Car Questions (Page 9)

Here’s an easy and affordable way to winterize your garage with a DIY garage door insulation demo that can make maintaining your car during the winter much easier. Plus, the Thanksgiving kitchen tool that makes this installation a snap.

If you own a Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, or another all-wheel-drive model and live in snow country, this report is for you. Do you need winter or snow tires with your all-wheel-drive vehicle? I will answer the question.

Looking to buy a new truck or car, but not sure which deals are good, and which are bad? Here’s a recently updated list from Consumer Reports analysts who say that these are the worst deals on new trucks and cars right now.

Should the possibility of a leaking hybrid battery be part of your vehicle maintenance checks? Here’s a Prius with a possible leaking hybrid battery mystery you need to see.

Here’s a summary of the latest on saving gas and money with fuel-efficient cars and SUVs, recommended by Consumer Reports analysts who found the best models in their class selling below their MSRP today.

Here are the latest best new deals on sedans, sports cars, SUVs, and one pickup truck that will help you save money on a below-MSRP new vehicle purchase right now.

Have you ever frowned at that tire alert? Discover why TPMS sensors are vital for safety and how you can confidently handle their replacement with just the basics!

Consumer Reports analysts have this to say about what hybrids are the smart choice for you right now and which models are not…if your goal is to save on fuel costs.

Here are five hidden features on newer Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, and other models you want to know about. They will make your life easier.

The latest on reliable small cars to avoid and why, along with their better choice recommendations when shopping for a new car today.

Sometimes it is not the truck but the truck owner. Here’s a common problem this Tacoma owner unintentionally caused during a DIY repair.

Here’s the latest update toward choosing a great Hybrid car that is both fuel-efficient and reliable with Consumer Reports new listing of the best hybrid sedans that cost less than $35,000.

Here’s what the Toyota Tundra with a 3-inch lift option/kit looks like on the newest model and what it will cost you.

A pro installer explains what electric vehicle tire sticker shock syndrome is and why it is happening to so many EV owners. 

Does your Tacoma have an odd vibration feeling to it when you accelerate? If so, then you will want to see how to diagnosis this problem that will not “just go away.”

Is your Subaru ready for fall and winter driving? Here are eight tips that will help prep your Subaru and save you time and money in the long run. 

Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports analysts on which electric cars they recommend as the best to buy today. Plus, their comments on each model’s range and what to expect in the topmost long range models.

Here is what you need to know about 10 major problems you should be aware of before considering buying an electric car or SUV.

I’ve upgraded to an 8.5 kW solar panel array on my roof (from 4 kW on my old roof before I had to replace it). I’m pleased to say that, even in northerly Seattle, this is far more than I need to cover all the kWh my two electric vehicles need, so far.

When Harbor Freight charges more for a tool than other competitors charge, does this mean it’s overpriced? Plus, one important tool option that’s predictably better than Harbor Freight and costs half as much as a Snap-on.

You can combine SUV utility with fuel-efficient small-car practicality by choosing any one of these money-saving models per Consumer Reports latest listing of fuel-efficient and reliable midsized SUVs.

If you ever take your Toyota Tundra to a garage for servicing, be sure you do this one thing to avoid a serious problematic error on your vehicle’s Carfax record.

An experienced Ford expert mechanic is sending his recently purchased new 2023 Ford Lightning with only 900 miles on it back to the dealership for repairs. Here’s why.

When it comes to the brake pads you count on, some aftermarket brands do not play by the same rules as OEM manufacturers. Here’s the problem and how you can tell if your new brake pads are the safest.

We tried Mazda’s off-road mode and came away with questions about what it really does. So we dug deep, and this is what we discovered. 

Here’s a useful demonstration on how to properly torque spark plugs and avoid a costly damage mistake from poor technique. Plus, a new website and blog for DIY car repair enthusiasts and car project builders.

Harbor Freight has a secret weapon to take over the world of tool retail sales. Here’s how you can make it work for you.

The importance of a thorough walk-around cannot be overstated as shown in this lesson to used truck shoppers showcasing the worst truck ever bought sight unseen for $5,000 with plans to fix it up for a $20,000 resell!

Here’s a good example of one tire maintenance/repair tool that you are really better off avoiding…and pay a garage to do the job for you.

Dealerships love to put stickers on your rear hatch or trunk to advertise their businesses. Here’s how to get it off risk-free and at nearly no cost without risking damage to your paint.