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Looking for a reliable car but a Toyota is out of your budget? Here is a bulletproof alternative, recommended by this mechanic that---believe it not---was actually made by Ford and favored by the police.

Here’s how easy it is to change the transaxle fluid on your Prius as long as you are aware of some not-so-minor details to avoid making a mistake.

Consumer Reports lists the top used car and truck models over the past 10 years ranging in price from below $10,000 up to $40,000 that includes the recommended model years you should be looking at.

Saw what looks like a promising decent used car deal on Facebook Marketplace? Here’s what you need to look for before buying one and what you should never do.

You’ve heard of ambulance-chasing attorneys, how about accident-chasing tow truck drivers?! Here’s a warning about a legal tow truck charge scam that can cost you thousands of dollars.

Should you consider buying a mechanic’s tool set from Harbor Freight as a gift this Christmas? Find out now how Harbor Freight compared in a multi-tool set review.

If your Tacoma is getting on in years, here’s advice from a Toyota mechanic you need to be aware of before ordering a replacement part you might not have considered ever needing.

Here’s an interesting factoid about what blown head gasket sealants and preserving eggs have in common. Plus, what you really need to know about mechanic-in-a-can leak stopping products to make them work.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, Outback, and Forester are the brand's top-selling models, but there are questions about future models. Here are five questions that loom large for the Japanese automaker.

We compare the Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick in Cactus Gray side by side and ask, “Who wore it better?”

Have you ever wondered where the material for the soft tops, accessories, and interior bits for your Ford Bronco Sport or Bronco come from? The answer is made in America Haartz Corp. Here's why it matters.

Here’s the second installment of insider secrets and tips to shopping at Harbor Freight to get the best deals possible; some controversial points from the first video installment; and what employees say about dumpster diving at HF.

A must-watch automotive feat showing a Visible V8 for adults who are willing to up their game using real automotive parts with model building and have as much fun as a kid at Christmas.

If you are considering adding some upgrades to your Ford EcoBoost engine, you will want to see what can happen when that upgrade is too aggressive and pushes an EcoBoost’s limits.

Here’s an informative comparison of the 4680 and the 2170 battery cells used in Tesla with in-depth information between the cell types and what it means for each cell and how your Tesla model is built.

Here’s the latest explanation of everything you need to know about lithium-ion batteries to stay informed and up to date on the tech that might not really determine just how much longer ICE vehicles will still be around.

Is your Prius ready for winter? Find out how to make this important winter maintenance check that is simple and avoid winding up stranded on the road at the worst time of the year.

Here are 10 of the cheapest new models that are solid, safe, and reliable, recently recommended by CR analysts that includes 3 Toyota models!

If you had to recommend one car for someone you know who will never remember to change its oil, here’s one model that came into a garage with just 8 ounces of original oil and over 200,000 miles.

Here are the latest selections car buyers need to know on what 2023 models right now that are the best SUV deals available today with current incentives offered by dealers.

Here is an important part of your vehicle maintenance checks you need to do AFTER your dealership mechanic has serviced your car with an oil change.

What are the best winter and snow tires for the Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, or other Subaru all-wheel-drive models? Here are the best tires recommended by Consumer Reports this winter.

Here are six of the most asked questions by new owners of the Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, and other new models with the new 11.6-inch touchscreen display. We will provide the answers to your most burning questions.

A Ford Bronco Sport owner recounts how her vehicle proved bulletproof. Here is her harrowing story.

Here’s a best flex head ratchet test review that will reveal which brand is the better ranging from $18 to $226 that will tell you whether that Black Friday Deal is really a good deal after all.

Discover right now the SUV and truck tires Consumer Reports analysts say are stand outs for performance, safety, and treadwear reliability to get you ready for this winter.

OEM parts warning tip for owners of all Toyota models that will save money and possibly avoid a potential accident from happening.

Here’s a beginner’s guide for choosing a classic car or truck for use as a daily driver that will help you avoid the pitfalls of choosing the wrong used car or truck.

Here are the latest, best new deals on two pickup truck models that will help you save money on a below-MSRP new truck purchase right now.

Practical reasons why you should stay away from European luxury and sports cars on the used car market…even if it is immaculate and well-maintained.