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Car Questions (Page 21)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Denis Flierl on October 8, 2023 - 7:30AM
Here are five hidden features on newer Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, and other models you want to know about. They will make your life easier.
By Timothy Boyer on October 7, 2023 - 10:09AM
The latest on reliable small cars to avoid and why, along with their better choice recommendations when shopping for a new car today.
By Timothy Boyer on October 6, 2023 - 10:56PM
Sometimes it is not the truck but the truck owner. Here’s a common problem this Tacoma owner unintentionally caused during a DIY repair.
By Timothy Boyer on October 5, 2023 - 3:21PM
Here’s the latest update toward choosing a great Hybrid car that is both fuel-efficient and reliable with Consumer Reports new listing of the best hybrid sedans that cost less than $35,000.
By Timothy Boyer on October 5, 2023 - 1:06PM
Here’s what the Toyota Tundra with a 3-inch lift option/kit looks like on the newest model and what it will cost you.
By John Goreham on October 3, 2023 - 9:02PM
A pro installer explains what electric vehicle tire sticker shock syndrome is and why it is happening to so many EV owners. 
By Timothy Boyer on October 3, 2023 - 9:49AM
Does your Tacoma have an odd vibration feeling to it when you accelerate? If so, then you will want to see how to diagnosis this problem that will not “just go away.”
By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2023 - 8:18AM
Is your Subaru ready for fall and winter driving? Here are eight tips that will help prep your Subaru and save you time and money in the long run. 
By Timothy Boyer on October 2, 2023 - 2:23PM
Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports analysts on which electric cars they recommend as the best to buy today. Plus, their comments on each model’s range and what to expect in the topmost long range models.
By Timothy Boyer on October 2, 2023 - 1:24PM
Here is what you need to know about 10 major problems you should be aware of before considering buying an electric car or SUV.
By Justin Hart on October 1, 2023 - 5:12PM
I’ve upgraded to an 8.5 kW solar panel array on my roof (from 4 kW on my old roof before I had to replace it). I’m pleased to say that, even in northerly Seattle, this is far more than I need to cover all the kWh my two electric vehicles need, so far.
By Timothy Boyer on September 29, 2023 - 10:51PM
When Harbor Freight charges more for a tool than other competitors charge, does this mean it’s overpriced? Plus, one important tool option that’s predictably better than Harbor Freight and costs half as much as a Snap-on.
By Timothy Boyer on September 28, 2023 - 3:41PM
You can combine SUV utility with fuel-efficient small-car practicality by choosing any one of these money-saving models per Consumer Reports latest listing of fuel-efficient and reliable midsized SUVs.
By Timothy Boyer on September 26, 2023 - 10:16PM
If you ever take your Toyota Tundra to a garage for servicing, be sure you do this one thing to avoid a serious problematic error on your vehicle’s Carfax record.
By Timothy Boyer on September 26, 2023 - 3:49PM
An experienced Ford expert mechanic is sending his recently purchased new 2023 Ford Lightning with only 900 miles on it back to the dealership for repairs. Here’s why.
By Timothy Boyer on September 26, 2023 - 11:19AM
When it comes to the brake pads you count on, some aftermarket brands do not play by the same rules as OEM manufacturers. Here’s the problem and how you can tell if your new brake pads are the safest.
By John Goreham on September 26, 2023 - 7:58AM
We tried Mazda’s off-road mode and came away with questions about what it really does. So we dug deep, and this is what we discovered. 
By Timothy Boyer on September 25, 2023 - 11:39AM
Here’s a useful demonstration on how to properly torque spark plugs and avoid a costly damage mistake from poor technique. Plus, a new website and blog for DIY car repair enthusiasts and car project builders.
By Timothy Boyer on September 23, 2023 - 10:09AM
Harbor Freight has a secret weapon to take over the world of tool retail sales. Here’s how you can make it work for you.
By Timothy Boyer on September 22, 2023 - 11:07AM
The importance of a thorough walk-around cannot be overstated as shown in this lesson to used truck shoppers showcasing the worst truck ever bought sight unseen for $5,000 with plans to fix it up for a $20,000 resell!
By Timothy Boyer on September 20, 2023 - 10:07PM
Here’s a good example of one tire maintenance/repair tool that you are really better off avoiding…and pay a garage to do the job for you.
By John Goreham on September 20, 2023 - 11:09AM
Dealerships love to put stickers on your rear hatch or trunk to advertise their businesses. Here’s how to get it off risk-free and at nearly no cost without risking damage to your paint. 
By Timothy Boyer on September 19, 2023 - 1:51PM
Here’s an excellent opportunity to learn a little something about the one car that probably started more kids down the road of auto enthusiasm than any other car in history: K.I.T.T. (Knight Industries Two Thousand) from the Knight Rider TV show.
By John Goreham on September 19, 2023 - 10:27AM
Tree sap is a very difficult thing to remove from your car’s paint or glass. If you have tree sap on your car, put down the WD40 and use this simple and safer method you already have at home.
By Timothy Boyer on September 18, 2023 - 4:08PM
Here is an update of 10 solid, safe, and reliable new models with the lowest prices available today recommended by CR analysts that includes one pickup truck!
By Timothy Boyer on September 18, 2023 - 11:02AM
Here’s a recent warning to customers about what they can do to prevent or avoid having their Toyota stolen right in front of them.
By Timothy Boyer on September 16, 2023 - 9:42PM
Here’s how to calculate on a spreadsheet whether that RAV4 model you are considering is really worth the extra cost of a hybrid based on your fuel costs and mileage.
By Timothy Boyer on September 16, 2023 - 1:33PM
Here’s a recent reveal about hybrid vehicles from a Toyota dealer that should clear up some of the confusion about hybrids. Plus, what it takes to make a Toyota Hybrid RAV4 cost effective for you.
By Timothy Boyer on September 12, 2023 - 7:11PM
A warning about who to go to for a repair and the simple tool you should be using when checking your truck’s front suspension. Plus, 3 short examples of dealership misdiagnosis scams.
By Timothy Boyer on September 11, 2023 - 9:21PM
Here’s a timely warning for Toyota Tacoma owners on this precaution they should take if they go camping with their vehicle and want to avoid thousands of dollars of preventable damage.