Car Questions (Page 5)

Ridiculous scam attempted on a Toyota Rav4 owner during a maintenance check. Plus, the easiest way to add a trickle charger to your Rav4 while parked at the airport.

Does the Tesla Cybertruck have an issue with its wheel covers constantly becoming misaligned? Jeremy, a Cybertruck owner, says he shouldn't have to align a wheel that costs $3,500. Is the issue overblown, is it legitimate, or is he just a perfectionist?

Toyota RAV4 owners are experiencing a unique problem when it rains. Their engine dies, and it won't restart. Toyota dealers are unable to replicate the problem, so it remains unfixed. Here is Emily's dilemma, along with some answers for RAV4 owners. 

Do the Subaru WRX and STI have engine issues? Let's take a tour of a performance shop and see how many Subaru WRX and STI are there and why they are in the shop. Does Subaru have an engine problem, or is it a driver problem?

By the time a car is 5 years old, it has gone through the steepest part of the depreciation curve. This means you'll get many of the features found in brand-new models at a lower price with these Consumer Reports recommended models.

How many Cybertruck and other Tesla owners are upside down in their vehicle loans? Other owners have just welcomed a new Cybertruck owner, and some say they are upside down. They owe more than the vehicle is worth. Is this a growing trend? 

Does the Toyota Highlander have a problem with its airbags failing to deploy? Veronica reports that the airbags in her 2023 Highlander did not deploy during a serious accident. Here is what all Highlander owners need to know about its safety. 

Prepare to be shocked by this bizarre yet true story. A Toyota RAV4, left at a dealer for repairs, was stolen not once, but twice, right from under the dealer's nose, leaving the police baffled. The dealer’s incompetence will leave you speechless.

When buying a car from a dealer, should you go with their financing? Imani purchased a Nissan Kicks from the dealer with a payment of $500 at a high interest rate. Before you go with dealer financing, read this story. You could save hundreds of dollars. 

These subcompact and compact SUVs, Consumer Reports says, are high performers that will keep you safe with active safety systems that come standard in their recommended choices for consumers.

Imagine an 80-year-old grandpa riding in a Tesla Model 3 for the first time. His grandson is an avid Tesla owner and wants to show his grandfather the car's new technology. When he activates FSD, his mind is blown. 

Imagine taking your Ram truck to the dealer more times than you can count. The dealer either can't or doesn't want to fix a problem that keeps recurring. This is what Alicia is dealing with. Check out her amazing story and what Ram owners need to know. 

The best new car deals this 4th of July that car shoppers need to know about on the 2025 models offered with money-saving incentives that start right now before the holiday.

Is Facebook Marketplace a good place to buy a vehicle? It can be, but as Carolyn found out, some sellers will lie and take your money. Now she is out $27,000 and can't drive her 2022 GMC Sierra. Here is her story, along with a warning for car buyers. 

You can find used Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda models for less than $5,000 that have strong reliability and performed well in Consumer Reports' tests, which include this critical safety feature.

Imagine making a $350,000 mistake at your job. If you did, what do you think your employer would do? See what happens when a Mercedes-Benz GM finds out his dealership loaded a $350,000 AMG G 63 on the wrong transport truck. Check out the bizarre story.

How much does it cost to replace a 2022 Toyota Corolla headlight? 'You don't want to know,' the parts store told Derek when he inquired about replacing it. It could total more than $1,500 for parts and labor. Here is what all Corolla owners need to know. 

If you had thieves steal gas from your vehicle, you know how Marco feels. However, it's much worse for Marco, who owns a Ram pickup. It features a special polyethylene gas tank, which is expensive to replace. Here's what all Ram owners need to know. 

If you're considering a new 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, now may be the ideal time to make a purchase. Greg just purchased a CT and got 0% financing. But there was a catch. Here is what Cybertruck owners need to know. Find out what Greg named his new truck. 

What happens when you don't treat customers right? They leave and go across the street to your competitor. Jenna was ready to buy a 2025 Audi Q5 but was lied to by the salesperson. So, she went to Mercedes. Here is how Audi lost a paying customer. 

Save gas and money on these models recommended by Consumer Reports automotive experts.

Imagine owning a truck with which you have a love-hate relationship. That's what Andre says about his 2023 Toyota Tacoma pickup. He's ready to get rid of it and buy a Tundra truck, which potentially has engine problems. What would you do in his situation?

A 2024 Kia Sorento buyer says the only way she could afford to buy the new car was to get a Beacon from State Farm that lowered her insurance enough for her to afford the higher car payment. Is this a new trend in car sales or an isolated incident?

Here's the latest update on choosing a great SUV that's both fuel-efficient and reliable, courtesy of Consumer Reports' new listing of the best Hybrid SUV models priced under $35,000.

The ideal EV would blend the Lucid Air Sapphire's unparalleled performance and range with the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance's accessible price, attractive design, and robust dealer support.

How many Toyota Tundra owners are getting a new engine, and are some outside the recall window? According to Aaron, the owner of a 2023 Tundra, the dealer states that they cannot provide a new engine and will only repair it. What owners need to know now.

Choose a great SUV at an incentive-reduced price, as per Consumer Reports' recently released list of recommendations for the best new SUV choices available today, which includes 5 Ford models.

We paraphrase Toyota Highlander owner B.M., who has lost one tire and now is fearful she will need to buy a set of four since her car is all-wheel drive. Let’s see if this is true or not, and what options are available to her.

Here is what Consumer Reports analysts have to say about which Hybrid SUVs are the proven best within a price range of $35,000 to $45,000 right now that offers the best choice between gasoline and electric vehicles.

Do you need an induction service cleaning for your Toyota RAV4? Jason says the Toyota dealer says he needs it done. But it's not listed in the 30K service menu. Is it a scam, like Jason thinks, or is it a legitimate service performed by the dealer?