Car Questions (Page 79)

Should you ever trust any advice about car repairs provided by TikTok? Find out now with a few examples of truly bad advice, a few questionable ones, and some hacks that work and can actually save you money and time.

Finding the right battery for your vehicle can be challenging and confusing. Here is the least you need to know regarding finding the correct battery for your car among CR’s list of the best car batteries of 2022 that are rated for their performance, their durability, and their price.

Are you spending too much on a poorly performing nitrile glove for car maintenance and repair? Here’s the latest test results after pitting several nitrile glove brands against each other including two Harbor Freight brands that will take the guesswork out of deciding which brand of gloves you should and should not be buying. Plus, why the cheapest brand tested turned out to be the best for particular repairs.

Yes, you read correctly. A Harbor Freight dragster is the topic where readers are treated to a slow-motion view of a Harbor Freight dragster powered by a turbocharge-modified Predator 670cc motor you can buy at Harbor Freight blows up on a speed track after reaching an estimated 8,500 RPMs.

Here’s the latest on a new problem you might find with your Toyota or Lexus vehicle that you can head off with a simple inspection to avoid a sudden and expensive repair. Plus, some common expensive Lexus LS430 problems you will want to be aware of before considering buying a used one.

Many homeowners do not have garages that literally fit the type and number of cars they own. Because of this, cars are open to not just damage from the elements, but theft as well. Here are some parking garage solutions you could outfit your home with including one that is a DIY project that works and is applicable to older neighborhood homes where the garage is workshop sized.

Does a used Toyota Prius with only 150,000 miles on it look like that used car deal you’ve been waiting for? Here’s an example of one mechanic’s warning on why his client should have seen him before buying a Prius because of car sellers who will attempt to keep a poorly maintained vehicle running just long enough to unload it onto someone else.

Need to know just how much cargo room and trunk space most vehicles carry during vehicle comparison shopping? Here’s an update to those numbers car shoppers want to know.

Honda has recently updated and redesigned the 2023 models of the Honda CR-V and Honda HR-V, but which of these two crossovers is the better buy? Find out now with this informative review from a professional car consultant.

Prices on 3-ton floor jacks can range anywhere from less than $100 to as much as $1000 or more, which begs the question: Can a cheaper floor jack perform just as well as the more expensive ones? Find out now some very important aspects of floor jack buying you need to know before buying one; and, which Harbor Freight floor jack to buy and those you will probably want to avoid.

Looking for a used SUV that will save you on fuel, but is still large enough for hauling both passengers and cargo? Now might be a good time to take a look at two-row 5-year-old SUVs with respectable fuel efficiency as a good alternative to other used vehicles per Consumer Reports latest listing of these fuel-efficient used SUVs they recommended today.

Here’s a must-watch impact wrench performance test that pits comparable models of Harbor Freight against Milwaukee and DeWalt power tools that reveals some surprising results that just might change your mind the next time you shop for an impact wrench.

Find out what happened to this Tesla owner’s car after damaging the underside of his Tesla by running over a road hazard as well as other service issues with his Tesla during 4 years of ownership. Plus, his honest assessment of the joys and frustrations of owning a Tesla.

Looking for an SUV that will save you on both fuel and price? Now might be a good time to take a look at 5-year-old compact SUVs with respectable fuel efficiency as a good alternative to other used vehicles per Consumer Reports latest listing of fuel-efficient used SUVs they recommended today.

Here’s an example of where having a mechanic cut a hole in your vehicle makes sense to cut your repair costs in half while doing a repair.

Looking for a used Toyota that has one of the most reliable engines ever produced by Toyota? Then you will want to see this Toyota show and tell by a Toyota mechanic who says this engine is a little-known legend that is remarkable when it comes to reliability and needing fewer repairs than other engines during its lifetime when maintained properly.

Here’s an update by a mechanic who in the past reported on what he says are truths about electric vehicles and Tesla that no one else will talk about publicly.

Are you a Prius owner or considering on buying a Prius and wondering just how long it is possible for the hybrid battery to last in a Prius and what it takes to replace one? Here’s some useful information on what you need to know especially if you are considering replacing the battery yourself.

What brand of tools does one of the most respected mechanics on the internet rely on to make repairs on his customer’s cars? Find out now with this unique tool show and tell response to a Harbor Freight tool shaming comment.

Here’s are two useful videos about the most common source of axle noise on Fords trucks that will demonstrate how to recognize a problem is beginning and what needs to be done before catastrophic damage happens.

Here’s the latest need-to-know info about whether CVT transmissions are reliable, should you avoid buying a car with one, what are the costs of owning a car with CVT, and which transmission is best in modern cars today.

Do you own a Toyota Tacoma anywhere from 2005 to 2015 or are considering buying one used? Here are some common problems found within this year spread of Tacoma trucks that you will want to know about to avoid future repairs and/or avoid buying a lemon.

Looking to buy a new car, but not sure which deals are good, and which are bad? Here’s a new list from Consumer Reports analysts who recently reported the worst deals on new cars right now with some models as high as 24% above MSRP!

Here’s Consumer Reports’ analyst’s most recent selections this month of 10 new car models that includes full-sized trucks which right now are now selling anywhere between 3% to 12% below their MSRP sticker values.

While Lexus is well-known for its quality-built cars, there are cases of particular models that are prone to have problems that are especially very expensive to fix. As an example, here’s one Lexus model this Toyota mechanic advises against buying. But if you already have one, he provides some good advice on not only how to test your Lexus to see if it has this problem (or is about to develop one), but what you can do to save money toward fixing the problem.

We hear from people who own Toyota Sienna Hybrid about their real-world gas mileage.

Does Harbor Freight have any dirty little secrets behind their tools and business success? Here’s one tool source reveal that will have you rethinking your tool purchases.

Find out now why this 2015 Toyota Camry with only 215,000 miles needs nearly a total engine replacement even after its owner maintained it like a good car owner should following the car manual’s recommended servicing performed by a Toyota dealership.

Does your vehicle require refilling of its AC system refrigerant every few months? If so, then why hasn’t it been fixed? Here’s one take about some mechanics who would prefer charging you for refilling your refrigerant periodically rather than fixing a leaking refrigerant problem. Plus, an easy DIY tip that can help determine where your refrigerant is leaking when others have failed to locate the source.

Is the latest model of the Toyota Tundra the right model for you right now? Here’s what one mechanic who misses the traditional V8 models of yesteryear has to say about it as he points out the pluses---and the disappointments---he sees in one recently bought in this new review.