Car Questions (Page 13)

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.

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.

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.

Despite a few shortcomings in earlier models, the fifth-generation RAV4 continues to be a shining example of Toyota's dependability.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Consumer Reports analysts have this to say about what 2024 hybrid models earn their keep shortly after buying and which models do not.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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!

Why Home Depot is a top target for thieves and how the police needs your help in locating criminals they’ve identified.

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.

Here’s a minimalist tool recommendation for car owners who only want the bare minimum of tools in their car for repair emergencies.

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.

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.

Here’s an important consideration I almost missed when buying a new 2024 RAV4 Hybrid this past week while trying to save money.

Here are the basics of how a muffler works and one reason why an aftermarket Cherry Bomb or similar non-OEM glass pack muffler might be a bad idea for your car.

There are five critical settings you need to know about on your newer Subaru that will make a big difference in how it drives. If you drive a Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, or another all-wheel-drive Subaru model, you'll find my report helpful.