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Car Questions (Page 3)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Timothy Boyer on March 28, 2024 - 11:14AM
If you have bought all-terrain tires from this popular brand the past few years (including early this year) here is a recall with answers to questions you will have about them.
By Timothy Boyer on March 26, 2024 - 2:35PM
Ten 2024 models that will not reach anywhere near the 200,000 miles or more car owners expect from their cars today. Plus, the 10 most reliable 2024 models.
By Timothy Boyer on March 24, 2024 - 9:45AM
An interesting car dealership horror story where the mechanic misdiagnosed a Toyota with only 11,000 miles on it advising the owner to buy a new engine. Plus, the cylinder fuel washing mistake car owners make.
By Timothy Boyer on March 23, 2024 - 9:39AM
Looking to buy a used GM car? Here is one easy red flag you should never overlook that can tell you a lot about this GM model’s condition and a simple test to confirm your worst suspicion.
By Timothy Boyer on March 22, 2024 - 11:41AM
The latest about one of the worst Lexus models you can buy used according to a Toyota mechanic, plus his recommendation of the best Lexus sedan ever made that you really should buy instead.
By Dimitar Angelov on March 20, 2024 - 5:09PM
Despite a few shortcomings in earlier models, the fifth-generation RAV4 continues to be a shining example of Toyota's dependability.
By Timothy Boyer on March 19, 2024 - 5:02PM
Should you shake your motor oil during an oil change? Does shaking old motor oil resuspend settled additives on the bottom of its container? Here are the latest answers to these questions about your car’s motor oil.
By Timothy Boyer on March 19, 2024 - 8:10AM
A popular Toyota mechanic explains where he gets his biggest bargain in hand tools for car repair with this one example/recommendation you should buy right now while available and its price remains low.
By Denis Flierl on March 19, 2024 - 7:05AM
It's the first day of spring, but don't take off the snow tires on your all-wheel-drive Subaru Crosstrek yet. Here's a warning from experts who live in snow country.
By John Goreham on March 18, 2024 - 2:06PM
In this installement of “Why I Bought the Vehicle I Did,” we do a Q&A with a new 2024 Honda Pilot owner and find out what made him choose this vehicle.
By John Goreham on March 18, 2024 - 1:51PM
In this installment of “Why I Bought the Car I Did,” MA explains why he returned to the Acura brand after a 30-year break.
By Timothy Boyer on March 18, 2024 - 1:44PM
Will adding more oil than recommended to your high-performance car affect how it runs? Here’s the in-general answer to this question based on what engine dyno results reveal.
By Timothy Boyer on March 18, 2024 - 10:52AM
When it comes to price and performance, here’s a surprising top winner when it comes to pitting several brands of heat guns against each other…and it is not Harbor Freight!
By Timothy Boyer on March 16, 2024 - 7:10PM
Here’s how one consumer wound up arrested 6 years after renting a car from this car rental service that serves as an important warning to consumers.
By Timothy Boyer on March 16, 2024 - 10:30AM
Avoid this common engine problem fix many Toyota RAV4 (and other models) owners try to fix but are doing it wrong because they use this one wrong part.
By Timothy Boyer on March 15, 2024 - 5:11PM
Consumer Reports analysts have this to say about what 2024 hybrid models earn their keep shortly after buying and which models do not.
By Timothy Boyer on March 15, 2024 - 10:45AM
Are you using the correct hand cleaner product while working on your car? Here’s a review that tried them all and my tip on what works best. Plus, the two worst solutions too many people use.
By Timothy Boyer on March 14, 2024 - 9:46AM
Here are the latest 10 solid, safe, and reliable 2024 models recommended by CR analysts who state that these models have the lowest transaction prices today.
By Timothy Boyer on March 13, 2024 - 10:47AM
Informative recommendations by a well-known “How-To” auto expert on how to find the best used first car for a new owner and how to go about maintaining it to last a long time.
By Timothy Boyer on March 12, 2024 - 5:06PM
When it comes to what used car models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports’ website, CR analysts recently created a new “Most Popular” list to aid your used car shopping research.
By Timothy Boyer on March 12, 2024 - 1:32PM
The average cost of a used car today is approximately $25,328. Here are 7 easy steps you have to follow in order to avoid being swindled during a used car sale.
By John Goreham on March 6, 2024 - 2:35PM
Electric vehicles offer one-pedal driving, which is wonderful. However, your brakes will last longer if you use them and maintain them periodically. Here’s what you should do. 
By Armen Hareyan on March 4, 2024 - 10:46AM
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner is wondering if an extended warranty that costs about $4.500 is necessary if he wants to keep his new RAV4 for 10 years.
By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2024 - 3:18PM
Don't pay Snap-On $333 for one important tool all DIY garages must have that Harbor Freight recently bested in a new tool review…that only cost me $40!
By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2024 - 1:51PM
Why Home Depot is a top target for thieves and how the police needs your help in locating criminals they’ve identified.
By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2024 - 9:07AM
Your coolant system has one leaking hose. Do you really need to replace all of them?! This and other maintenance advice from an engine repair specialist.
By Timothy Boyer on February 24, 2024 - 6:18PM
Here’s a minimalist tool recommendation for car owners who only want the bare minimum of tools in their car for repair emergencies.
By Timothy Boyer on February 24, 2024 - 2:02PM
Does your car have a burning oil smell? Here’s a simple diagnosis you can make that is easy and a good way to save money by avoiding “The Diagnosis Trap” I see at dealerships.
By Timothy Boyer on February 23, 2024 - 11:52AM
Here’s a DIY horror story that no one is sure exactly what happened (including myself, but I do have a few ideas) where one car owner claims to DIY his oil changes.
By Timothy Boyer on February 22, 2024 - 11:23AM
Here’s an important consideration I almost missed when buying a new 2024 RAV4 Hybrid this past week while trying to save money.