Car Questions (Page 75)

Detecting a flood damaged car is not always easy. Here’s why, based on some tricks used car sellers resort to in order to flip a flood damaged vehicle into a used car sale for a quick sale that could leave you with a bad case of buyer’s remorse months later.

Having a vehicle’s engine oil analyzed while owning a car---or before buying a used car---could reveal some hidden engine problems. Here’s some useful information on what an engine oil analysis test can reveal based upon a Subaru owner who tested his vehicle’s engine oil before and after a 3,000 mile road trip as he explains some of the engineering science behind engines and oil analysis.

Here’s a good example of how a trusted mechanic can save you thousands of dollars in car repairs by taking the time to get a second opinion if that repair estimate is legitimate or the result of padding a necessary repair with some unnecessary add-ons.

What do you do if you take a used car for a test drive and find that the steering pulls to one side rather than stays straight on a level road? Before making any buying decisions based on this alone, here are 3 simple tests you can do to help diagnose this common used car problem during your vehicle inspection process.

Here is a recent true dealership horror story that put one car owner’s life in danger all because a dealership failed to do a repair correctly. And, to add insult to injury, also gouged the owner with a bogus auto parts charge in the process.

If you own a Ford Mustang Mach-E you know that the vehicle did not come with a spare tire. Here is one solution if you want one.

Modern Spare has just expanded its portfolio of products to include the Volkswagen ID.4.

Want to avoid becoming the victim of a car repair scam and guarantee saving yourself up to thousands of dollars yearly in car maintenance and repair bills? The best way to achieve this goal is by knowing when to seek a trusted mechanic for help and when to follow DIY instruction on how to inspect a car yourself as well as make repairs and do your own maintenance.

The myth that a compact spare tire adds meaningful mass to a vehicle is easily disproven.

We tried out cleaning slime to see how well it works cleaning the nooks and crannies of a car interior. The results were fantastic.

Here are some easy DIY fixes on what you should do before calling it quits when your engine quits, leaving you stranded either at home or while on the road. Plus, a demonstration of just how easy it is to replace the starter on your car when the recommended fixes don’t really need fixing.

Here’s your chance to have most of your unanswered questions answered, about how police cars are modified in comparison to your average car; and, learn how Ford is a big player in the latest and most modified Police Supercars in the U.S.

Here are two service center mechanic scams that takes just seconds to cause your engine to run rough, but are easy to spot and fix when you know where to look for them under the hood of your car.

Have you ever heard a noise coming from somewhere in your car that you can hear, but the service center mechanic you went to cannot? This can be a problem if your transmission is still under warranty, but the mechanic denies there is any detectable problem. Here’s a simple tool to solve this problem that can be especially useful for diagnosing transmission problems and other vehicle noise maladies.

We measure and test the all-new three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L to see if it fits inside a typical garage. What we found was surprising.

Looking at buying a used car from a dealership that claims all of their cars go through an inspection checklist before selling? Think again if you believe this or a CARFAX report will prevent you from buying a lemon that could easily cost you up to $10,000 in repairs to make it safe let alone drivable. Here’s what one mechanic in the business has to say about this type of scam.

Here’s some good DIY advice for the most important used car test that used car buyers should follow when inspecting a used car---or make sure a mechanic does this for them---before deciding to buy a used car.

Are you the owner of a Ford Escape and looking to save yourself a significant amount of money and headache? Then you really need to consider changing the fluid on your Escape’s PTU as on easy DIY maintenance job that you can do at home in your garage or driveway to avoid eventual disaster. Read along and watch an informative video that takes you step-by-step through this maintenance procedure.

How do you tell if a battery cell has gone bad as opposed to the battery simply having lost some of its charge because your car has not been driven in a while? Discover the answer to this and other questions from a highly recommended ultimate guide on how to maintain, test and replace your car battery with nothing more than some simple tools and an inexpensive multimeter. Plus, a few caveats many car owners are not always aware of when testing batteries using a multimeter.

Contrary to what car manufacturers and dealers are saying, newer model cars actually need a transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles says this popular YouTube channel mechanic. Here’s why and how you can do it yourself without having to remove the transmission fluid pan.

Can you spot the mistake in the engine image above that is a sign of a common car maintenance mistake owners often make when working on their car engine problems? Read on to discover if you are correct, and find out what was the unusual mystery source of the real problem behind this engine that some owners face with their Toyota and other makes of cars.

With the hurricane season approaching, we can likely expect to see a surge in used cars that have been swamped in storm water and then flipped after the flood for resale. Here’s some good advice from Consumer Reports automotive experts who explain what you need to look for in order to spot a used car carrying hidden problems from flood damage.

Sometimes to save money, we are tempted to mix car tires. But is this really safe to do? Here’s what some automotive experts have to say about the practice.

Swapping out a vehicle cabin air filter is a piece of cake. We can show you how to do it in under 3 minutes and tell you how you can get the filter for under $20 delivered to your home.

Looking to make your car standout at night? There’s a number of LED lighting kits for cars; however, not all work the same, or offer features that might not be right for you. Here’s an informative video instruction on the different types of LED light kits for cars that covers the basics that you need to know before ordering a kit.

Costco’s Auto Program is one way that shoppers can try to fight dealer market adjustment price adders.

Have you ever had new spark plugs installed by a service center or perhaps even did it yourself, only to discover something was not quite right with how your engine ran afterward? Here’s a Toyota Maintenance warning concerning your spark plugs that many people make.

Looking for some car maintenance you can do yourself? Here’s an excellent demonstration of just how simple it is to change the headlight bulb on a Prius---and do it correctly---by following just a few important provisions.

Finding a trustworthy mechanic is easier than you might think. Here’s the latest update from Consumer Reports car experts on what you should be looking for in a mechanic, the garage and their estimates before deciding on whether this is the right person and place for your car.

Here’s the latest on both a top rated high-end and a bargain brand cordless tire pump review that alerts consumers to the fact that they no longer are limited to yesteryear’s anemic handheld tire inflators. As an added plus, included are two videos demonstrating these Consumer Reports recommended models in action.