Car Questions (Page 16)

A new scam warning for car shoppers who need to know how to avoid buying a stolen car from Carvana or other dealerships.

Cheaper oil begs the question “Is my car engine getting the additives it needs to ensure long-lasting performance when buying a less expensive motor oil?” Here’s one analysis comparing Kirkland motor oil with Mobil 1.

Can a brand-new vehicle really be legally sold as-is without the protections new vehicle owners expect? Here’s a lesson many new vehicle owners learn the hard way and how you can avoid this trap.

If you dislike being blinded by oncoming traffic at night, read on.

Aging headlights can reduce your nighttime view to roughly 145 feet compared to 363 feet when new. These test results of 7 leading headlight restoration brands reveal one clear winner which DIY brand is the best.

Here’s a $3,500 reason why you should buy a Toyota over a Ford today.

According to Consumer Reports surveys, these 3-year-old mid-sized Toyota SUVs score either above or well above average in reliability and offer exceptional value to used car shoppers.

For Ford F-150 owners with the 5.0-liter Coyote engine, here is a must-know about the top 5 most common coolant leak sources and what you can do about them.

Here are 12 models Consumer Reports analysts report that have proven themselves capable of reaching at least 200,000 miles and more in many cases where owners followed one key bit of advice.

According to Consumer Reports analysts, these domestic models are the highest scoring for shoppers looking for new vehicles from traditional U.S. brands.

How do you get the best fuel mileage from your Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, or another all-wheel-drive model? Here are ten tips to help you squeeze the most out of a tank of gas.

Oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine. Does new unused, unopened motor oil ever go bad? One motor oil expert recommends two simple ways to test your unused oil at home.

The value of your Subaru vehicle could drop if you do these seven things. Check out this report to see what to do and what not to do.

Here’s a warning about what out-of-state license plate you need to be wary of when buying a used car.

Here’s a quick review of 10 tools every mechanic needs according to one popular YouTube mechanic, plus some Harbor Freight tool recommendations from this writer.

Here is an informative explanation of what you should be doing to ensure your EV battery life remains optimal, and why this expert says it really does not matter…but it actually does.

These seven fuel-efficient 5-year-old nonhybrid midsized sedans are a smart and satisfying buy according to a new Consumer Reports analysis.

Learn how to stop that plastic oil pan leak on your Ford F-150 with the best foolproof step-by-step instructions and demo that will help you do it like a professional mechanic.

When it comes to what new models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports’ website, CR analysts created a new “Most Popular” list to aid your new car shopping research.

What sets the 2024 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, Ascent, and Solterra apart from other SUVs? Check out one Subaru feature you'll want this winter.

Here’s a summary of the latest update Consumer Reports analysts have recently made with their best used vehicles under $5,000 that they say have strong reliability and performed well in CR's tests.

$200 to replace a broken license plate bolt?! Here’s how you can do your simple repairs much cheaper starting with the best drill bit set for your car maintenance and repairs.

There is one Subaru feature you should never pay extra for. Check out the navigation upgrade you don't need and the best option for new Subaru owners that's free.

A mechanic and ex-dealership technician shares the truth about how dealerships service department operate, how to spot a shady one, and what you should and should not do at a service department.

One popular mechanic has this to say about what looks like a good deal on a used Tesla.

Used car swindles can make you both an accomplice and a victim. Here’s one example of a scam you can detect in a used car that should have you calling the police.

Here are the pickup truck models and years you should be looking for when it comes to a proven history of reliability.

I have tested electric vehicles from nearly every brand for over a decade in harsh winter conditions. Here are the truths, the lies, and the myths about how EVs work in winter clarified. 

Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on four models of used pickup trucks you should consider from 2021 that proved to be exceptional when it came to reliability and repairs.

If you are looking for the best tire brand of 2024, here are the results of a Consumer Reports updated review with a focus on their highest-recommended tire brands and their particular models of tire.