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Find out now what gas guzzling truck shoppers are overlooking that is actually a great deal today that can be a working man’s best money-making heavy duty truck choice over a modern---or even a comparable used model---diesel Cummins outfitted truck.

Here’s some handy advice that explains everything you need to know about how you can make your wheel bearings last as long as possible with this classic wheel bearing and maintenance show and tell on what to do and what not to do when it comes to your car’s wheel bearing health.

Believe it or not spinning the wheels and listening for a tell-tale noise on a jacked-up vehicle is not the best way to determine if your wheel noise is due to a bad wheel bearing. Here’s a recent bit of advice from a Toyota mechanic on how to diagnose a bad wheel bearing like a pro on your Toyota or Lexus. Plus, a demo on how to DIY on your car’s wheel bearings to save money.

Have you had a speeding ticket and swore you would buy the best speed trap evasion radar or laser-based tech available to avoid ever getting another speeding ticket again? You are not alone. However, there are some speed trap evasion need-to-know info you need right now not only to avoid being scammed from speed trap scan products, but also avoid paying a fine high enough to buy a new car and/or spend some time in jail.

Here’s the latest tool test review results on selecting the best “Made in the USA” tools and products for car owners and shade tree mechanics that will save you money while getting the job done the best way.

Here’s the latest on hybrid car winners in Consumer Reports’ exclusive real-world fuel-economy tests. Plus, find out how long it will take for the gas-saving payoffs to put money back into your pocket on some hybrid models compared to their non-hybrid counterpart.

Just how devious can some mechanics be? How about quoting $7,000 for an engine rebuild when all a Corolla really needed was new spark plugs and other minor maintenance! Here’s the story behind the biggest scam witnessed by this honest Toyota mechanic

Thinking…nay…dreaming of owning a luxury racing replica? Here’s a recent posting about a 1998 Superformance Shelby Cobra that while expensive is not nearly as unobtainable as the real thing is today. Here’s a look at one recently reviewed by a mechanic to show what you can expect to find in one.

Here are the latest recommended best new car deals for this 4th of July with money saving incentives that make these some very attractive models for smart shoppers from now through the Independence holiday.

Find out why this Ford mechanic says he never uses aftermarket auto parts on a Ford F-150 when doing electrical system-related repairs.

Should your next truck or other vehicle be an EV? You might want to consider the main reasons why truck owners are deciding to stick with their traditional internal combustion engine over a battery pack powered motor in this truck challenge video.

Looking to buy a smaller economy car or truck to save money on fuel? Before buying one, check out this list of economy cars you should avoid because it turns out that they are actually gas guzzlers according to this automotive expert.

A classic chevy rebuild returns to the garage all because of a common $20 automotive part that led to the destruction of an otherwise fine engine that serves as a good reminder when doing engine work or having engine work done.

Does buying the most expensive oil within a single brand guarantee your engine will benefit the most with this choice? Here’s a recent Pennzoil motor oil comparison test that reveals some surprising results that will make you rethink your motor oil buying decisions---especially if you own a turbo or direct fuel injected engine.

Here is the latest on some scenarios on the causes of a dead AC system in your car and the repairs needed to help you keep your cool in summer traffic.

Need a reason for following the advice to never buy the first (or even second) round of any new production run of cars or trucks? Here’s a good example proving this advice to be apt based on recent news that the new Ford Bronco engines are literally self-destructing in traffic.

Here’s the latest warning from a popular mechanic on what he calls a dark secret behind electric vehicle maintenance that many new owners discover within the first 25,000 miles.

Here’s the disassembly of an engine that this experienced salvage mechanic says nobody likes and shows why there might be some money in one if you have a truck that has gone south on you that carried this motor.

Not only is it important to find a used car that is reliable and passes a thorough inspection, but you also want one that has affordable maintenance costs. Here is a comparison listing of 5-year and 10-year-old cars and what they cost to keep running. Plus, be surprised by which make is actually the cheapest to maintain.

Here’s a recent "Just Rolled In" for this Friday morning to have with a cup of coffee and a little smile to greet the day.

In light of rising gas prices, there’s been a lot of advice lately about how to squeeze as many miles as possible for as little money as possible to cut down on your car expenses. Here’s the latest such advice with a few less common and non-conventional recommendations and tips.

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 reported the worst deals on new cars right now.

Thinking about going EV and wondering just what the real costs of electric vehicle ownership are? Here’s a recent posting by a 10-year EV owner who talks about the hidden costs of owning an EV.

Is the Ford Lightning EV road trip worthy? Discover now the level of difficulty during a 1,300-mile road trip from Michigan to Colorado in a Ford F-100 Lightning when put to a road trip charge test under real life conditions.

The Ford F-150 Lightning is an extremely popular electric truck. However, some owners buy one before finding out there is a problem when it comes to using one like they did with their previous gas or diesel truck.

A Toyota MR2 totaled by a tornado is brought back to life showing just how really hard it is to totally kill a good Toyota.

Is an independently controlled electric motor on each wheel in a truck the way to go for achieving off-road excellence? Here’s an informative video that explains how this makes the Rivian R1 T the Holy Grail of AWD systems and why you would want one.

Here’s Consumer Reports’ analyst’s most recent selection this month of 10 new car models that includes full-sized trucks which right now are now selling below their MSRP sticker values.

Here are the latest selections on what 2022 models right now that are the best SUV deals available today with current attractive incentives offered by dealers for early summer SUV shopping.

Is spending $5,000 for a 1999 Chevy a good idea? Here’s one mechanics’ take on an older Chevy and why buying one like this over a new one is an exceptionally good deal (and decision) at that price.