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Car Questions (Page 40)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

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If the actor Clint Eastwood ever played the role of a mechanic, you can imagine a scene in which he would paraphrase the immortal line “A man’s got to know his limitations” with the addition of “…as a mechanic.” Here’s a compilation of the best of mechanic problems and their mechanical nightmares to carry the point of nearly unbelievable car fails of car owners (and some mechanics).
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Here is your chance to learn how to maintain your Toyota by following the advice of a popular YouTube channel Toyota mechanic who demonstrates what you need to know and how simple it can be to keep your Toyota performing well and avoid expensive repairs down the road.
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Do you bother to find out what transmission a vehicle has before buying a new or used car? Here’s the latest Toyota transmission truths you need to know about that can save you money (and frustration) in the long run.
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Which vehicles are the worst when it comes to safety? Here’s the latest on the topic that reveals the 24 models you should consider avoiding.
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Here’s a good reason why you should be concerned what that previous owner of an older model GM truck used his trailer hitch for before agreeing to buy the vehicle.
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What can you do when you do not have a mechanic available to inspect a used car for you before deciding on whether to buy it or not? DIY is the next best thing with this advice on how to inspect a used car yourself with step-by-step instruction on what to do and what to look out for to avoid being scammed on your next used car purchase. Which includes (but is not limited to) why you should be suspicious when that used car is being sold with a completely full tank of gas.
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Looking to buy a used car and have not thought much about what it means buying a V6 over a V8? Here’s some sound advice from a mechanic reviewing the “cheapest fast car ever made” and why you are better off buying a used V6 over a used V8 model.
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Old tactics and some new ones are being used by car dealers to make sure that you pay too much for that used car. Here’s the latest used car negotiation warning you need to know about before buying a used car this summer.
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Here’s some sage advice on how to stay out of Car Project Hell that many of us are guilty of winding up in at least one time or another in life all because of common mistakes made by the hopeful DIY car project mechanic.
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Time for some senseless humor at the expense of car owners who really should not be allowed anywhere near a car…let alone own one.
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Here’s an important warning on why you should never hire the cheapest vehicle shipping service…EVER!
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Some Ford owners are discovering that they do not legally own their F-150 after buying it from a dealership. Find out why this is a problem in Arizona, why it’s Ford’s fault, and why you will be the one to suffer in the end.
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Here are the latest recommended best new car deals you should be looking at for this 4th of July with money-saving incentives that make these some very attractive models for smart shoppers. Be forewarned, however, you will want to act soon as these deals have already started and will continue through the Independence holiday while supplies last.
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Here’s a very informative bit for some Tacoma owners and used Tacoma shoppers needing blown head gasket repairs on whether you are being scammed with a higher-than-expected cost for a repair and/or used engine replacement.
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Consumer Reports analysts recommend these Hybrid SUVs as ones that, “…are all reliable and incredibly fuel-efficient” and available for less than $35,000!
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What happens when a repair is done, but it does not fix the problem your car had? For many car owners it means going to another garage. Find out right now what important question should be asked (and answered) before any repair is done.
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Here’s your chance this month to choose a great SUV at an affordable price with this Consumer Reports recently released list of their recommended top choice of Hybrid SUVs they found that offers stellar fuel economy along with everyday practicality priced between $35,000 to $45,000 today.
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Here’s your chance to choose a great new car or SUV at an affordable price with this Consumer Reports recently released list of their recommended top choice new cars and SUVs available this month for under $30,000 that they qualify stating that, “These top performers cost less than the average new car.”
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Here’s the latest on the basics of three types of 4-cylinder engines that you will want to know a little about before deciding which 4-cylinder car model you might want to buy.
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Here’s the latest recommendation from a Toyota/Lexus mechanic on new and used Toyota and Lexus models when it comes to finding out just which are the best to buy, and which are the ones that should be avoided due to reliability issues. Plus: find out which models qualify as “Honorable Mentions” and those “Golden Oldies” that are still good buys to consider today.
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Here’s some good advice on what you should never say to any mechanic if you want to save money on your next repair bill and avoid any hard feelings between you and your mechanic.
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Harbor Freight’s new tool is so hot, Harbor Freight customers are reselling it online at a profit because it is that cool…and useful!
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Here’s a recent recommendation of six of the best new cars that can be found under $25,000 that are smart choices for budget-minded new car shoppers.
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Does price mean anything when it comes to choosing which automatic transmission fluid to use in your car? Find out now not whether paying more is really getting more with this synthetic ATF fluid comparison that demonstrates a clear difference between cheaper, midrange, and more expensive brands.
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Thinking about buying a used Land Rover? If so, then you will want to know about some issues these models have as pointed out by a mechanic who works on them.
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If you own a Ford with an EcoBoost engine and turbo system, then you will want to find out exactly why oil breakdown is a real problem… and one that can be easily avoided if only your instrument cluster would stop lying to you. Plus, why replacing your turbo unit is not the only fix for a turbo problem that lazy mechanics do not take care of…but should!
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The best welders typically cost too much for most home DIY garage needs. But what about the lower-cost models? Here’s a great review of several brands of welders running from $70 to $2,000 that shows not only what makes good budget sense for the home garage, but also shows what you need to look for in a low-cost welder…and what to expect.
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Is restoring a dead car battery with a welder an urban myth, or can it really be done? Find the answer to this question from the guy who tests tools and repairs with a focus on determining their truthiness with a little garage science.
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Here’s a recent update on car repair shop scams that cost car owners thousands of dollars according to this mechanic who shares what he has seen and continues to see today going on in the car repair industry.
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Looking to buy a used Toyota because you’ve heard of their reputation as dependable 300,000 miles (and more) machines? Think again and protect yourself with this advice from a mechanic who goes over a used Corolla his client paid three times over the vehicle’s true value.