Car Questions (Page 69)

Discover eight serious car problems that can happen while on vacation on a road trip and what to do about them when it’s your car. Plus, why the age of your car can matter on what to do.

Here’s why you should put more faith in what your Ford is saying to you than what a dealership is saying is “normal” for an F-150.

Check your vehicle for this feature you may not know about that allows you to remove your engine without having to take the hood off.

Do higher-octane fuels deliver better performance and are worth the extra cost? Find out now with the lessons learned from a practical test comparing 87, 91, and 93-octane for fuel efficiency and horsepower.

In many states you are presumed to be the one “at fault” if your vehicle collides with the one in front of you going in the same direction. Here’s the best rear end collision protection when you are considered the one at fault…but should not be.

Here’s your chance to discover what models are ticking timebombs that you should take care of (i.e., defuse) before it becomes a problem car for you.

When it comes to tools, DIY mechanics want to save money but do not want a tool that is so cheaply built that it will not perform as well as it should. Here’s one recent tool review that shows you can do better on both counts by skipping on this one Harbor Freight Icon tool for a change and going somewhere else.

It’s remarkable how many repairs that are simple and easy to do cost so much at a dealership garage to “fix”. Here’s a good example of one easy Toyota RAV4 DIY fix that can save you a minimum of $200 and a lot of lost time trying to get an appointment and having to wait during the fix. Plus, find out how this fix applies to other makes and models as well that could save your life.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here’s an important warning on why you should never hire the cheapest vehicle shipping service…EVER!

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.

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.

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.

Consumer Reports analysts recommend these Hybrid SUVs as ones that, “…are all reliable and incredibly fuel-efficient” and available for less than $35,000!

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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!