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Cybertruck owner Jerry Higby is in a bind: his pointer is destroying his seats, and is obsessed with the window button! He needs a solution beyond a kennel. Are those "saggy" Tesla hammock beds worth it? What's the best seat protection for canines?

A common issue? Warped Tesla Cybertruck tailgates. One owner received a worse replacement, forcing Tesla engineering to halt all fixes until a proper solution is found. Here's what this means for every Cybertruck owner.

The 8-spd transmission in Mike's 2019 Silverado hit 45k miles, demanding a pricey flush. The bill? $562. That steep cost has sparked a fiery debate in the owners' group: Is this highway robbery or just the price of keeping a modern truck running smoothly?

Malachi's 2016 Toyota Highlander never stops driving, forcing gas stops every 2 days! He gets 25 MPG, uses 91 octane gas, and needs help boosting mileage for his V6 FWD. What's the best advice for any Highlander owner wanting to increase their mpg? 

Even as Tesla’s FSD racks up billions of safe miles, regulators are opening new investigations. The numbers suggest a breakthrough, but is the world truly ready to hand over the wheel?

When this GMC Sierra EV owner hitched up a trailer for the first time, his drive turned into a real-world test of patience and physics, showing how towing can turn EV range from a number into a challenge.

Gabriel is shocked by the intense "hate" he feels while driving his Tesla Cybertruck on the road. From rude gestures to shouted insults, the abuse is a stark contrast to his old Model Y. He wonders if other owners feel the same, especially with kids.

Is there a problem with the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid's blower motor? An owner says he's on his fourth failed motor, and the dealer refuses to replace this one under the factory warranty. Is it a common issue or a one-off? What Honda owners need to know.

A Toyota Tacoma owner's 'luck' ran out! After a simple recall, his 2024 Tacoma turned into a nightmare: $34K miles, a dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree, engine power loss, and malfunctions galore. What Tacoma owners need to know. 

A 2022 Chevy Silverado owner with under 30k miles calls it "Garbage!" After a loud clunk, the engine died on the highway. RPMs and speed dropped before it went into neutral. Is this a common issue, and what is the solution for Silverado owners?

When power goes silent, curiosity takes over. This GMC Sierra EV owner didn’t set out to challenge tradition, but his towing test against old-school expectations starts a new conversation about what real truck power feels like.

A $300 credit sounded fair to this Tesla Cybertruck owner until they discovered how much it really costs to make things right. What started as a simple recall turned into a lesson about the true price of Tesla ownership.

A Tesla Model 3 owner needs brakes, and the $1041 dealer quote is a tough pill to swallow. Can owners really perform a DIY brake job at home to save cash? Here is the step-by-step guide on parts, and whether you can skip the service center for good!

Toyota Highlander owners beware! Is your driver's side door paint wearing off at just 1,600 miles like Curt's? Will Toyota cover this paint durability issue on the Highlander, or will owners be left covering the bill? What Highlander owners need to know. 

Is there a problem with the Tesla Cybertruck when it goes into an automatic carwash? Some owners say yes, and that their truck goes dark. Check out what happened to one owner and what Tesla Support told him to do to fix the problem. 

The Dacia Hipster Concept is a brilliantly affordable, stylishly practical EV. It perfectly nails Dacia's value-focused strategy, making it an ideal second or kid’s car.

Volvo's new EX30, while slightly above the promised $35k price, is a brilliant, nearly-affordable entry to the premium EV market. Leveraging the brand's reputation for safety and design, it has become an instant sales success, positioning Volvo the future

Silent EVs lack the soulful sound of gasoline supercars. While competitors use fake, synthesized noises, Ferrari will amplify the authentic, natural acoustic frequencies from its electric motors, creating a unique and genuine sound signature for a new era

Alpha's Wolf is a brilliant bet on simplicity, offering an affordable, no-frills electric truck for a massive, overlooked market.

BMW's new i3 corrects its predecessor's flaws, perfectly targeting the affordable premium EV segment at exactly the right time.

A newly bought 2022 Toyota RAV4 sputters out with smoke and a warning light right after a fill-up. The dealership blames 28 cents of "extra" gas. Is the owner being given the runaround, or is that overfill really the culprit? Sierra's unbelievable story.

Musk’s announcement that Tesla will deprioritize the $25,000 affordable vehicle in favor of the Cybercab has caused discontent among Tesla fans. Tesla fans implore Elon Musk to reconsider, saying he should produce both vehicles.

A routine CR-V oil change becomes a nightmare! A dealer tech fails to bolt the oil pan shield, leaving the owner with a loud scraping noise. The dealer refuses to fix their mistake and throws the plate in the trunk. Here's Cole's incredible story.

Tesla dropped new “affordable” trims for the Model 3 and Model Y, but does $37,000 really sound affordable anymore? Between inflation, interest rates, and a thriving used EV market, buyers might see value in very different ways.

Nearly 233,000 miles later, this 2009 Honda Civic is still proving why old-school reliability is hard to beat, and why Honda’s newest generation has big shoes to fill.

A Cybertruck owner says he started noticing a foul odor a few days after taking delivery. He adds that Tesla eventually found the rodent’s nest and feces, causing the smell, but this has dampened his excitement for the $97,000 truck.

After a thrilling Cyberbeast demo, Daniel weighs the future against the costly repairs of his 2016 Chevy Silverado. Is the Cyberbeast just a faster truck, or is there a bigger, better dream in the Cybertruck AWD? What would you do?

A Toyota dealer charging $480 for a differential fluid change on a 2024 Highlander at 30k miles? A Highlander owner is asking if this service is actually needed or just a dealership upsell? Here is what all Toyota Highlander owners need to know. 

Cybertruck owners are expressing their wish that Tesla would allow them to turn off rear-wheel steering while towing. One Cybertruck owner claims he jackknifed his truck while driving forward & blamed the 4-wheel steering for the incident.

A Honda Prologue owner’s first 100% charge didn’t bring the excitement she expected. What she discovered instead led to the realization of how much range depends on the driver and not just the car.