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Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Denis Flierl on
How good is the Tesla Model X in the snow? Selena, who owns an X, says it's the best snow vehicle you can own. Check out Selena's story and others' views on the Tesla vs. Snow debate.
By Denis Flierl on
Does Subaru have a problem with its 2025 Forester heated seats? Here is an update on Donna's story. Subaru now has a service bulletin on the issue. Check out the details and see what next-generation Forester customers should do now. 
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Does Toyota have a problem with moonroofs that leak water inside the Highlander and Tacoma? Here is a woman's story of how she paid Toyota to fix her leaky Highlander's moonroof, and it's still not fixed right. Here is Cassidy's remarkable story. 
By Timothy Boyer on
What would drive a reasonable person away from a Toyota Dealership? Try working for one and discover you are making $22.50 per hour after over 7 years of hard wrenching…and more!
By Denis Flierl on
Donna bought a 2025 Subaru Forester, and heated seats were among the top three wants for purchasing a new car. She got them on the new SUV, but they did not meet her expectations. She wrote Subaru but is now even more upset. Here is her frustrating story.
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent warning from CARFAX reveals that even more used cars and trucks than normal are estimated to possess this deal-breaker; Especially if you are buying one from any of these ten states they identified.
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Can you take the Tesla Cybertruck through a car wash? Tesla says it has a "Car Wash Mode." This owner says his truck's screen is dead after washing out sand from his new Cybertruck after a day at the beach. And then something unexpected happens. 
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The Toyota Tacoma, a coveted used pickup, and can be found in varying conditions for sale. However, sellers should heed caution. Let's delve into the cautionary tale of Adam, who fell victim to a scam while attempting to sell his truck. 
By Timothy Boyer on
A car owner discovered that her timing chain repair was performed unbelievably badly on her Ford and caught it on film. However, not all responses from the public on social media blame the mechanic.
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Is the Subaru Crosstrek or the Subaru Outback the better vehicle? Philip, who has owned both, picked the Outback Wilderness over the Crosstrek Wilderness. Check out his story, and I'll explain why. 
By Timothy Boyer on
Will adding more oil than recommended to your car cause damage and/or affect how it runs? Here's what a lubrication expert has to say based on his tests. Plus, when should you suspect too much oil without checking the dipstick?
By Denis Flierl on
When a customer bought a used Subaru Outback with problems, he wasn't happy. He asked the dealer to take the car back, and when they told him it was sold "as is," he returned it by crashing it through the dealer's front door. 
By Timothy Boyer on
Your car is especially vulnerable to theft whenever it is spotted by thieves under these two circumstances, which happen daily to car owners while on the road.
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A father-daughter team refused to be scammed on a brake job by following advice given by a popular online mechanic. This is a good demonstration of one option car owners have to take control of their car repair costs.
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If a new car is outside your budget, here are the best used car models recently rated by analysts at Consumer Reports, which are available between $15,000 and $20,000 today.
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The 3 biggest scams mechanics see in the auto repair industry reveal these sales tricks, which many mechanics are under pressure to perform to get customers to spend more at the dealership service center.
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Electric Vehicle experts warn that a "Charger Contagion" is possible with EV drivers wanting to use adapters to charge anywhere, at any time, with anything.
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The GMC Sierra Denali pickup is an excellent vehicle for towing, but here's a story of a man pulling a trailer with valuable cargo: a $130,000 Corvette. He just had the tires rotated, and then the worst thing happened. His truck wheel flies off.
By Timothy Boyer on
Ford engine cold start-only misfires are common and unfortunately are often misdiagnosed. Here's how to correctly and accurately diagnose a misfiring Ford engine with this demonstration that wound up saving an owner from having to have his engine replaced
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Do Kia engines fail prematurely? According to a Subaru dealer in Tennessee, they say yes, Kia engines don't last. Or is it all a hoax?
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is how to fix a few common issues with one of the best older model Toyota cars, bringing it back to a truly road-worthy condition as an affordable and reliable daily driver.
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation Subaru Baja pickup is likely the most wanted new Subaru vehicle ever. Here are renderings of what it could look like if Subaru builds one. Would you buy this new Subaru pickup?
By Armen Hareyan on
Look how a Toyota Highlander owner defied non-safety warnings, programmed a Lexus-style key fob, and saved hundreds—all from the comfort of his home.
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"Don't buy these cars," warns a mechanic and automotive expert from Japan as he reveals 10 key factors you need to know so that you can avoid buying cars of ANY make or model that will make you unhappy.
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Valvoline claims their "Restore & Protect" product returns pistons to a factory clean condition by removing 100% of engine deposits. Here's what this motor oil expert found when it was used on a Toyota-motor oil only, vehicle, with 167,000 miles.
By Timothy Boyer on
A misfiring Ford during startup is a warning sign of severe potential damage if not taken care of very soon. This EcoBoost expert will help you DIY quickly identify if you have major issues with your Ford engine.
By Denis Flierl on
Discover the convenient hands-free options on your Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, or another model. Even unknown to a Subaru salesman, these features will simplify your life. Check out the five here.
By Timothy Boyer on
An interesting post on the Tesla Cybertruck Facebook group shows that some con artists will use fake Elon Musk passport images to gain their confidence.
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Here is a list of the least expensive cars to maintain released by a garage based on their work order data from customers and what they paid. Plus, the real reason why Toyota did not make the cut.
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What are the most unreliable cars today that are guaranteed to fail? Find out from this new review of cars with known potentially fatal engine issues before reaching the 100,000-mile mark identified from mechanics surveyed over the past 2 years.