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Car Questions (Page 64)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By John Goreham on
In our second how-to story on using these great device integration apps, we focus on hands-free functionality to reduce distraction.
By Max Larsen on
As performance cars get faster and faster, they jump up the food chain. Now, in 2021, the Porsche 911 is better than ever - but what exactly is it?
By Max Larsen on
The Porsche 911 is a long-time staple of the enthusiast community. A culmination of many different things has cast the 911 into near perfection - Here's how.
By John Goreham on
Maintenance worth hundreds or thousands of dollars is now included with some brands such as Toyota and Hyundai. Here is a list of brands for 2021 with this valuable included maintenance.
By John Goreham on
We polled Honda CR-V Hybrid owners to find out what they found the most pleasant surprise about their vehicle.
By John Goreham on
Hybrid regenerative braking means that you won’t be buying brake pads and rotors for a long time in your Toyota.
By Max Larsen on
Don’t worry, you can still buy a Porsche without destroying your wallet. Here’s a Craigslist guide.
By John Goreham on
The octane requirement of vehicles can be tricky, particularly for those who are second or third owners. Here is how to know which gasoline is required to ensure proper operation and to satisfy your warranty requirements.
By John Goreham on
No, your mechanic is not trying to cheat you. Here’s why professional shops of all sizes now include new rotors with a “brake job.”
By Keith Griffin on
There are certain cases when it makes sense to buy a used Hyundai under recall. Other times you should run, not walk but run, away.
By John Goreham on
Digital cameras that show you the view in your rear mirror are becoming more and more common. So too are head-up displays. Here is how you can adjust them so they work best for you.
By Keith Griffin on
Notice something funky about the smell in your new Hyundai Palisade? You are not alone but there’s an over-the-counter solution that, unfortunately, requires a bit of high-tech skill around Nappa leather.
By John Goreham on
If you have a Toyota Highlander with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on
If you have a Toyota Corolla with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on
If you have a Toyota Camry with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on
If you have a Honda Acccord with the low tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on
If you have a Honda Civic with the low tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on
If you have a Ford F-150 with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on
If you have a Honda CR-V with the low tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on
If you have a Toyota Prius with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on
If you have a Toyota RAV4 with the tire pressure monitoring system warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By Paul Fosse on
In this article, I describe some of Tesla’s Strengths and Weaknesses and discuss how this is a problem for the company as it expands its sales beyond early adopters to reach more “regular” buyers.
By John Goreham on
Your car key is in the hole and the car won’t let you turn it to start the car – Here’s the simple fix. Plus some other starting tips in case you need them.
By Eric Evarts on
EPA announced rolled-back fuel-economy standards today, despite best advice from experts. The lower standards are expected to undermine U.S. competitives
By Max Larsen on
Four years after the release of the Porsche 911R we look back on the bad decisions that resulted in a really good car.
By Eric Evarts on
NHTSA reveals automakers' hidden warranties. We show you how to find them
By John Goreham on
Honda's VSA light can warn you of a few things. Here's what to do if you see a yellow exclamation point inside a yellow triangle on your dash warning light display.
By John Goreham on
You just had your vehicle in for service and they fixed an open recall. Now you have a notice about that same recall. Here's why this happens.
By Al Castro on
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: This is an ongoing mini-series of reports themed “life after Leaf,” where I take a look at what happens when you turn in the keys of a firsthand used BEV like Nissan Leaf after a brand new lease or purchase, to wonder what happens to the car thereafter. There’s such a plentiful amount of them that many will not see a long life, but in this report we take a look at why it makes sense to still buy a cheap used all electric car.
By Al Castro on
OPINION: As the Tesla Model 3 becomes less of an exotic out in the American wilderness to soon become a common domesticated pet, its oddness will continue to stick out while its familiarity will acquaint the many verses the few. Until then getting stopped by police for a giant screen on your dash should not shock everyone. Here’s what the do’s and don’ts are of getting stopped by police while we give the cops time and patience, please, thank you, to wrap their heads around it.