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Here’s the latest on smart consumer choices when it comes to finding the best cars for teens that focuses on safety features and proven reliability in not just new car models but used models under $20,000 as well, recently recommended by Consumer Reports automotive analysts that are both affordable…and safe.

Here is a summary of Consumer Reports recently recommended two- and three-row model midsized SUVs that consumers who were so satisfied with the models they bought, stated in a questionnaire that they would definitely buy their vehicle again.

Have you been hesitant to buy any used car that has a CVT (continuously variable transmission) because of what you may have heard about its history? Here’s the latest that discusses what the problem was and what model and years of vehicles had serious CVT transmission problems…and which models don’t.

Reliable coupes, sedans, and roadsters that are good choices for drivers looking for a little fun on the road without breaking the bank.

Are there any repairs mechanics will just refuse to do? Here’s one example of a repair job that truck owners often find it difficult to hire a mechanic willing to take a chance on that is among the sketchiest repairs truck owners often need.

Here’s a must-see video that talks plainly and clearly about why we have so many sensors installed in today’s cars, what they do, and why this is a good thing.

Here’s a must-see video that talks plainly and clearly about the pros and cons of hydrogen fuel vs lithium-ion vs solid-state batteries in vehicles that are important to understand because a new hybrid vehicle is in the works by Toyota that could be a gamechanger for the automotive industry.

Here’s this Friday’s TGIF car repair humor video share with an overall “Why Some Owners Should Not Try DIY Repairs and Mods” theme that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your day.

These automotive experts have the answer to whether you should be buying a new or a used vehicle to get the best value for your hard-earned dollars.

Here’s a closer look at the 4-cylinder Turbo engine---the T24A-FTS---that replaced their traditional V6 recently.

Do older Prius models tank or at least lose some of their fuel efficiency as they get older? Here is a 2009 Prius this mechanic shows as an example of what you can expect after the first 100,000 miles.

Would you like to be a Happy Hybrid Car owner? According to the latest Consumer Reports survey of compact Hybrid cars, these models are the ones Hybrid owners were found to be the happiest with owning.

Wonder how your SUV sizes up with the latest updated side impact crash test? Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on how current midsized SUVs did after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) beefed up its side impact crash test.

Find out why this Toyota mechanic will no longer bother using aftermarket parts for his customers’ repairs and what it means to you.

Is CarFax reliable when it comes to letting car shoppers know the true condition of a used car? One mechanic says no and has the opinion that CarFax is the equivalent of excrement. Is this true?

Contrary to what you might be led to believe, buying an electric vehicle today does not make sense on multiple fronts for the reasons given by the EV industry and social media. Here’s what one mechanic has to say about gas prices, EV snake oil, and the EV trend we are seeing today that explains why you should not jump on the EV bandwagon just yet.

Buying a rental car is typically advised against because of poor maintenance by rental agencies and because some renters…quite frankly…abuse rental cars. However, there is another reason why buying a used rental is a bad idea due to a shared fault of both the renter and the rentee.

See how a tow company damaged a Toyota and what they tried to do to avoid responsibility for the damage their employee caused.

It’s Friday and once again time for some car repair humor that should make you feel slightly smarter than the owners of these vehicles with this twofer submission for your viewing enjoyment.

Before you buy a plug-in vehicle, it’s probably worth doing some research into where, besides your own home or perhaps your workplace, you can recharge your vehicle. Frankly, to not do so is somewhat reckless, since there are a number of regions in the country where your options for public charging may be limited.

Here’s the latest from CR analysts about their picks on the best new car deals that includes sedans, SUVs and pickups available through incentive deals for the month of May.

It is an unfortunate fact of life, but there does come the day when an adult child has to take their elderly parents’ car keys away from them to keep them and others safe. Here’s one solution to this age-old problem that makes life a little easier for both the elderly and their kids that is a must-learn lesson in life and cars.

In one recent review, the V6 engine change in the Toyota Tundra was blasted for not providing truck customers with the traditional V8 engine owners look for in a big truck that can handle a big payload. Here’s a 2nd opinion by a Toyota mechanic who walks viewers through his thoughts during an inspection of the new Tundra with an ownership perspective that could change minds.

Ever wonder if your vehicle is among those targeted by catalytic converter thieves? Turns out, some models are a bigger target than others---but possibly not for the reason(s) you think. Here’s a useful listing of which makes and models are targeted with one reveal uncovered that affects the odds of whether you will become a victim.

Here’s some TGIF Just Rolled In car humor that also serves as a good lesson why in today’s market if you find a used car sold by its owner at what looks like a great price, why you should not walk away, but run…to a mechanic for a prepurchase inspection.

Here’s a good reason why you really have to stop and consider who you are handing your car keys over to if you want to avoid a lawsuit---even if you are nowhere near your car when something bad happens.

A new listing from analysts at Consumer Reports reveals what car brands consistently provide models of used cars that rate the best in reliability, safety, fuel economy and customer satisfaction. Here is their latest listing of those brands and their recommended selection of the top 5-year-old cars and SUVs.

Much of the auto safety discussion revolves around the vehicle and its score on a standardized test. Here is a real-world way that lives are saved in crashes you may not have thought about.

Here’s your chance to avoid paying too much for a popular make and model with this new listing of small cars, a range of SUVs, and trucks that although not the highest priced, still qualify as popular cars. Included in the listing are the expensive popular models to avoid and the less expensive popular models that are smarter car shopping alternative choices with some under-the-radar models easily missed.

Which large SUV is the best? That’s the question in a giant SUV square off as the largest used SUVs available are pitted against one another for a “NO-Pavement-Needed” off-road challenge. Be forewarned, this is a multi-episode GO BIG! series of which this is the first episode, but still fun to watch and learn from even if you do not get around to the rest of the series and the final race.