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Car Questions (Page 9)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Timothy Boyer on
Ford diehard fans are dismayed that their favorite carmaker refuses to help them and are warning others to avoid this range of years of used Ford Focus models, no matter how cheap you can easily find one today.
By Denis Flierl on
Have you purchased a new car only to find out the salesman didn't explain or disclose everything to you? Here is Jonathan's unbelievable story of a deal gone wrong for a 2024 Toyota RAV4. Here is his warning that all new car buyers should be aware of. 
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a warning about why driving into snow over a few inches thick is a bad idea for most vehicles, and the Genius MacGyver fix that will save you a lot of money and embarrassment when you do.
By Denis Flierl on
How often should you change the oil in a new Toyota Tacoma pickup? Toyota recommends a 10,000-mile oil change interval. However, Joe Carter says he changes his every 3,500 miles regardless of what Toyota says. Who's right, and what should owners do? 
By Denis Flierl on
Are Tesla vehicles good in the snow, and should you buy one if you live in a snowy climate? Rob wasn't afraid to drive his Model Y in deep snow and says it performed like a champ. Here's what Tesla buyers need to know. There's more to fear than snow.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is how to think like an engineer and use life-cycle cost analysis to calculate the best way to buy a car and determine which model is right for you including one Toyota model you might be buying for the wrong reason.
By Denis Flierl on
Thieves are targeting the Ford F-150, but they aren’t stealing the trucks themselves; instead, they’re taking the taillights. Check out the story of a 2024 F-150 owner and what happened to his truck. Here’s what every Ford F-Series owner needs to know.   
By Denis Flierl on
What do you think about the current technology in new cars today? Have the automakers gone too far? You might say yes after reading Isabella's story of her Genesis GV80 luxury car. 
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This is how you should buy a car if you are younger, want financial security, and want to remain debt-free. Check out this story of Rissa, who purchased a 1997 Toyota Corolla for only $6,000. Here is her inspiring story of what to do and what not to do. 
By Timothy Boyer on
An experienced car seller says CarFax is a fraud and tells how he recently deceived a used truck shopper with a Toyota sale.
By Denis Flierl on
You can’t make this stuff up. A woman purchased a 2025 Honda Civic with $1,000 down, she needed a co-signer and has a $558 car payment. She made the deal because she wanted Apple CarPlay and a new car. How smart is this? And there’s more to this story.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck to the dealer after only owning it one year, and the value has dropped significantly. He is wondering why they only offered him $38,000. Should all new Tacoma owners be worried about their resale value? 
By Denis Flierl on
Violence against Tesla Cybertruck owners continues. Here is a sad story of a school teacher and her husband, who works construction and had their CT keyed with a knife the entire length. They worked hard to get their CT. Here is their unbelievable story.
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a used Honda Accord, Pilot, Ridgeline, or Odyssey? If you do, read this first. A Honda tech says you should avoid certain model years. Here are the details of what every Honda owner or potential Honda buyer should know.  
By Denis Flierl on
Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y owners, we need your help. Which car would you recommend for a single woman looking at both electric models? Anna likes the looks of the Model 3, but the Model Y has more storage space. What advice would you give her?
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a Toyota RAV4 with the cloth or go for the leather seats? Mariah just purchased a new RAV4 and wishes she would have gone with leather. Is there anything she can do short of trading it in? Here is what all RAV4 owners need to know.
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine buying a new vehicle, and one annoying feature changes your entire ownership experience. That's what happened to Taylor, who owns a 2024 GMC Yukon Denali. One button creates stress every time she starts the SUV, and she's not alone.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's an updated used car warning from a Toyota Master Mechanic about the specific Toyota and Lexus models he has worked on that he recommends you will want to avoid buying this year.
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Toyota Supra a reliable car, and should you buy one? An owner of a 2020 Supra bought his dream car, and now it needs over $4,000 in repairs. Here is his dilemma with a car he loves but isn't sure if he should keep it now. What would you do?
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a Tesla Cybertruck owner demonstrating how he affordably DIY-applied PPF to his Tesla Cybertruck for a look that screams Batmobile and Stealth Fighter.
By Denis Flierl on
How much does it cost to fill up a 2024 Ford Raptor? It depends on whether you use premium or regular gas. Nicholas’s friends told him to buy a Raptor truck. Now, he’s wondering if he made the right choice. Check out his shock when he filled up.
By Denis Flierl on
Can you take the Tesla Cybertruck through an automatic car wash? One owner says a Westerly RI, car wash refused to let him enter theirs for fear of being held liable for any damage. Here is Philipp’s surprising story. What does Tesla say about it?
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a new Honda CR-V or keep driving your older model? Michael drives a 2015 Honda CR-V and couldn't be happier with the SUV. He's not about to get into a high car payment. Here is his story and why it's a smarter choice than buying new. 
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine buying a new 2024 Toyota Tundra; it starts smoking with only 11,000 miles, and Toyota tells you it needs a new engine. However, Toyota makes it right, buys back your truck and you get a new Tundra Limited for the same price. Here is Duane’s story.
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Ford Bronco have a serious leaking issue? That's what Jordyn says about her 2024 Ford Bronco. When she opens the door, water pours in if it's raining or snowing. Is this a design flaw that Ford needs to address with the Bronco? 
By Denis Flierl on
Did the first Tesla Cybertruck buyers get a raw deal? Should they have waited to buy the new truck? There are multiple incentives, and prices have dropped. Frank purchased the first Cybertrucks and says he feels played. What do other early buyers say?
By Timothy Boyer on
Are garages and service centers scamming car owners when a customer says the wrong fuel was put into their vehicle by accident? Here's what you need to know.
By Denis Flierl on
Should you put new wheels on your Tesla vehicle, how many miles per charge will you lose, and will new wheels affect driving performance? Here is Terry's Tesla Model 3 with chrome rims, what other owners say, and what every Tesla owner should know. 
By Denis Flierl on
The unbelievable story of a disgruntled customer who crashed his used Subaru Outback through the front door of the car dealer where he purchased it continues. Michael Murray says he blacked out for a second, and the story continues.