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Car Questions (Page 34)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Timothy Boyer on September 21, 2022 - 3:23PM
Looking to buy a new car, but not sure which deals are good, and which are bad? Here’s a recent list from Consumer Reports analysts who found that these two popular makes clearly dominated their findings of the worst deals on new cars right now.
By John Goreham on September 21, 2022 - 8:41AM
A product called Lemi Shine may help car owners whose headlights are cloudy and dirty.
By Timothy Boyer on September 20, 2022 - 11:02AM
Here’s how you can find a reliable pre-owned vehicle at a price you can afford with these tips from Consumer Reports analysts along with those makes and models they highly recommend.
By John Goreham on September 14, 2022 - 8:33AM
For many homeowners, adding an electric vehicle car charger at home is cost prohibitive due to needed service upgrades. A new product may make adding the circuit dramatically more affordable.
By John Goreham on September 9, 2022 - 1:37PM
We happened past a new Ford F-150 Lightning at a local fall fair. The price was shockingly low. Can this be real?
By Timothy Boyer on September 1, 2022 - 1:28AM
Here’s the latest Toyota warning from an experienced Toyota and Lexus mechanic who explains what causes Toyota’s with this engine type to unexpectedly shut off while making a turn in traffic.
By Timothy Boyer on September 1, 2022 - 1:13AM
Looking for reliability in a new car that will take you up to 300,000 miles or longer---if properly maintained? Here is one car expert’s picks that he recommends of which makes and models you should be paying attention to.
By Timothy Boyer on September 1, 2022 - 12:58AM
Should you ever trust any advice about car repairs provided by TikTok? Find out now with a few examples of truly bad advice, a few questionable ones, and some hacks that work and can actually save you money and time.
By Timothy Boyer on September 1, 2022 - 12:46AM
Finding the right battery for your vehicle can be challenging and confusing. Here is the least you need to know regarding finding the correct battery for your car among CR’s list of the best car batteries of 2022 that are rated for their performance, their durability, and their price.
By Timothy Boyer on August 30, 2022 - 10:26AM
Are you spending too much on a poorly performing nitrile glove for car maintenance and repair? Here’s the latest test results after pitting several nitrile glove brands against each other including two Harbor Freight brands that will take the guesswork out of deciding which brand of gloves you should and should not be buying. Plus, why the cheapest brand tested turned out to be the best for particular repairs.
By Timothy Boyer on August 28, 2022 - 10:25AM
Yes, you read correctly. A Harbor Freight dragster is the topic where readers are treated to a slow-motion view of a Harbor Freight dragster powered by a turbocharge-modified Predator 670cc motor you can buy at Harbor Freight blows up on a speed track after reaching an estimated 8,500 RPMs.
By Timothy Boyer on August 27, 2022 - 1:43PM
Here’s the latest on a new problem you might find with your Toyota or Lexus vehicle that you can head off with a simple inspection to avoid a sudden and expensive repair. Plus, some common expensive Lexus LS430 problems you will want to be aware of before considering buying a used one.
By Timothy Boyer on August 27, 2022 - 11:34AM
Many homeowners do not have garages that literally fit the type and number of cars they own. Because of this, cars are open to not just damage from the elements, but theft as well. Here are some parking garage solutions you could outfit your home with including one that is a DIY project that works and is applicable to older neighborhood homes where the garage is workshop sized.
By Timothy Boyer on August 27, 2022 - 10:03AM
Does a used Toyota Prius with only 150,000 miles on it look like that used car deal you’ve been waiting for? Here’s an example of one mechanic’s warning on why his client should have seen him before buying a Prius because of car sellers who will attempt to keep a poorly maintained vehicle running just long enough to unload it onto someone else.
By Timothy Boyer on August 25, 2022 - 3:33PM
Need to know just how much cargo room and trunk space most vehicles carry during vehicle comparison shopping? Here’s an update to those numbers car shoppers want to know.
By Timothy Boyer on August 24, 2022 - 10:34AM
Honda has recently updated and redesigned the 2023 models of the Honda CR-V and Honda HR-V, but which of these two crossovers is the better buy? Find out now with this informative review from a professional car consultant.
By Timothy Boyer on August 23, 2022 - 6:19PM
Prices on 3-ton floor jacks can range anywhere from less than $100 to as much as $1000 or more, which begs the question: Can a cheaper floor jack perform just as well as the more expensive ones? Find out now some very important aspects of floor jack buying you need to know before buying one; and, which Harbor Freight floor jack to buy and those you will probably want to avoid.
By Timothy Boyer on August 23, 2022 - 4:15PM
Looking for a used SUV that will save you on fuel, but is still large enough for hauling both passengers and cargo? Now might be a good time to take a look at two-row 5-year-old SUVs with respectable fuel efficiency as a good alternative to other used vehicles per Consumer Reports latest listing of these fuel-efficient used SUVs they recommended today.
By Timothy Boyer on August 20, 2022 - 11:49AM
Here’s a must-watch impact wrench performance test that pits comparable models of Harbor Freight against Milwaukee and DeWalt power tools that reveals some surprising results that just might change your mind the next time you shop for an impact wrench.
By Timothy Boyer on August 19, 2022 - 9:48PM
Find out what happened to this Tesla owner’s car after damaging the underside of his Tesla by running over a road hazard as well as other service issues with his Tesla during 4 years of ownership. Plus, his honest assessment of the joys and frustrations of owning a Tesla.
By Timothy Boyer on August 19, 2022 - 6:15PM
Looking for an SUV that will save you on both fuel and price? Now might be a good time to take a look at 5-year-old compact SUVs with respectable fuel efficiency as a good alternative to other used vehicles per Consumer Reports latest listing of fuel-efficient used SUVs they recommended today.
By Timothy Boyer on August 19, 2022 - 10:33AM
Here’s an example of where having a mechanic cut a hole in your vehicle makes sense to cut your repair costs in half while doing a repair.
By Timothy Boyer on August 17, 2022 - 9:58AM
Looking for a used Toyota that has one of the most reliable engines ever produced by Toyota? Then you will want to see this Toyota show and tell by a Toyota mechanic who says this engine is a little-known legend that is remarkable when it comes to reliability and needing fewer repairs than other engines during its lifetime when maintained properly.
By Timothy Boyer on August 16, 2022 - 3:04PM
Here’s an update by a mechanic who in the past reported on what he says are truths about electric vehicles and Tesla that no one else will talk about publicly.
By Timothy Boyer on August 16, 2022 - 9:41AM
Are you a Prius owner or considering on buying a Prius and wondering just how long it is possible for the hybrid battery to last in a Prius and what it takes to replace one? Here’s some useful information on what you need to know especially if you are considering replacing the battery yourself.
By Timothy Boyer on August 13, 2022 - 3:34PM
What brand of tools does one of the most respected mechanics on the internet rely on to make repairs on his customer’s cars? Find out now with this unique tool show and tell response to a Harbor Freight tool shaming comment.
By Timothy Boyer on August 13, 2022 - 12:28PM
Here’s are two useful videos about the most common source of axle noise on Fords trucks that will demonstrate how to recognize a problem is beginning and what needs to be done before catastrophic damage happens.
By Timothy Boyer on August 13, 2022 - 10:59AM
Here’s the latest need-to-know info about whether CVT transmissions are reliable, should you avoid buying a car with one, what are the costs of owning a car with CVT, and which transmission is best in modern cars today.
By Timothy Boyer on August 12, 2022 - 3:49PM
Do you own a Toyota Tacoma anywhere from 2005 to 2015 or are considering buying one used? Here are some common problems found within this year spread of Tacoma trucks that you will want to know about to avoid future repairs and/or avoid buying a lemon.
By Timothy Boyer on August 12, 2022 - 10:13AM
Looking to buy a new car, but not sure which deals are good, and which are bad? Here’s a new list from Consumer Reports analysts who recently reported the worst deals on new cars right now with some models as high as 24% above MSRP!