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A 2024 Kia Sorento buyer says the only way she could afford to buy the new car was to get a Beacon from State Farm that lowered her insurance enough for her to afford the higher car payment. Is this a new trend in car sales or an isolated incident?

Imagine your car starts smoking after a routine oil change, and the dealer’s first request is to not fill out the service survey. Here’s why that one request at the Kia dealership might reveal more than they intended.

How many Toyota Tundra owners are getting a new engine, and are some outside the recall window? According to Aaron, the owner of a 2023 Tundra, the dealer states that they cannot provide a new engine and will only repair it. What owners need to know now.

Fans of Japanese sports cars are eagerly awaiting the rebirth of the Toyota Celica and exciting new bits of information just arrived from Japan.

One Hond CR-V owner speaks of a recurring issue with his SUV's odometer readouts, but can it be due to negligence?

Do you need an induction service cleaning for your Toyota RAV4? Jason says the Toyota dealer says he needs it done. But it's not listed in the 30K service menu. Is it a scam, like Jason thinks, or is it a legitimate service performed by the dealer?  

Is it cheaper to tow a trailer with a Tesla Cybertruck or a Ford F-350 Super Duty Diesel? Here is Joseph's towing experience with his Cybertruck and why he thinks it would have been cheaper with his Ford F-350 Diesel that was in the shop. 

It’s one thing when your truck breaks down, but it’s another when you realize the parts you added on your Chevy Silverado might be the first thing you lose. Here’s how one owner is trying to figure out what comes next.

You don’t expect your first upgrade decision to come five days into Tacoma ownership, but sometimes the road has other plans. Here's how one surprise encounter became the starting point for something better.

You can learn a great deal about a car from its owner after they've owned it for a year. Curt and his wife purchased a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a year ago. However, he has a warning for buyers. Check out what he says about the compact SUV before you buy. 

There is an easy fix to a well-known Hyundai issue that has been plaguing owners for years.

This Silverado became a roadside obstacle you couldn’t even push to safety, and what it took to move it left the owner stunned. Here’s why a $400 tool could turn a simple breakdown into a more dangerous situation.

One small change in Tesla’s next update could finally fix a camera view that’s been annoying owners for years. Here’s why this quiet tweak might be one of the most satisfying updates yet.

Despite being one of the most popular American SUVs, one Ford Explorer owner regrets his vehicle choice after previously driving Toyota and Lexus.

How bad can it get? A new Chevrolet Traverse owner does not want to be let down again. It's now twice in three months that her check engine light has lit up the dash. Is it a serious problem? It could be, so here's what Chevy Traverse owners need to know.

If it wasn't bad enough that Cole’s 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission died with only 15,000 miles on the truck, he has now waited over a month for it to be fixed. Additionally, the Toyota dealer has not contacted him via text or email to provide an update. 

There’s a difference between loving a brand and trusting it, and some lifelong GM truck owners are starting to realize that one doesn’t always guarantee the other.

Why are EV trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's trucks not meeting expectations? They fall short of truck buyers who use them for work, towing, and taking long trips. "They are a pain in the ass," one expert says. 

Elon Musk says he doesn’t understand why there is still hostility towards the Tesla Cybertruck, especially considering his falling out with President Donald Trump. Musk remarked, “What are they even mad about at this point?”

A Tesla Model Y buyer claims that Tesla attempted to sell him a vehicle riddled with problems. Making matters worse, Tesla employees downplayed the defects, saying, “At Tesla, we’re more concerned about technology rather than build quality.”

This isn't the typical kind of problem you expect from a luxury EV, but some Rivian owners are tussling with their phones to unlock their car that it’s starting to feel like part of the routine.

Does the Volkswagen Atlas have transmission issues that customers should be aware of? Yes, and here is one customer's amazing story. She purchased a 2025 Atlas SUV, and now, after two days and only 29 miles, the transmission needs to be replaced. 

It’s not always about what a truck can do, but about what life asks of it next. One Toyota Tundra owner found that out the hard way by having to depart with his Tundra.

Not every Ford Explorer is law enforcement, but this news crew found out that doesn’t always matter. Here’s further insight into the current situation in California, and what it says about how vehicles are being perceived.

Is this a case of dealer fraud or just pure negligence on the part of a Toyota dealer? Check out Gabby and Jesse’s unbelievable story of what they found after they had an oil change on their 2025 Toyota Tundra. Here is what customers should be aware of.

A Cybertruck owner voices his concerns after his truck ran over a chicken on the road. He states that the truck, operating under Tesla’s full self-driving network, did not even register that an accident had occurred.

Here is another Cadillac Escalade that is ready for a new engine. The $100,000 luxury vehicle has only 12,000 miles and is ready to go into the shop for an engine swap. What is GM doing about it? Here is a report that all GM buyers should be aware of. 

Will has a Tesla Cybertruck, and it's his first visit to the service center. He has six issues that need fixing on his new electric truck, and he's not the only owner with problems. Does Tesla have quality control issues? What are other CT owners saying?

You’d think charging faster is always better, but one Model 3 owner’s question sparked a deeper discussion that might make you rethink your nightly charging routine.

A Cybertruck owner claims that driving the truck has placed a significant burden on his family. He describes the personal attacks and negative treatment his little children endure, noting that they have started to experience bullying at school.