Car Questions (Page 74)

Here’s the latest video showing a car thief setting off a booby trap installed by the vehicle’s owner that raises the question of when is a retaliatory prank going too far?

Here’s a recent reveal by a Toyota mechanic on several things many mid-2000 and later Toyota and Lexus car owners are not aware of that includes strange noises and hidden features with an explanation of what they are and why they are there in your car.

Car dealers are becoming increasing creative with finding ways to get car buyers to pay more than they should by capitalizing on the car shortage today. Here is an informative video as an example of how car dealers try to swindle you so that you do not get the car you want at a price you should not pay.

Here’s a good and not so rare reason why you cannot always fault the quickie oil change service center chain for a bad oil change experience. Plus, the most common oil filter change mistake DIY mechanics make.

It’s the end of the work week and time for another popular new “Just Rolled In” episode for car owners everywhere and the mechanics who sometimes find that words can’t do justice to what they find rolling in through the service door.

When it comes to buying a used car, looks can be deceiving. Here’s how one guy got scammed by a great looking Mercedes when he took the vehicle at face value and failed to understand why used upscale luxury cars are often a money pit problem…and why some models are much worse than others.

Are you under the impression that catalytic converter theft is limited to just meth heads, opportunity thieves looking to make a fast buck, and unscrupulous mechanics? Think again with this warning about a possible catalytic converter theft criminal you would not expect, but in fact you should keep a suspicious eye out for.

An experienced Ford mechanic offers this warning to Ford owners who may not be aware that their transmission may be one of those known to self-destruct, but can potentially be averted if you know where to look for the developing problem with these specific transmissions.

Here’s an interesting bit about a used car dealer who got angry recently because someone alerted the public about this red flag that used car dealers went so far as to legally lobby hiding the history of a certain category of used car being sold.

Here is a summary of Consumer Reports recommended best 3-year-old midsized SUVs that offer some very attractive safety features for smart shoppers looking not just for a good deal in a used SUV, but ones that come with modern safety features.

Here’s an informative demonstration of what to look for in a used American car with a German engine that suffers from a common problem that can be solved with this easy DIY inspection toward diagnosing the reason why it won’t start---which could save a smart used car buyer a lot of money in a used car deal.

Here’s a new video that will help car owners understand correctly what “Limp Mode” really means. Plus, learn how to DIY diagnose your Ford F-150 or other vehicle’s brake system when your vehicle's braking symptoms are telling you it's about to become a death trap.

Here’s a summary of the recommended best midsized SUVs that hit the sweet spot where reliability, size, and 5-year depreciation make these midsized SUVs very attractive for smart shoppers. Plus, 3 tips on shopping for a used SUV to avoid a lemon.

It’s Friday and once again time for some car repair customer humor that makes you realize just how often it is something the owner did and not that “other guy” or garage.

Here is a reminder about why the “Click It or Ticket” law is one of the most sensible ones on the roads. Plus, a related warning about buying a vintage car and safety.

Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on the most reliable used trucks you should consider ranging from 2014 to 2020 that proved to be exceptional when it came to reliability and repairs.

Here’s a middle-aged truck bought by a teenager on a tight budget, and it’s not running like it should---is it junk, or can it be diagnosed the old school way? Find out now with an informative video that shows a little bit at how engine diagnosis is done without firing away with the parts cannon or using a scan tool in order to target the problem.

Here’s one DIY tip you can use on your used car that will increase the selling price or at least give cause for a potential buyer to linger a little longer while considering whether to buy your used car. And even if you are not looking to sell your used car, it’s an important DIY job toward good car maintenance.

It’s Monday and not too late for a little beginning of the work week humor, so here are some new car customer fails that “Just Rolled In.”

Not sure whether your vehicle’s dealership is a stealership? Follow this story about one car owner of a Toyota Tundra whose car repair quest revealed just how bad some dealerships can be and how they earn their “stealership” reputation.

Looking for a used Toyota, but unsure which model is one of the best you should be focused on during a used car search? Here’s one surprising recommendation from a Toyota mechanic and automotive expert that is not a Corolla or a Camry…or even a Lexus---that he calls a “gem” IF it has been taken care of over the years.

Described as the “Back-to-Basics Toyota” the Toyota Corolla Cross was recently reviewed twice by this popular mechanic with his eye and experience on everything you need to know both inside and outside of this new model with insight into why you should do a careful test drive of this model before deciding on buying it.

Here are the latest recommendations from Consumer Reports analysts for car shoppers looking for reliable and reasonably priced used midsized sedans that have the best fuel economy.

Have you bought a used car recently, but feel like the car might have more mileage on it than listed on the bill of sale? Your intuition just might be correct if you have ever bought a used car from this recently busted dealership.

Being a good car owner means being fastidious with your vehicle maintenance. However, many good car owners make a big mistake with their vehicle maintenance that can leave them with a hefty repair bill that could have been easily avoided. Find out now why some dealerships are counting on that you will make this mistake.

Here’s a restored 1983 Jeep Wagoneer that wound up with a blown engine shortly after a complete rebuild. Who do you blame and what should you do about it when this happens to you as a car customer? Let’s find out through this story.

Here’s the latest selection from Consumer Reports on what they found to be the most fuel-efficient used compact cars with a focus on those that are proven reliable and depreciated enough to qualify as a smart compact car buy.

Here’s one car model a mechanic warns used car buyers not to buy calling it “One of the worst Dodge car models to buy” as he goes over one that came into his shop and discusses problems endemic with this model and why.

Think you’ve seen and heard it all? For some “Good Morning” Monday car-related humor, here’s your chance to smile this morning with a “Just Rolled In” mix of car repairs gone wrong, attempts at causing someone to die on the road, discovered tracking devices, DIY foibles that are real head scratchers, and of course the occasional pigsty (literally) in a car customer.

After working on cars for over 20 years, this mechanic lists and discusses six vehicles with fatal engines or transmissions that virtually destroys the value of the vehicle and your car budget.