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A popular mechanic warns that an engine change in the Toyota Tundra will not provide you with what earlier Tundra’s provided for owners who wanted a big truck that could handle a big payload.

Here’s the latest on a recommended “Buy This, Not That” small convertible sports car summer cruisers that you will want to know about ahead of time for some summer fun...as well as those which can be a summer disaster.

Here’s an informative look behind the scenes at how engine oils are developed and analyzed with this reveal that shows not all engine oils are created equal.

A determined---albeit creative---catalytic converter theft, bullet holes, a flaming car and just-pulled-out-of-the-garage car crash caught on tape all make this a memorable Friday car fail video you will not want to miss.

Deciding on which sedan or SUV is the right choice for you and your family while staying within your budget can be a daunting task, but not impossible…with a little assistance. 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 under $30,000.

During a used car pre-purchase inspection your sense of smell can alert you to a cat-pungent litter box smell that should steer you immediately away from making a used car deal.

Here’s an in-depth review of the 2022 Toyota Supra by a Toyota mechanic who inspected and test drove one this past week and has this to say about some of its good and not so good points that could be a deal breaker for you.

Here’s an informative DIY demo by a mechanic on how to change the transaxle fluid on an older model Toyota Camry Hybrid that can save you money and avoid risking service center scams or negligence.

The used car market is looking slim, and it is mostly because used car shoppers are looking only for the obvious choices. Here’s another under-the-radar used car that they don’t make anymore but you might wish they did. Plus, an affordable scan tool that can help you prepurchase inspect this model when you find it.

Here is an informative video that takes you through a brief history of Toyota engine development from its earliest models with Chevy parts to the all-Toyota new Dynamic Force Engine that reportedly is the most thermal-efficient commercial car engine today.

Here’s an informative (if not scary) video from a mechanic about why car maintenance and repair are so high today…and why it will get even worse soon.

Do the words “roomy” and “comfortable” seem like oxymorons when talking about compact cars? According to the latest Consumer Reports testing of 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 just for you.

It looks like an oversized Camry…but it’s not! Find out what used Toyota you should be looking for that has the blessing of not one, but two separate mechanic reviews/recommendations that state this model is one of the best used vehicles in a larger sedan size that are their top picks.

Here’s an interesting video about a Toyota owner who brought in his new Toyota Tundra after only 900 miles for servicing at a garage that raises an important question about new vehicle maintenance.

Learn from someone who created a successful strategy that can help you get the car you want at MSRP.

Looking to save time by wanting to know what truck is a good buy from the wide range of choices out there? Here are the results of a recent analysis of the cheapest 2022 pickup trucks you can buy today with this one standout that analysts had nothing bad to say about. Plus, an argument for why satisfaction trumps price when shopping for a truck.

Tired of dealership scams that insist you have to pay more, just because a car has added features you do not want? Turns out there is a loophole in some car contracts concerning these extras that actually can prevent the dealership from charging you more than you want---and possibly still get the add-ons!

Here’s some good advice on what you should never say to a mechanic and how you can turn your smartphone into an engine analyzer before seeking help from a mechanic.

Someday you will have a check engine light or similar dash panel warning indicating that your hybrid vehicle’s battery is dead or dying. Here’s one hybrid car owner’s story about what happened when he decided on a significantly less expensive aftermarket hybrid battery replacement.

Watch how this Ford engine repair specialist rescues an F-150 Triton engine from this #1 engine killing flaw after a dealership fail from servicing.

Is your SUV search for midsized SUVs those that have spacious and comfortable interior spacing? Then you are in luck with this latest Consumer Reports offering of their recommended midsized SUVs with the roomiest and most comfortable interiors measured and tested just for you.

Are you in the market for a used Lexus and need a recommendation from a respected Toyota/Lexus mechanic? Then here’s your chance to follow along as this mechanic inspects and discuses one model that he states is one of the best Lexus models ever made.

Needing wheels to just get by on or maybe you have a newly licensed family member who needs a "my first car" driving and ownership experience? Here are the 3 best work cars (beater cars) for small budgets according to this popular “the peoples’ mechanic."

Used car shoppers, here’s a good example of how a used car will develop a blown turbo problem with an improperly maintained engine. Plus, a demonstration on replacing a turbo in an older used car.

If you are looking for a good used car that has proven its worth with a good track record over the past 20 years, here are some used car models analysts at Consumer Reports rate as the best deals that can be found under $10,000 right now.

Here’s one recent warning from a lawyer specializing in car fraud who warns car renters to stay away from this common car rental agency with policies that too often lead to false arrests.

Here’s the latest end-of-the-workweek "Just Rolled In" Friday fix for those of you who enjoy cars and working on them.

Are you sold on the arguing point that buying an EV means you are “Going Green”? Here’s an interesting new Cybertruck-esque EV that environmentally conscious car shoppers will find themselves hating to love. Plus, why these types of vehicles could be a portent of future EV’s that will not be so green after all.

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 found that this one popular make clearly dominates their findings of the worst deals on new cars right now.

Here are the latest selections car buyers need to know on what 2022 models right now that are the best SUV deals available today with these current incentives offered by dealers.