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Car Questions (Page 5)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By Timothy Boyer on February 17, 2025 - 11:36AM
Here is how to think like an engineer and use life-cycle cost analysis to calculate the best way to buy a car and determine which model is right for you including one Toyota model you might be buying for the wrong reason.
By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2025 - 6:09AM
Thieves are targeting the Ford F-150, but they aren’t stealing the trucks themselves; instead, they’re taking the taillights. Check out the story of a 2024 F-150 owner and what happened to his truck. Here’s what every Ford F-Series owner needs to know.   
By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2025 - 7:54AM
What do you think about the current technology in new cars today? Have the automakers gone too far? You might say yes after reading Isabella's story of her Genesis GV80 luxury car. 
By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2025 - 6:36AM
This is how you should buy a car if you are younger, want financial security, and want to remain debt-free. Check out this story of Rissa, who purchased a 1997 Toyota Corolla for only $6,000. Here is her inspiring story of what to do and what not to do. 
By Timothy Boyer on February 15, 2025 - 10:51AM
An experienced car seller says CarFax is a fraud and tells how he recently deceived a used truck shopper with a Toyota sale.
By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2025 - 10:15AM
You can’t make this stuff up. A woman purchased a 2025 Honda Civic with $1,000 down, she needed a co-signer and has a $558 car payment. She made the deal because she wanted Apple CarPlay and a new car. How smart is this? And there’s more to this story.
By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2025 - 7:04AM
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck to the dealer after only owning it one year, and the value has dropped significantly. He is wondering why they only offered him $38,000. Should all new Tacoma owners be worried about their resale value? 
By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2025 - 9:46AM
Violence against Tesla Cybertruck owners continues. Here is a sad story of a school teacher and her husband, who works construction and had their CT keyed with a knife the entire length. They worked hard to get their CT. Here is their unbelievable story.
By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2025 - 6:34AM
Should you buy a used Honda Accord, Pilot, Ridgeline, or Odyssey? If you do, read this first. A Honda tech says you should avoid certain model years. Here are the details of what every Honda owner or potential Honda buyer should know.  
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2025 - 9:58AM
Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y owners, we need your help. Which car would you recommend for a single woman looking at both electric models? Anna likes the looks of the Model 3, but the Model Y has more storage space. What advice would you give her?
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2025 - 7:06AM
Should you buy a Toyota RAV4 with the cloth or go for the leather seats? Mariah just purchased a new RAV4 and wishes she would have gone with leather. Is there anything she can do short of trading it in? Here is what all RAV4 owners need to know.
By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2025 - 2:36PM
Imagine buying a new vehicle, and one annoying feature changes your entire ownership experience. That's what happened to Taylor, who owns a 2024 GMC Yukon Denali. One button creates stress every time she starts the SUV, and she's not alone.
By Timothy Boyer on February 12, 2025 - 2:01PM
Here's an updated used car warning from a Toyota Master Mechanic about the specific Toyota and Lexus models he has worked on that he recommends you will want to avoid buying this year.
By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2025 - 8:02AM
Is the Toyota Supra a reliable car, and should you buy one? An owner of a 2020 Supra bought his dream car, and now it needs over $4,000 in repairs. Here is his dilemma with a car he loves but isn't sure if he should keep it now. What would you do?
By Timothy Boyer on February 12, 2025 - 12:58AM
Here's a Tesla Cybertruck owner demonstrating how he affordably DIY-applied PPF to his Tesla Cybertruck for a look that screams Batmobile and Stealth Fighter.
By Denis Flierl on February 11, 2025 - 11:39AM
How much does it cost to fill up a 2024 Ford Raptor? It depends on whether you use premium or regular gas. Nicholas’s friends told him to buy a Raptor truck. Now, he’s wondering if he made the right choice. Check out his shock when he filled up.
By Denis Flierl on February 11, 2025 - 7:32AM
Can you take the Tesla Cybertruck through an automatic car wash? One owner says a Westerly RI, car wash refused to let him enter theirs for fear of being held liable for any damage. Here is Philipp’s surprising story. What does Tesla say about it?
By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2025 - 11:01AM
Should you buy a new Honda CR-V or keep driving your older model? Michael drives a 2015 Honda CR-V and couldn't be happier with the SUV. He's not about to get into a high car payment. Here is his story and why it's a smarter choice than buying new. 
By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2025 - 7:00AM
Imagine buying a new 2024 Toyota Tundra; it starts smoking with only 11,000 miles, and Toyota tells you it needs a new engine. However, Toyota makes it right, buys back your truck and you get a new Tundra Limited for the same price. Here is Duane’s story.
By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2025 - 8:10AM
Does the Ford Bronco have a serious leaking issue? That's what Jordyn says about her 2024 Ford Bronco. When she opens the door, water pours in if it's raining or snowing. Is this a design flaw that Ford needs to address with the Bronco? 
By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2025 - 6:43AM
Did the first Tesla Cybertruck buyers get a raw deal? Should they have waited to buy the new truck? There are multiple incentives, and prices have dropped. Frank purchased the first Cybertrucks and says he feels played. What do other early buyers say?
By Timothy Boyer on February 8, 2025 - 11:11AM
Are garages and service centers scamming car owners when a customer says the wrong fuel was put into their vehicle by accident? Here's what you need to know.
By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2025 - 10:04AM
Should you put new wheels on your Tesla vehicle, how many miles per charge will you lose, and will new wheels affect driving performance? Here is Terry's Tesla Model 3 with chrome rims, what other owners say, and what every Tesla owner should know. 
By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2025 - 6:36AM
The unbelievable story of a disgruntled customer who crashed his used Subaru Outback through the front door of the car dealer where he purchased it continues. Michael Murray says he blacked out for a second, and the story continues.
By Timothy Boyer on February 7, 2025 - 10:52AM
Here's what one Cybertruck owner believes led to his Cybertruck body issues.
By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2025 - 7:28AM
Imagine owning a 2024 Toyota Tundra and you hear rattling from under the truck. It's concerning. You finally get it into the dealer, who says it needs a software update, but it doesn't fix it. Here is what all 2024 Toyota Tundra owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2025 - 6:34AM
Imagine driving your new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado truck, and the brakes go out when you are driving on the freeway. That's what happened to Mandy. Here is her terrifying story of getting her truck stopped in rush hour traffic to avoid a scary situation.
By Timothy Boyer on February 6, 2025 - 11:29AM
Find out why you should beat the Toyota dealership salesperson toward initiating the extended warranty question.
By Dimitar Angelov on February 6, 2025 - 11:06AM
I took a look at Toyota Tundra extended warranties, owners opt for to determine what you should be paying what what to look for.