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Car Questions (Page 3)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2025 - 7:22AM
If you own a Toyota RAV4, a secret compartment is underneath the rear cargo area. It's a secret because few RAV4 owners even know about it. Andre, a Toyota expert, explains its specific use and what every RAV4 owner needs to know. 
By Dimitar Angelov on March 10, 2025 - 4:37PM
Nobody buys the Subaru BRZ looking for comfort, but there have been some complaints about this for some time, and some owners may have found a solution.
By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2025 - 8:06AM
A worldwide trend is happening as Tesla owners try to disguise their cars with other brands' logos. There is a Tesla Model 3 with an Audi logo, a Cybertruck with a Rivian logo, and some with Mazda and Honda logos. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.
By Dimitar Angelov on March 10, 2025 - 6:00AM
Old Toyotas, while famed for their reliability, are not exempt from small, irritating issues. Here are some good pointers if your 2014 RAV4 has this issue.
By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2025 - 8:28AM
Does Tesla have a buyback program for the Cybertruck and other models? Ashley says that she and her partner purchased a new Cybertruck, and Tesla is repurchasing it because it has so many problems. Here is what Tesla owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2025 - 6:51AM
Have you ever recommended a car to someone in your family and had it save their life? It happened to Ashley when her family was driving in a 2022 Subaru Outback and was hit by a truck. Here is Ashley's remarkable story. 
By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2025 - 10:50AM
A Honda dealer in Maryland has agreed to pay $3 million to the attorney general and pay some of its customers back for phony sales charges. Here is Renee's unbelievable story of how the Honda dealer made her pay the sales commission on a 2024 CR-V. 
By Timothy Boyer on March 8, 2025 - 9:35AM
Just because a car dealer hands you a Carfax Report does not mean the car is unquestionably fine and the Carfax Report does not need to be examined closely by you.
By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2025 - 7:59AM
Does the Toyota Highlander transmission have reliability problems? An owner named Alex says his transmission is dead, with only 40,000 miles on the car. Is this a common problem with the Highlander? Here is what Toyota Highlander owners need to know. 
By John Goreham on March 7, 2025 - 1:43PM
We conducted a test of the Dodge Daytona EV’s back seat and storage volume to see if it is real-world useful. The results were a big surpise.
By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2025 - 11:23AM
If you own a 2024 Honda CR-V, it has multiple recalls. However, owners like Leo say that their Honda dealer keeps telling them parts are unavailable, and they have to wait. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know about the recall situation. 
By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2025 - 6:32AM
Does Tesla have a problem with its FSD feature on the Cybertruck and other models? One owner says his Cybertruck has taken him across a double yellow line into oncoming traffic. Is this happening with other Tesla vehicles, or is it an isolated incident? 
By Dimitar Angelov on March 7, 2025 - 4:05AM
Looking for the next bargain SUV? Here's why it will come from the one Toyota model you least expected.
By Timothy Boyer on March 7, 2025 - 12:50AM
A common problem Ford will not fix because it is not a warranty issue raises the question of who is to blame, which serves as a warning to all new Ford owners.
By John Goreham on March 6, 2025 - 10:54AM
We paraphrase a Chevrolet Bolt EV owner who discovered that the vehicle did not have a spare tire. Many EV owners are frustrated to find out that a simple flat tire can result in their vehicle being towed and then out of service for quite some time.
By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2025 - 7:17AM
What happens when a 2021 Hyundai Palisade has an engine failure and is still under the factory warranty? It's covered if you are the first owner, but what happens to a customer if they are the second owner? Here is what all Hyundai owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2025 - 6:27AM
The 2025 Toyota Tundra is packed with technology, and it's great when it works. However, Jonathan bought a 2025 Tundra Limited, and some things are already going haywire. Here are his issues. Are other owners experiencing the same problems?
By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2025 - 7:28AM
Here is another story of a 2022 GMC Yukon Denali with only 31,000 miles sitting at the dealer waiting for a new engine. Is this a common problem for the GM 6.2-liter engine? Here is what GMC Yukon owners need to know.
By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2025 - 6:42AM
How is the Toyota Tundra engine replacement going? It's underway now at all Toyota dealers nationwide. Here is what some owners say about the process and information that all 2022 and 2023 Tundra owners want to know.
By Timothy Boyer on March 4, 2025 - 12:00AM
Would you always trust Tesla FSD when it looks like it is about to make a mistake in traffic?
By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2025 - 6:44AM
Here is a warning for all Tesla Model Y owners with small kids. Steve says he almost slammed the rear hatch on his kids because of the vehicle's design. Here is what all Tesla Model Y owners need to know.
By Mikey Garcia on March 2, 2025 - 12:29PM
The Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz shines with its retro design and nostalgic appeal, but below the surface lies a complex reality where it struggles to balance practicality and its premium price tag.
By Mikey Garcia on March 2, 2025 - 10:45AM
The Ford Maverick Hybrid is redefining rideshare with its stellar fuel efficiency, comfort, and versatility, making it a top choice. But as Tesla eyes the rideshare market and robotaxis loom, the future of human-driven ridesharing faces challenges.
By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2025 - 7:42AM
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner can't figure out why Toyota put a useless storage compartment on the center console. Nothing fits in the small space, so what is its purpose and intended use? Here's Toyota's surprising answer and what RAV4 owners need to know.
By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2025 - 6:58AM
A 2024 GMC Sierra owner has a failed 10-speed transmission that is only 6,500 miles in. The truck needs a new transmission, but the dealer doesn't have the right parts. Here is Matheus's frustrating story and what Sierra owners need to know.
By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2025 - 4:59AM
Here is one Tesla Model 3 owner's fascinating story. The police have asked nine times to look at her car's Sentry Mode for surveillance. She lives near an area where there is a lot of illegal activity. Is it common for police to ask this of Tesla owners? 
By Timothy Boyer on February 28, 2025 - 5:37PM
An essential change to Consumer Reports car reviews reveals the best used car recommendations to save you thousands when shopping for a safe and reliable sedan, SUV, or truck model.
By Dimitar Angelov on February 28, 2025 - 10:08AM
A few owners are starting to experience a minor but frustrating issue with their Hyundai Palisade SUV. So far, there is no proven, universal solution.
By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2025 - 10:06AM
Have you ever had a car you loved, put a lot of money into, and then it was totaled in a car crash? That happened to Catherine after her 2022 Subaru Crosstrek met a Dodge Ram pickup. Check out her incredible story.