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Ford Mustang Mach-E Owners Point Out The Downside With Most Modern Cars, and Propose a Solution

By Tim Healey on May 22, 2026 - 3:47PM EDT

Sometimes, car buyers have good ideas in terms of feedback for automakers. That appears to be the case when it comes to some owners of the Ford Mustang Mach-E.

2015 Nissan Altima odometer showing over 642,000 miles

Nissan Altima Survives Over 642,000 Miles, Despite All Odds, Breaking The Myth For Bad Reliability

By Dimitar Angelov on April 28, 2026 - 4:02AM EDT

The Nissan Altima, reportedly, still has the original transmission and even survived a crash.

The switch to a much less-powerful vehicle is well-founded in this case

Tesla Model S Owner Switches To Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Says It Was The Practical Choice

By Dimitar Angelov on April 21, 2026 - 5:41AM EDT

The owner's decision to switch from the Tesla Model S to Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was not taken lightly, but reliability issues prompted the change in vehicle.

Kia Stinger 3.3-liter Twin-turbo V-6 engine

Kia Stinger Owner Has To Pay The Car's Value In Engine Replacement, And At This Point, People Are Going To Start Putting V-8 Engines In

By Dimitar Angelov on April 10, 2026 - 7:58AM EDT

The owner is being charged $17,898 for an engine replacement, and is being denied warranty twice, so far.

Toyota GR Corolla Owner Paid $4,500 For a Clutch Replacement All In, Raising Questions

By Dimitar Angelov on April 4, 2026 - 5:22AM EDT

The potentially steep price and premature clutch wear that are known issues on some Toyota GR Corolla model years have this owner worried, as this isn't the first time he has reported clutch-related issues.

Toyota Sienna Owner Says, "It Ain't Pretty, But After 551,809 Miles, It Can Be As Ugly As It Wants"

By Dimitar Angelov on April 2, 2026 - 11:13AM EDT

Owner praises the Toyota minivan, which shows some wear and tear on the outside, but still runs strong after well over 500,000 miles on the “clock”, proving the brand still knows how to make cars that last.

Genesis G70 Owner Shocked After Picking Up His Car From The Dealership, And Finding Damage Due To Unfastened Bolts

By Dimitar Angelov on April 1, 2026 - 5:39AM EDT

Following the incident, the Genesis might need a new hood.

Mazda Owner Says His 2025 CX-5's Automatic Brakes Are Randomly Slamming To a Stop, Raising The Question If Some Safety Systems Do More Harm Than Good

By Dimitar Angelov on March 25, 2026 - 5:57AM EDT

The 2025 Mazda CX-5's automatic brakes seem to be overreacting, according to the owner, as the explains they “slam” for no apparent reason.

Owner Took A Once-in-a-lifetime Chance At an Extremely Cheap Hyundai Genesis 5.0, And It's Either a Jackpot Or a Money Pit

By Dimitar Angelov on March 20, 2026 - 8:08AM EDT

The owner bought this rare Genesis Sedan V-8 for $2,500, but the car isn’t perfect, raising the question whether this is the bargain of the century or a potential money pit.

Kia Stinger GT Owner Outraged After Paying Over $1.000 For a Thermostat Replacement

By Dimitar Angelov on March 18, 2026 - 5:39AM EDT

The Kia owner was charged way above what the average price for such a job is, and it appears this isn’t an isolated case.

1994 Dodge Viper R/T10 crashed by a valet driver

"Never Using Valet Again", Dodge Viper Owner Says, After Finding His Car Totaled In A Parking Lot

By Dimitar Angelov on March 13, 2026 - 5:53AM EDT

This Dodge Viper has sustained significant damage to the front, likely totaling the car.

Owner Says: "I Traded In My Q50 For a Brand-new 2024Hyundai Elantra N, Only 9388 Miles On It.", But Fellow Members Warn He Is Replacing One Problem For Another

By Dimitar Angelov on February 13, 2026 - 9:11AM EST

Fellow Infiniti owners don’t seem to approve of the Korean performance sedan’s reliability, with some claiming he is “replacing repairs for more repairs”.

Miata Owner Is Hesitant About Switching To a Subaru BRZ Due To Potential Engine Failure And RTV Issues, But Are The Fears Well-Founded?

By Dimitar Angelov on February 10, 2026 - 10:30AM EST

Sometimes, the internet exaggerates problems, and it’s one of those times where the car community clarifies things, for prospective owners.

Buying a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser sight unseen

Buying A Used Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series Sight Unseen: Pros And Cons

By Dimitar Angelov on February 9, 2026 - 6:54AM EST

The high-mileage SUV was acquired by the TFL YouTube channel, and proves that some risks are worth taking.

2025 Toyota Sienna damage - melted exterior plastic trim

Sienna Owner Gets Called Out After Blaming Toyota "Cheap" Build Quality for Damage

By Dimitar Angelov on February 5, 2026 - 7:29AM EST

The damage on this 2025 Toyota Sienna seems to be caused by a very unlikely, but very real phenomenon, and fellow owners are worriled by the potential dangers.

2025 Toyota Sienna accident while attempting to merge onto a main road

Toyota Sienna Owner: "Tankful for 10 Airbags" and "We Had Zero Issues With The Middle Seats, Following a Serious Crash

By Dimitar Angelov on February 4, 2026 - 4:19AM EST

The owner’s 16-year daughter was driving when the accident happened, but thank God, everyone walked away uninjured.

Tesla front-end damage after hitting a snowman fileld with cinder blocks

Tesla Owner Loses a "Fight" With a Snowman, Blames The Kid's Parents

By Dimitar Angelov on February 3, 2026 - 3:51AM EST

It is safe to say that Tesla cars are not snowman-resistant, and one owner found that out the hard way.

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser with 546k miles on the odometer, on the original engine and transmission

This 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Has Well Over 500,000 Miles On The Odometer, And Despite a VSC Warning, The Owner Isn't Planning On Selling It Anytime Soon

By Dimitar Angelov on January 29, 2026 - 4:55AM EST

This high-mileage SUV shows why Toyota is still a prime choice for long-term vehicles, but also displays a well-known issue on the dashboard.

Owner: My 2026 Sienna XLE Has Condensation On The Back Of The Oil Cap After 900 Miles, Dealer Looks At It, Says It's Normal

By Dimitar Angelov on January 24, 2026 - 9:09AM EST

The sight of a milky residue on the oil cap is understandably worrying, but in this case, it seems to be driver error.

Is Toyota Cheaping Out On The 2026 Sienna? Some Owners Seems To Think So, But The Issue Might Be In The Dealer

By Dimitar Angelov on January 12, 2026 - 4:54AM EST

Toyota says the feature should be standard, but this owner does not have it on his 2026 Sienna XSE, raising a lot of questions.

A red 2026 Corvette Stingray speeds down a city street at dusk. Motion blur highlights its aerodynamic design, reflecting a sense of power and excitement.

I Have Purchased Six Brand New Corvettes Since 2002 and Two of Them Were Lemons, and These Two Cases Forced Me to Lawyer Up Because of GM

By Aram Krajekian on January 7, 2026 - 8:16PM EST

A lifetime of Corvette loyalty for one owner unraveled after two lemon cases turned ownership into a drawn-out legal battle.

Kia Stinger Owner Has The Dreaded Oil-pressure Warning, Says It Lost A Whole Quart After He "Topped It Off Yesterday "

By Dimitar Angelov on December 17, 2025 - 5:05AM EST

This is not an isolated case and Kia is replacing some engines free of charge, but troubleshooting the problem reveals that it may be down to a $240 part.

Some Kia Stinger owners experience key fob malfunction, and we look into the issue

Kia Stinger Not Detecting Both Keys? Here’s the Real Reason

By Dimitar Angelov on December 8, 2025 - 5:56AM EST

Some Kia Stinger owners are experiencing problems where the key fobs aren't being detected by the car, and we delve into the potnetial causes before you spend big money.

Buyer's Dilemma: Toyota Land Cruiser Vs Toyota 4Runner

By Dimitar Angelov on December 3, 2025 - 8:42AM EST

An owner is torn between two seemingly very different Toyota SUVs, and owners share their insight on which one is the better buy, but the subject becomes divisive.

Owner: "I really enjoyed the Kia Stinger When It Worked, But I Had More Problems With That Car Than Anything I’ve Ever Owned, So I Picked Up a Toyota Corolla And I’m Really Happy With It.

By Dimitar Angelov on November 25, 2025 - 7:19AM EST

The unusual switch from a performance car to the much more frugal Toyota Corolla may seem unusual, but it makes more sense than one might think.

Certain Toyota GR Corolla may experience premature clutch wear, even without spirited driving.

Toyota GR Corolla Owner Says, "I've got a 2023 And Sure Hope Toyota Will Warranty When It Goes.", After Owners Complain From Vague Feel And Premature Clutch Wear

By Dimitar Angelov on November 24, 2025 - 9:54AM EST

According to owner reports, some early Toyota GR Corolla models experience vague clutch feel and wear out extremely fast. We could be looking at another Toyota recall.

Third-generation Toyota Sequoia driver instrument cluster

Toyota Sequoia Shows "Braking Power Low, Stop In A Safe Place, See Owner's Manual" Message, And It May Be A Serious Safety Hazard

By Dimitar Angelov on October 29, 2025 - 6:44AM EDT

Any warning message about potential brake failure is alarming, and it is now up to the dealership to get to the bottom of why this Toyota Sequoia has brake issues.