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Car Questions (Page 46)

Car Questions

Auto reporters cover and answer to simple car questions.

By John Goreham on April 10, 2021 - 11:05AM
With hail forecast across a large swath of America this weekend, we overview how you can best deal with hail damage to your automobile.
By John Goreham on April 5, 2021 - 9:57AM
We begin our long-term test of the new Michelin CrossClimate2 all-weather tires mounted to a Mazda CX-5 crossover. Here’s the positive first report after 300 miles.
By John Goreham on March 24, 2021 - 5:02PM
This story will answer the basic questions anyone just becoming interested in EVs may have. Battery life, charging, range, some common terms, and more all explained in simple terms.
By John Goreham on March 22, 2021 - 9:43AM
Your automaker opted to save a few bucks and steal your spare tire. The solution to this problem is Modern Spare.
By John Goreham on March 22, 2021 - 9:07AM
Your mechanic is telling you that you need a water pump when your car is ready for a timing belt, but it's not mentioned in the owner's manual. Is this an upsell or is it really part of the job? Here’s the truth.
By John Goreham on March 15, 2021 - 9:53AM
For the most part, studded winter snow tires have been rendered obsolete. However, there are some limited cases where studded snow tires are an advantage.
By Jeff Teague on March 8, 2021 - 11:04AM
Traction control prevents your vehicle wheels from spinning. Here are 3 cases where you may want to turn it off.
By John Goreham on March 8, 2021 - 9:00AM
Here’s how to know if a full-size SUV like an Explorer, Durango, Tahoe, Telluride, or Sequoia will fit inside your garage.
By John Goreham on February 9, 2021 - 3:55PM
Minivans are big vehicles. Buyers often wonder, “Will a minivan fit inside my garage.” We show you how easy it is to determine if a Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Tesla Model X, or Kia Sedona minivan will fit inside of your garage.
By John Goreham on January 21, 2021 - 9:00AM
We show you how to quickly, easily, and inexpensively change the cabin air filter in your Mazda CX-5. This is an easy to do maintenance task you can do in under 5 minutes.
By Max Larsen on January 4, 2021 - 11:05PM
There was once a time where Porsche’s savage turbocharged 911s were completely untamed. Even just a decade ago, the 997 GT2 proved the “widowmaker” nickname hadn’t died quite yet.
By John Goreham on January 4, 2021 - 11:18AM
As automakers look for ways to cut corners, a spare tire is more important than ever. Here’s our 2021 guide to spare tires for shoppers buying new.
By John Goreham on January 4, 2021 - 8:35AM
In our second how-to story on using these great device integration apps, we focus on hands-free functionality to reduce distraction.
By Max Larsen on January 2, 2021 - 5:09AM
As performance cars get faster and faster, they jump up the food chain. Now, in 2021, the Porsche 911 is better than ever - but what exactly is it?
By Max Larsen on December 28, 2020 - 1:33PM
The Porsche 911 is a long-time staple of the enthusiast community. A culmination of many different things has cast the 911 into near perfection - Here's how.
By John Goreham on December 28, 2020 - 9:50AM
Maintenance worth hundreds or thousands of dollars is now included with some brands such as Toyota and Hyundai. Here is a list of brands for 2021 with this valuable included maintenance.
By John Goreham on December 22, 2020 - 2:11PM
We polled Honda CR-V Hybrid owners to find out what they found the most pleasant surprise about their vehicle.
By John Goreham on December 21, 2020 - 11:39AM
Hybrid regenerative braking means that you won’t be buying brake pads and rotors for a long time in your Toyota.
By Max Larsen on December 20, 2020 - 7:00AM
Don’t worry, you can still buy a Porsche without destroying your wallet. Here’s a Craigslist guide.
By John Goreham on December 19, 2020 - 11:25AM
The octane requirement of vehicles can be tricky, particularly for those who are second or third owners. Here is how to know which gasoline is required to ensure proper operation and to satisfy your warranty requirements.
By John Goreham on December 9, 2020 - 2:54PM
No, your mechanic is not trying to cheat you. Here’s why professional shops of all sizes now include new rotors with a “brake job.”
By Keith Griffin on December 9, 2020 - 5:36AM
There are certain cases when it makes sense to buy a used Hyundai under recall. Other times you should run, not walk but run, away.
By John Goreham on November 19, 2020 - 10:52AM
Digital cameras that show you the view in your rear mirror are becoming more and more common. So too are head-up displays. Here is how you can adjust them so they work best for you.
By Keith Griffin on November 15, 2020 - 8:08AM
Notice something funky about the smell in your new Hyundai Palisade? You are not alone but there’s an over-the-counter solution that, unfortunately, requires a bit of high-tech skill around Nappa leather.
By John Goreham on November 9, 2020 - 11:36AM
If you have a Toyota Highlander with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on November 3, 2020 - 9:50AM
If you have a Toyota Corolla with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on October 21, 2020 - 2:32PM
If you have a Toyota Camry with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on October 21, 2020 - 12:33PM
If you have a Honda Acccord with the low tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on October 20, 2020 - 12:57PM
If you have a Honda Civic with the low tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.
By John Goreham on September 29, 2020 - 11:05AM
If you have a Ford F-150 with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.