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A new 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner's sunroof leaks every time it rains, but the dealer calls it "normal" and "minimal." Is water dripping inside your new SUV ever acceptable? Mold, rust, and worry: What Toyota RAV4 owners need to know. 

You have probably heard the saying “cars are meant to be driven” and one owner of a classic Porsche 911 took the meaning very seriously.

A Cybertruck owner taking delivery found four major flaws on his brand-new pickup. A frunk fail, a scratch, odd discoloration, and a rivet issue. Did the dealership swap it for a pristine one, and was he first handed a reject? What buyers need to know. 

A Ram owner's nightmare leads to a surprising trade. He traded a new 2025 Ram 1500 for an older 2023 Ford F-150 with higher mileage. Why? Major electrical issues and terrible customer service. Will the older Ford F-150 last?

Mercedes and YASA not only achieved a new world record but also showcased the validity of this next-generation powertrain.

Influential Tesla personality Sawyer Merritt shares his personal experience with Tesla Service. Sawyer says he took his Model Y in for service, and Tesla gave him a loaner Cybertruck. Sawyer is extremely happy with the Cybertruck and the level of service.

A low-mileage 2016 CR-V bought from an elderly couple? Sounds perfect! But one owner's dream ride might hide a CVT transmission nightmare. Rare driving and overdue maintenance: is this "great deal" a ticking time bomb? What used car buyers need to know. 

A 2022 Chevy Silverado with 47k miles passes the L87 6.2 recall with "flying colors" after a 0W-40 full synthetic change. The owner reports higher oil pressure at idle. Is your truck next? A 100k drivetrain warranty adds peace of mind.

A 2024 Toyota Tundra suffered catastrophic engine failure at only 27K miles. The post by Ernie Lee Mozingo details the controversial fix: a complete powertrain overhaul that required removing the entire cab. What does this mean for Tundra owners?

A Ford F-150 with a Carolina Squat is raising eyebrows. Bailey Musselwhite is here to "upset some of you" with a seriously divisive truck mod. Are you for it or against it?

The 2025 Tacoma arrives, but so do ridiculous markups. Get ready for the hidden cost. Buyers are slamming dealers for adding "nonsense market markup" to the hottest new truck. Is your local dealer guilty? Is this the new norm for Tacoma buyers?

One day after buying her new Honda, Candice Cooper's entire dashboard went wild. Now, she wants her old car back and is questioning the brand's legendary reliability. Read her frustrating story and share if you've had this CR-V electrical nightmare. 

A Tesla Model Y owner reports a dispute with Allstate insurance. He states that he was rear-ended a few weeks ago, and the insurance adjuster provided an estimate; however, now the rear glass has cracked out of nowhere.

A $15M license plate on a Mansory Tesla Cybertruck? That's what Nic Cruz Patane spotted in Dubai! A level of luxury you have to see to believe, and what it means for Cybertruck buyers now. 

Nissan and Infiniti make a valiant effort to bring back the glory of the old days with new enthusiast-centric models, but is it a case of "too little too late"?

$146K for a Ford Raptor R?! An F-150 owner's shock at the dealership's price tag leads to a simple decision: stick with the reliable 2019 F-150 XLT he already owns. Is the Raptor R worth the insane markup? See what F-150 enthusiasts say.

A Tesla Model Y owner reports that a mouse chewed through the electrical wiring in her car. Now, Tesla is asking her to pay $450 to repair the damaged cables, but she claims the EV maker should fix it under warranty.

A 2025 Tundra Owner is not happy: Adrian Olivares is getting just 230 miles per tank. Is this the new Toyota Tundra norm or a personal problem? Owners are talking about range, regrets, and whether the Tundra is too thirsty. What owners need to know. 

Cybertruck owners are sharing various ways they've hurt themselves on the truck’s sharp edges. Most sustained deep cuts on their fingers, but some, including children as young as 8 years old, have received cuts on their heads due to the truck.

A Cybertruck owner says kids crashed a go-kart right into his Cybertruck. He adds, “Tesla Certified Shop says they can simply sand and polish the area, but it might end up looking different from the rest of the vehicle.”

Silverado/Sierra owners: Yorch Glez ditched his Chevy Silverado 5.3L V8 for the Silverado 3.0L Duramax and regrets it! He's considering going back. Is the Duramax really a downgrade? What's your take?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner who thought his truck came with lane-keeping features as standard states, “If you don’t stop it, it will drive off the road.” He adds, “First Tesla had to buy back my Model Y under Lemon Law, and now this.”

While the H9 is supposed to be a premium offering, it comes at a reasonable price, but it falls short in one particular aspect, and it’s not the one I was expecting.

A Cybertruck owner says he was driving on the highway with FSD engaged when he started to feel uncomfortable and decided to add a cushion. However,  when he got up, FSD disengaged automatically, causing him to swerve off the road.

A surprise Tesla birthday gift goes sideways! His wife says the Model Y is too big and too fast! Now Keoni from Oahu is hooked and planning to swap his truck for a Tesla. Will he give up his truck for the electric life? And what to do about his wife?

A full day behind the wheel of a Tesla Cybertruck was all it took for one driver to walk away convinced the hype doesn’t match the reality.

New-generation transmissions are getting smoother on paper and stranger in real life, and one 2025 Ram 1500 owner’s experience is starting to look less like an exception.

Several Tesla Cybertruck owners report strong vibrations on the driver side door at highway speeds. One owner says the vibration is so intense that it feels like an earthquake. However, Tesla has identified the problem and implemented a simple fix.

GM is relaunching the beloved Bolt EV for under $30k—a critical price point. But its success is threatened by GM's own disastrous decision to block Apple CarPlay, a move that could doom its best hope for mass-market EV adoption.

Lamborghini is reconsidering its all-electric Lanzador, now eyeing a hybrid. This smart pivot prioritizes the V12's soul over its Audi parent's EV platform, proving that hybrids are the undisputed kings of the modern supercar market.