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Have you been thinking about getting your feet wet with your first EV purchase by stepping into what is becoming a deep pool of electric vehicles offered? If so, then now is the right time to buy your first EV with these 3 models recently recommended by Consumer Reports analysts who say that their prices have dropped significantly. Plus, video reviews of each of the models.

Summer is here and car owners are starting to kick on their car’s AC. But what if yours is either not working or not working like it used to? Here are common mistakes car owners make when it comes to their car’s AC and what you can do before needing to take your car to a mechanic for repair.

Water balloon bumpers, built in record players, and wrist-twist steering wheels---these are just a few of many features built into cars in the past that seemed like a good idea at the time but today make you wonder what some automakers were thinking.

Do the words “roomy” and “comfortable” seem out of place when talking about compact cars? According to the latest Consumer Reports testing of hybrid 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 for shoppers wanting the most in a smaller sized sedan that is energy efficient.

Reliability is the number one factor car owners want and expect with the purchase of a new vehicle. However, many models do not meet this expectation. To help consumers find cars that do meet this expectation, analysts have dug into the data and determined that these are the 10 most reliable cars you can buy today.

According to one study some of today’s newest car models are predicted to wind up in garages for repair more often than ever before due to the complexity of added on safety features. However, some models are even worse than others according to a recent Consumer Reports list of what they say are the 10 vehicles that are the least reliable of them all.

Here’s the latest on the top four worst car recalls you want to be aware of when shopping for a used car to help you avoid buying not just a lemon, but a relatively rotten lemon amongst used cars. This includes one where Ford sent customers a warning sticker to place on their vehicles rather than initiate a recall.

Is your car lease due to end soon and you are thinking of exercising your contracted leased vehicle buyback option to save money with your car budget? Then you will want to know about this new lease scam that some dealerships are using to squeeze more money out of car lessees…illegally!

Here are the latest best new car deals for this Memorial Day Holiday that car shoppers need to know about on the 2022 models offered right now that come with money saving incentives that make these some very attractive models for smart shoppers.

Here’s your chance to discover Consumer Reports latest listing of fuel-efficient vehicle choices focused on shoppers looking for spacious SUVs and Minivans for taking long road trips this summer with their families.

Here’s the latest on smart consumer choices when it comes to finding the best cars for teens that focuses on safety features and proven reliability in not just new car models but used models under $20,000 as well, recently recommended by Consumer Reports automotive analysts that are both affordable…and safe.

Here is a summary of Consumer Reports recently recommended two- and three-row model midsized SUVs that consumers who were so satisfied with the models they bought, stated in a questionnaire that they would definitely buy their vehicle again.

Have you been hesitant to buy any used car that has a CVT (continuously variable transmission) because of what you may have heard about its history? Here’s the latest that discusses what the problem was and what model and years of vehicles had serious CVT transmission problems…and which models don’t.

Reliable coupes, sedans, and roadsters that are good choices for drivers looking for a little fun on the road without breaking the bank.

Are there any repairs mechanics will just refuse to do? Here’s one example of a repair job that truck owners often find it difficult to hire a mechanic willing to take a chance on that is among the sketchiest repairs truck owners often need.

Here’s a must-see video that talks plainly and clearly about why we have so many sensors installed in today’s cars, what they do, and why this is a good thing.

Here’s a must-see video that talks plainly and clearly about the pros and cons of hydrogen fuel vs lithium-ion vs solid-state batteries in vehicles that are important to understand because a new hybrid vehicle is in the works by Toyota that could be a gamechanger for the automotive industry.

Here’s this Friday’s TGIF car repair humor video share with an overall “Why Some Owners Should Not Try DIY Repairs and Mods” theme that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your day.

These automotive experts have the answer to whether you should be buying a new or a used vehicle to get the best value for your hard-earned dollars.

Here’s a closer look at the 4-cylinder Turbo engine---the T24A-FTS---that replaced their traditional V6 recently.

Do older Prius models tank or at least lose some of their fuel efficiency as they get older? Here is a 2009 Prius this mechanic shows as an example of what you can expect after the first 100,000 miles.

Would you like to be a Happy Hybrid Car owner? According to the latest Consumer Reports survey of compact Hybrid cars, these models are the ones Hybrid owners were found to be the happiest with owning.

Wonder how your SUV sizes up with the latest updated side impact crash test? Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on how current midsized SUVs did after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) beefed up its side impact crash test.

Find out why this Toyota mechanic will no longer bother using aftermarket parts for his customers’ repairs and what it means to you.

Is CarFax reliable when it comes to letting car shoppers know the true condition of a used car? One mechanic says no and has the opinion that CarFax is the equivalent of excrement. Is this true?

Contrary to what you might be led to believe, buying an electric vehicle today does not make sense on multiple fronts for the reasons given by the EV industry and social media. Here’s what one mechanic has to say about gas prices, EV snake oil, and the EV trend we are seeing today that explains why you should not jump on the EV bandwagon just yet.

Buying a rental car is typically advised against because of poor maintenance by rental agencies and because some renters…quite frankly…abuse rental cars. However, there is another reason why buying a used rental is a bad idea due to a shared fault of both the renter and the rentee.

See how a tow company damaged a Toyota and what they tried to do to avoid responsibility for the damage their employee caused.

It’s Friday and once again time for some car repair humor that should make you feel slightly smarter than the owners of these vehicles with this twofer submission for your viewing enjoyment.

Before you buy a plug-in vehicle, it’s probably worth doing some research into where, besides your own home or perhaps your workplace, you can recharge your vehicle. Frankly, to not do so is somewhat reckless, since there are a number of regions in the country where your options for public charging may be limited.