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Car Questions (Page 22)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Timothy Boyer on July 20, 2023 - 9:10AM
Should you buy the 2023 Prius Prime? Here’s the latest on the good and the bad from two trusted Toyota reviews ranging from what’s under the hood to what it is going to cost you.
By Timothy Boyer on July 19, 2023 - 9:10AM
Here is a common problems warning from a Toyota mechanic that you need to listen to before buying a Land Cruiser today that includes the number one red flag factor of whether you are paying too much for it.
By Timothy Boyer on July 18, 2023 - 7:31PM
Here’s the latest on saving gas and money with fuel-efficient cars and SUVs, of which Consumer Reports analysts found are the best models in their class including two Toyota models.
By Timothy Boyer on July 18, 2023 - 3:24PM
Here are the best deals on new SUVs listed by Consumer Reports’ analysts who studied current national incentives to find models boasting notable discounts that are good until at least July 31, 2023.
By John Goreham on July 17, 2023 - 8:46PM
Mazda offers one of the very best paint colors in the world today. Its Soul Red Crystal is amazing, but is it for you?
By Timothy Boyer on July 16, 2023 - 9:13AM
When is too much rust, too much rust? Find out with a Toyota Tacoma rust problem demonstration that shows why even the cleanest looking of these popular models can have a hidden rust problem.
By Timothy Boyer on July 15, 2023 - 4:19PM
What should you be looking for when it comes to summer tires on your EV? This latest review says that the optimal tire you want makes up only approximately one-tenth of 1% of all the tires available for an EV; and, reveals the recommended tire brand that offers the most tire choices of this type for EV owners.
By Timothy Boyer on July 14, 2023 - 1:16PM
Here’s a timely reminder why the Chevy Silverado is one of those trucks you should reconsider buying “As-Is” let alone advertised as “Runs Great” in this warning for consumers.
By Timothy Boyer on July 14, 2023 - 10:20AM
Here’s a neat mechanics’ trick using a wire coat hanger rather than an expensive specialty tool to get this common maintenance and repair job done yourself.
By Timothy Boyer on July 13, 2023 - 11:40AM
Here’s an important warning about why you should never throw away any car-related junk mail from your dealership or car manufacturer. Plus, two current makes this especially applies to for owners right now.
By Timothy Boyer on July 12, 2023 - 6:42PM
Here’s a warning for car shoppers who might mistakenly believe they are always covered should a car turn out to be stolen. Plus, one thing you should hide on your car that almost no one does...until it’s too late.
By Timothy Boyer on July 11, 2023 - 4:31PM
Discover eight serious car problems that can happen while on vacation on a road trip and what to do about them when it’s your car. Plus, why the age of your car can matter on what to do.
By Timothy Boyer on July 11, 2023 - 3:16PM
Here’s why you should put more faith in what your Ford is saying to you than what a dealership is saying is “normal” for an F-150.
By Timothy Boyer on July 10, 2023 - 5:03PM
Check your vehicle for this feature you may not know about that allows you to remove your engine without having to take the hood off.
By Timothy Boyer on July 10, 2023 - 3:20PM
Do higher-octane fuels deliver better performance and are worth the extra cost? Find out now with the lessons learned from a practical test comparing 87, 91, and 93-octane for fuel efficiency and horsepower.
By Timothy Boyer on July 8, 2023 - 8:59AM
In many states you are presumed to be the one “at fault” if your vehicle collides with the one in front of you going in the same direction. Here’s the best rear end collision protection when you are considered the one at fault…but should not be.
By Timothy Boyer on July 7, 2023 - 9:12AM
Here’s your chance to discover what models are ticking timebombs that you should take care of (i.e., defuse) before it becomes a problem car for you.
By Timothy Boyer on July 5, 2023 - 9:34AM
When it comes to tools, DIY mechanics want to save money but do not want a tool that is so cheaply built that it will not perform as well as it should. Here’s one recent tool review that shows you can do better on both counts by skipping on this one Harbor Freight Icon tool for a change and going somewhere else.
By Timothy Boyer on July 3, 2023 - 10:22AM
It’s remarkable how many repairs that are simple and easy to do cost so much at a dealership garage to “fix”. Here’s a good example of one easy Toyota RAV4 DIY fix that can save you a minimum of $200 and a lot of lost time trying to get an appointment and having to wait during the fix. Plus, find out how this fix applies to other makes and models as well that could save your life.
By Timothy Boyer on July 2, 2023 - 10:48AM
If the actor Clint Eastwood ever played the role of a mechanic, you can imagine a scene in which he would paraphrase the immortal line “A man’s got to know his limitations” with the addition of “…as a mechanic.” Here’s a compilation of the best of mechanic problems and their mechanical nightmares to carry the point of nearly unbelievable car fails of car owners (and some mechanics).
By Timothy Boyer on July 1, 2023 - 11:20AM
Here is your chance to learn how to maintain your Toyota by following the advice of a popular YouTube channel Toyota mechanic who demonstrates what you need to know and how simple it can be to keep your Toyota performing well and avoid expensive repairs down the road.
By Timothy Boyer on June 30, 2023 - 11:11AM
Do you bother to find out what transmission a vehicle has before buying a new or used car? Here’s the latest Toyota transmission truths you need to know about that can save you money (and frustration) in the long run.
By Timothy Boyer on June 29, 2023 - 5:44PM
Which vehicles are the worst when it comes to safety? Here’s the latest on the topic that reveals the 24 models you should consider avoiding.
By Timothy Boyer on June 29, 2023 - 3:22PM
Here’s a good reason why you should be concerned what that previous owner of an older model GM truck used his trailer hitch for before agreeing to buy the vehicle.
By Timothy Boyer on June 26, 2023 - 6:16PM
What can you do when you do not have a mechanic available to inspect a used car for you before deciding on whether to buy it or not? DIY is the next best thing with this advice on how to inspect a used car yourself with step-by-step instruction on what to do and what to look out for to avoid being scammed on your next used car purchase. Which includes (but is not limited to) why you should be suspicious when that used car is being sold with a completely full tank of gas.
By Timothy Boyer on June 24, 2023 - 10:39AM
Looking to buy a used car and have not thought much about what it means buying a V6 over a V8? Here’s some sound advice from a mechanic reviewing the “cheapest fast car ever made” and why you are better off buying a used V6 over a used V8 model.
By Timothy Boyer on June 24, 2023 - 10:17AM
Old tactics and some new ones are being used by car dealers to make sure that you pay too much for that used car. Here’s the latest used car negotiation warning you need to know about before buying a used car this summer.
By Timothy Boyer on June 24, 2023 - 9:35AM
Here’s some sage advice on how to stay out of Car Project Hell that many of us are guilty of winding up in at least one time or another in life all because of common mistakes made by the hopeful DIY car project mechanic.
By Timothy Boyer on June 24, 2023 - 9:07AM
Time for some senseless humor at the expense of car owners who really should not be allowed anywhere near a car…let alone own one.
By Timothy Boyer on June 22, 2023 - 5:04PM
Here’s an important warning on why you should never hire the cheapest vehicle shipping service…EVER!