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By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado with 300 miles suffered a dead 5V battery overnight. Dealerships admit stuck over-the-air (OTA) software updates cause massive parasitic draws on the 12V system. Here is what truck owners must do to prevent a total network freeze.
By Noah Washington on
The owner paired a 2025 Tundra Platinum TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX with a 2026 Coachmen Apex Nano 186BH. The trailer’s 4,700-pound GVWR and 22-foot-11 length kept the setup inside the truck’s comfort zone.
By Armen Hareyan on
A Ram 2500 owner paid $6,400 for a repair his warranty should have covered, then got his truck back missing half its fan shroud with a coolant light glowing on the dash. See what the dealer blamed for the damage.
By Tim Healey on
Comments from Honda Ridgeline owners suggest that they love the truck not for what it can do in the snow, but because of all the various problems it solves and challenges it can handle.
By Armen Hareyan on
Ram's 2026 Rebel X starts near $72,000 and quietly targets BMW X5 and Lexus GX buyers instead of the Ford F150 or Silverado ZR2. It's an unexpected shift that most truck shoppers haven't caught onto yet.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum owner is living a travel nightmare after his twin-turbo V6 engine completely seized 750 miles from home. Left without a rental car or corporate support, he's stuck paying out-of-pocket for an unexpected engine swap.
By Denis Flierl on
A Texas owner traded his 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 with 47K miles for a 2026 Tundra Platinum. Here is why extreme high-mileage drivers are shifting to full-size platforms to preserve long-term powertrain durability and resale value. Will the strategy work?
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner switched to Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT 285/65R20 tires, drove Atlanta to Charlotte at 75 mph, and saw 2.1 mi/kWh one way and 1.9 mi/kWh coming back. The range loss may be smaller than the tread suggests.
By Noah Washington on
The trailer looked legal by tow rating, but the scale tickets point toward a loaded truck near or over GVWR, a 29-foot high-profile camper, and a weight-distribution setup that needs a full reset before the next trip.
By Tim Healey on
The next Honda Ridgeline may or may not move to a hybrid powertrain, but for now, the current 3.5-liter V6 has quite the history.
By Armen Hareyan on
The Ford transmission park issue can be easily misunderstood because people may think the transmission suddenly shifts into Park while you're driving, but the real story is about what happens after the damage occurs. Now Ford is recalling 741,000 cars.
By Denis Flierl on
A lifelong Ram owner’s factory-ordered 2025 Limited bricked after just one week due to cascading shifter and ABS module failures. Hit with backordered parts, the loyalist is walking away from the brand forever, exposing a brutal new reliability crisis.
By Noah Washington on
A 17-day trip produced 97 Supercharger sessions, 88 unique Superchargers, 29 hours and 15 minutes plugged in, and an average charging stop under 20 minutes.
By Noah Washington on
The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 felt more planted, more comfortable, quicker, and stayed level while towing a Nautique G23. The catch was the truck’s estimate: 180 to 200 miles of full-charge towing range.
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota dealer left a 2024 Tundra oil cap off during a 1,500-mile Texas dust storm. Here is the technical breakdown of how severe silica contamination impacts the twin-turbo V6 engine and why a simple dealer oil flush will not prevent bearing wear.
By Tim Healey on
According to Cars.com, the 2026 Honda Ridgeline, which is built in Alabama, is one of the most American-made vehicles on the market.
By Mary Conway on
The new red, white and blue look is available on almost all Ford Super Duty trucks. The car race and concert will debut for Veteran's Day.
By Denis Flierl on
A four-time Chevy owner abandons a new 2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane after severe quality issues and dealer warranty visits, returning to GM with a 2026 GMC Sierra picked up for $10,000 under MSRP. Here is the technical breakdown of the truck swap.
By Noah Washington on
A new Tacoma owner says his camper is 3,900 pounds dry and about 4,900 pounds GVWR. The truck is within tow rating, yet the rear squat has him shopping for weight-distribution hitches, airbags, and Sumo springs.
By Denis Flierl on
When a dealer insider dumps his F-150 to cut his payment in half, the real twist isn’t the brand betrayal. It’s the failed V8 engine recalls and $13K repair traps waiting under the hood of his new Chevy Silverado. Check to see if you're trapped too!
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he has video proof of his sister’s neighbor spitting on his truck. However, despite clear video evidence, he’s unsure whether he should file a police report. He’s worried about how involving the police might affect his sister.
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost owner is towing a 30-foot travel trailer with a 6,733-pound dry weight and 895-pound dry tongue weight. The truck has the power. Payload is where the math gets tight.
By Denis Flierl on
When a Ford dealer insider dumps his new F-150 to save a fortune, the real plot twist isn't the brand betrayal, it’s the massive mechanical hurdle waiting under the hood of his new Chevy Silverado Trail Boss 6.2L project.
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 3.0L Duramax owner says the dealer first blamed bad fuel, but he pulled the tank and filter himself and found no evidence of it. The truck is now back at the dealer after a trail of engine, oil, heat, fuel, and emissions problems.
By Denis Flierl on
Buying a used 2023 Toyota Tundra for $44,000 with an un-remedied V35A engine recall is a major risk. As Toyota updates its #1 main bearing diagnostic protocols, out-of-warranty private buyers face severe repair backlogs compared to classic V8 reliability.
By Mary Conway on
To say that Ford had a tough year in 2025 is being kind. It set records for recalls and took a hard line with suppliers who provided shoddy products. Now, Ford is the No. 1 Mainstream Brand in J.D Power Initial Quality Study.
By Noah Washington on
The Tundra moved a 22-foot equipment trailer, a 10,000-pound skid steer, and several thousand pounds of attachments. The owner knew it was too much truck work for a half-ton, kept it slow, and had a dually coming the next day.
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV Denali owner expected his 2022 Ford F-250 Power Stroke to win a 20-to-60 mph trailer pull. The electric truck finished in about six seconds. The diesel took about 10.5.
By Denis Flierl on
A Virginia 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5 owner faces a $3,600 dealership demand for a TRD-approved leveling kit to keep his lifetime warranty intact. Here is how DIY 3-inch suspension modifications legally impact factory drivetrain and chassis coverage.
By Tim Healey on
Whether it’s the 2011 Honda Ridgeline vs the 2026 Honda Ridgeline or another model, there’s a never-ending debate among people on which generation is the best one to buy for any given model.