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Here’s the disassembly of an engine that this experienced salvage mechanic says nobody likes and shows why there might be some money in one if you have a truck that has gone south on you that carried this motor.

Not only is it important to find a used car that is reliable and passes a thorough inspection, but you also want one that has affordable maintenance costs. Here is a comparison listing of 5-year and 10-year-old cars and what they cost to keep running. Plus, be surprised by which make is actually the cheapest to maintain.

Here’s a recent "Just Rolled In" for this Friday morning to have with a cup of coffee and a little smile to greet the day.

In light of rising gas prices, there’s been a lot of advice lately about how to squeeze as many miles as possible for as little money as possible to cut down on your car expenses. Here’s the latest such advice with a few less common and non-conventional recommendations and tips.

Looking to buy a new car, but not sure which deals are good, and which are bad? Here’s a recent list from Consumer Reports analysts who reported the worst deals on new cars right now.

Thinking about going EV and wondering just what the real costs of electric vehicle ownership are? Here’s a recent posting by a 10-year EV owner who talks about the hidden costs of owning an EV.

Is the Ford Lightning EV road trip worthy? Discover now the level of difficulty during a 1,300-mile road trip from Michigan to Colorado in a Ford F-100 Lightning when put to a road trip charge test under real life conditions.

The Ford F-150 Lightning is an extremely popular electric truck. However, some owners buy one before finding out there is a problem when it comes to using one like they did with their previous gas or diesel truck.

A Toyota MR2 totaled by a tornado is brought back to life showing just how really hard it is to totally kill a good Toyota.

Is an independently controlled electric motor on each wheel in a truck the way to go for achieving off-road excellence? Here’s an informative video that explains how this makes the Rivian R1 T the Holy Grail of AWD systems and why you would want one.

Here’s Consumer Reports’ analyst’s most recent selection this month of 10 new car models that includes full-sized trucks which right now are now selling below their MSRP sticker values.

Here are the latest selections on what 2022 models right now that are the best SUV deals available today with current attractive incentives offered by dealers for early summer SUV shopping.

Is spending $5,000 for a 1999 Chevy a good idea? Here’s one mechanics’ take on an older Chevy and why buying one like this over a new one is an exceptionally good deal (and decision) at that price.

A recent inspection of an otherwise fine-looking 2017 Toyota Highlander revealed that it had been in a major accident. Learn how to inspect a used car like a Car Care Nut with these tips and advice. Plus, the least-mentioned tire inspection step that finds a hidden fault you should always be looking for.

Here’s your chance to get trippy this summer with daily drive car recommendations that also work out great for longer distance extended road trips.

Here’s an informative explanation by a Ford mechanic why the Ford 5.4L 3V Triton engines are jumping their timing and cracking valve covers.

Need to replace the radio in your old car? Here’s an informative description and demonstration of what affordable (and mechanic-recommended) radio to choose, and how to install it in your car.

Here are 3 scams revealed by a popular mechanic who does a show and tell guaranteed to teach you something about 3 common car complaints and why the mechanics working on the vehicles were at fault for bad repairs.

Here’s one mechanic’s opinion on why a lot of what you’ve heard about what life is going to be like after buying an EV is a lie, regarding one particularly important reason why most car shoppers will buy an EV in the first place.

Here are some tips on how to stay under the law enforcement radar by avoiding common minor (and not so minor) infractions that can get you pulled over and ticketed.

Have you been thinking about getting your feet wet with your first EV purchase by stepping into what is becoming a deep pool of electric vehicles offered? If so, then now is the right time to buy your first EV with these 3 models recently recommended by Consumer Reports analysts who say that their prices have dropped significantly. Plus, video reviews of each of the models.

Summer is here and car owners are starting to kick on their car’s AC. But what if yours is either not working or not working like it used to? Here are common mistakes car owners make when it comes to their car’s AC and what you can do before needing to take your car to a mechanic for repair.

Water balloon bumpers, built in record players, and wrist-twist steering wheels---these are just a few of many features built into cars in the past that seemed like a good idea at the time but today make you wonder what some automakers were thinking.

Do the words “roomy” and “comfortable” seem out of place when talking about compact cars? According to the latest Consumer Reports testing of hybrid compact cars, these models are the ones you should consider, saying that they are among the roomiest and most comfortable interiors in a compact car that were measured and tested for shoppers wanting the most in a smaller sized sedan that is energy efficient.

Reliability is the number one factor car owners want and expect with the purchase of a new vehicle. However, many models do not meet this expectation. To help consumers find cars that do meet this expectation, analysts have dug into the data and determined that these are the 10 most reliable cars you can buy today.

According to one study some of today’s newest car models are predicted to wind up in garages for repair more often than ever before due to the complexity of added on safety features. However, some models are even worse than others according to a recent Consumer Reports list of what they say are the 10 vehicles that are the least reliable of them all.

Here’s the latest on the top four worst car recalls you want to be aware of when shopping for a used car to help you avoid buying not just a lemon, but a relatively rotten lemon amongst used cars. This includes one where Ford sent customers a warning sticker to place on their vehicles rather than initiate a recall.

Is your car lease due to end soon and you are thinking of exercising your contracted leased vehicle buyback option to save money with your car budget? Then you will want to know about this new lease scam that some dealerships are using to squeeze more money out of car lessees…illegally!

Here are the latest best new car deals for this Memorial Day Holiday that car shoppers need to know about on the 2022 models offered right now that come with money saving incentives that make these some very attractive models for smart shoppers.

Here’s your chance to discover Consumer Reports latest listing of fuel-efficient vehicle choices focused on shoppers looking for spacious SUVs and Minivans for taking long road trips this summer with their families.