Are you a Chevrolet Silverado owner experiencing a drop in gas mileage? Austin, who owns a 2021 Silverado 5.3, has seen a significant decrease in his truck's mpg after reaching 90,000 miles. Is he doing enough? Here are the answers for all truck owners.

Ford diehard fans are dismayed that their favorite carmaker refuses to help them and are warning others to avoid this range of years of used Ford Focus models, no matter how cheap you can easily find one today.

Have you purchased a new car only to find out the salesman didn't explain or disclose everything to you? Here is Jonathan's unbelievable story of a deal gone wrong for a 2024 Toyota RAV4. Here is his warning that all new car buyers should be aware of. 

Here's a warning about why driving into snow over a few inches thick is a bad idea for most vehicles, and the Genius MacGyver fix that will save you a lot of money and embarrassment when you do.

How often should you change the oil in a new Toyota Tacoma pickup? Toyota recommends a 10,000-mile oil change interval. However, Joe Carter says he changes his every 3,500 miles regardless of what Toyota says. Who's right, and what should owners do? 

Are Tesla vehicles good in the snow, and should you buy one if you live in a snowy climate? Rob wasn't afraid to drive his Model Y in deep snow and says it performed like a champ. Here's what Tesla buyers need to know. There's more to fear than snow.

Here is how to think like an engineer and use life-cycle cost analysis to calculate the best way to buy a car and determine which model is right for you including one Toyota model you might be buying for the wrong reason.

Thieves are targeting the Ford F-150, but they aren’t stealing the trucks themselves; instead, they’re taking the taillights. Check out the story of a 2024 F-150 owner and what happened to his truck. Here’s what every Ford F-Series owner needs to know.   

What do you think about the current technology in new cars today? Have the automakers gone too far? You might say yes after reading Isabella's story of her Genesis GV80 luxury car. 

This is how you should buy a car if you are younger, want financial security, and want to remain debt-free. Check out this story of Rissa, who purchased a 1997 Toyota Corolla for only $6,000. Here is her inspiring story of what to do and what not to do. 

An experienced car seller says CarFax is a fraud and tells how he recently deceived a used truck shopper with a Toyota sale.

You can’t make this stuff up. A woman purchased a 2025 Honda Civic with $1,000 down, she needed a co-signer and has a $558 car payment. She made the deal because she wanted Apple CarPlay and a new car. How smart is this? And there’s more to this story.

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck to the dealer after only owning it one year, and the value has dropped significantly. He is wondering why they only offered him $38,000. Should all new Tacoma owners be worried about their resale value? 

Violence against Tesla Cybertruck owners continues. Here is a sad story of a school teacher and her husband, who works construction and had their CT keyed with a knife the entire length. They worked hard to get their CT. Here is their unbelievable story.

Should you buy a used Honda Accord, Pilot, Ridgeline, or Odyssey? If you do, read this first. A Honda tech says you should avoid certain model years. Here are the details of what every Honda owner or potential Honda buyer should know.  

Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y owners, we need your help. Which car would you recommend for a single woman looking at both electric models? Anna likes the looks of the Model 3, but the Model Y has more storage space. What advice would you give her?

Should you buy a Toyota RAV4 with the cloth or go for the leather seats? Mariah just purchased a new RAV4 and wishes she would have gone with leather. Is there anything she can do short of trading it in? Here is what all RAV4 owners need to know.

Imagine buying a new vehicle, and one annoying feature changes your entire ownership experience. That's what happened to Taylor, who owns a 2024 GMC Yukon Denali. One button creates stress every time she starts the SUV, and she's not alone.