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Here’s the latest from the good folks at Consumer Reports with their recommendations that showcases their list of the most reliable new cars and SUVs that you can find new for less than $30,000.

Wishing you owned a 2-post car lift in your garage for DIY car projects or just to make maintenance easier while saving money? Here’s a recent review of a scissor lift option by one owner who shares the pros and cons of using one in a small garage. Plus, how you can DIY some improvements to a scissors-style car lift.

Mice, rats, and other rodents can cause you a lot of car trouble. Here is how to know if they are starting to take up residence in your vehicle and what you can do to prevent damage.

Looking for a last-minute gift that is practical and easy to find? Here is arguably the best Harbor Freight gift anyone who owns a car can ask for this Christmas that is sure to be appreciated---even if the car owner is not mechanically inclined.

Buying accessories or add-ons with a new vehicle purchase is one way dealerships inflate your new car price and are often recommended against to keep new-car costs down. However, here is one must-have optional accessory Toyota now offers that you will be glad you agreed to on the 2023 Toyota Prius that it turns out will also greatly benefit some earlier Prius models as well. Plus, find out how to save money by installing this accessory yourself.

If you own a Toyota with a V6 engine or are thinking about buying a used one with a V6 engine, here is an important warning of a simple fix that needs to be done to avoid a blown engine catastrophe. Plus, find out what Toyota models are affected and the kit you need to have the fix done right and not wind up with a band aid solution from a dealership.

Here are the results from a recent CARFAX study that identifies these 10 states as the ones that you are most likely to buy a used car with a rolled back odometer.

Discover now a common mistake many truck owners make when upgrading their engine with one example involving an aftermarket part and the brands that are often at fault.

Does the old adage “You get what you pay for” apply to something as simple as a pair of jackstands that range in price from $31 to over $200? Find out now whether price does make a big difference in quality and safety when it comes to jackstands. The answer might surprise you and will help you rethink your next jackstand purchase.

Here’s a different type of Christmas story that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face as one creative engineer shares his fight “Home Alone“ Christmas-style to thwart porch thieves, car thieves and other sticky finger style bandits. Plus, discover why you should not hide your shopping items in the truck of your car.

Here’s Consumer Reports’ most recent selections this month of 10 new vehicle models that includes two full-sized trucks which right now are now selling anywhere between 2% to 8% below their MSRP sticker values.

Here’s the latest selection from Consumer Reports on what they found to be 10 models that are the best deals toward buying the most fuel-efficient cars based on overall fuel-economy test results, recent consumer car shopping data, and current MSRP pricing.

Here are the latest selections car buyers need to know on what 2023 models right now that are the best SUV deals available today with current incentives offered by dealers that are good until January 3, 2023.

Discover right now the best practices you can use toward buying a new car from a dealership in 2023 without having to pay thousands more than you should.

Here’s the latest by a mechanic on what really is the life of your car as he does a show and tell that reveals the automotive industry’s darkest worst-kept secret and the conundrum it poses for car owners and their mechanics. Plus, find out when your vehicle’s major systems REALLY need to be serviced.

Discover now the Harbor Freight tool that performs so well for the price that it actually made a very popular YouTube channel’s top 10 list for 2022.

Here’s some recent advice from a Ford mechanic on simple checks you can do if you discover that your vehicle’s climate control is putting out little to no heat this winter. Plus, an explanation of why changing your coolant is an important car maintenance precaution as well as one toward protecting your skin.

Looking for safety features in your next car? Here are the vehicle makes that come standard with automatic emergency braking according to a new Consumer Reports listing.

Discover why Ford EcoBoost engines fail so much with this EcoBoost engine teardown as a mechanic shows what goes into the EcoBoost as he disassembles one that reportedly had seized from a water intrusion problem.

Here’s a recent take by a Ford F-150 Lightning EV owner on why it is a winter disaster compared to non-EV models that you may want to avoid. Plus, find out why you might also be better off waiting a little while longer and saving for a GM model that is predicted to be the EV truck of tomorrow that the Ford Lighting is not today.

Here’s the latest warning on the worst and most unreliable SUVs that you should avoid buying regarding 2023 models this winter.

Here’s a reminder of one of the simplest and most common no-start conditions you may experience with your Toyota someday that can fool you.

Do you own a “Whistling Toyota”? Does your Toyota seem to be making more noise than usual? Before chalking up the cause to just being a part of normal car aging, here are some simple steps to find out why your Toyota is so noisy before expensive neglect happens or you wind up needlessly firing a parts cannon at the problem. Plus, find out the most common cause of car noise owners miss and why this is a safety concern.

Here’s the latest on one popular mechanic and his team who turned a junkyard engine into a $500 budget racer and what happened on the track necessitating the second cousin of duct tape repairs.

Here’s the latest “Best SUV” rating that showcases a range of crossover SUVs featuring both compact and subcompact models with both gas and Hybrid drivetrains that you can buy today under $40,000 that have amazing reliability, safety, efficiency, and value.

Here’s an informative warning about junk parts from China that shows the non-OEM aftermarket part you bought last year that worked fine just might have changed in quality this year and could damage your engine. Plus, find out what brand name was printed on the junk part!

Does high mileage motor oil really make a difference compared to regular motor oil? Is it safe for your car’s engine? Will your 75,000 mile-plus car benefit from switching to a high mileage motor oil this winter? That and more when high mileage motor oils are put to the test using Mobil 1 and SuperTech oil brands.

If you could combine some of the best features of a Toyota with a Lexus, what would you get? Discover now what new Toyota model is designed so well that this Toyota mechanic says it should have been a Lexus!

Can a car be designed to run safely under two different liquid fuel types? Is BMW’s latest hydrogen-based Hybrid a bomb waiting to explode? Here’s the latest on a model made by BWM that can run on both hydrogen AND gasoline!

Here’s the latest on what you should never do when shopping and trying to buy a car at a dealership.