Timothy Boyer

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Timothy Boyer is Torque News reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on “Zen and the Art of DIY Car Repair” website, the Zen Mechanic blog and on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news with a focus on maintenance and repair.

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I Just Had My Toyota 2024 Prime In For Its First Service (5K Mile), and "Mechanics Found Mouse Fur On The Cabin Air Filter. They Say It'll Cost $550." Can Owners DIY Fix and Prevent This Problem?	2025-01-23	0
They Did Not Want To Do The Work To Properly Protect This 2024 Toyota Says This Expert―The Differences Between The Different Undercoats and What You Should Expect From Having Your Car Undercoated.	2025-01-21	0
This Guy Sold Me A Defective Car, And I'm A Veteran	2025-01-19	0
I Have a 2024 Rav4, And the Last Time I Took It For The 10k Maintenance Oil Change, The Technician Stated That I Shouldn't Need An Oil Change Until I Hit 20k Miles. Is That Accurate Information?	2025-01-17	19
I Am A Retired Automotive Professional, And What Irks Me Is How Many Shops Today Are Doing The "Free Inspection" During An Oil Change And Tell Customers They Need Things When There Is Absolutely Nothing Wrong With The Vehicle	2025-01-16	0
Probably The Costliest Mistake of My Life — Long Story Short, I Tried Replacing Spark Plugs Myself	2025-01-11	0
Vehicles Are Keeping Us Poor. People Buy 60, 70, 80K Cars That They Can't Even Afford. A Car Like This, However, Even If It Lasts 2-3 Years It Will Save You Tons of Money —Turning a $400 Junkyard Car into a Daily Driver	2025-01-07	2
May I Know How Much Did You Pay For 2025 Toyota RAV4 Front-Wheel Drive Gas? ―The Toyota Models Car Dealers Are Gouging Buyers the Most On	2025-01-06	0
This Repair Fixes A Huge Issue With Lots Of Toyotas On The Road Today	2025-01-03	10
I Just Bought a Used Car. After About 50 Miles, The Check Emissions Light Came On. I Checked It Out At a Car Lot That Had a Scanner That Can Tell If Was Reset. And Sure Enough It Was Reset Shortly Before I Bought It	2024-12-30	6
Car Was Taken For A Joyride And Wrecked By A Car Dealership Employee ―Lawyer Offers Advice on How to Avoid Attorney Fees and Make a Killing When Your Car is Damaged by a Dealership	2024-12-23	0
We Came Close To Scrapping Our Daughter's Car When It Wouldn't Start and a Mechanic Said It Needed a New Engine ―What's Worth Fixing and What's Not, Advises This Toyota Mechanic	2024-12-21	2
"40-Year Auto Mechanic Here. I Have Had Many Cars Come In Over The Years With Straight Water In The Tank" ―Their Gas Was Basically Just Water And It Killed Their Cars, News Warning	2024-12-20	0
Full-Sized Pickup Trucks From Detroit Haven't Proved To Be The Most Reliable Among Used Vehicles ―Here Are The Most Reliable Pickup Trucks to Buy Used Instead, Say These Experts	2024-12-19	1
"Why I Left Toyota" ―Former Toyota Mechanic Shares What It Is Like Drinking the Dealership Kool-Aid	2024-12-16	2
"I Located A Beautiful Chevy 4×4 Truck That Sounded Perfect: Low Miles, Great Condition, Etc." ―Until CARFAX Revealed A Hidden Scam That Even They Occasionally Miss On Their Car History Reports	2024-12-14	0
I Think My Mechanic Destroyed My Car –Ford Owner Catches a Bad Fix on Video	2024-12-13	1
Dealer Overfilled Oil (2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid) How Much Damage Did They Do? –Upset Owner Asks If She Should Consider Suing Dealership	2024-12-12	0
I Ain't No Car Thief. I'm A Man Of Character And Integrity. I'm Not Perfect, But I Did Not Steal ―Instagram Post Leads Police to Honda Car Theft Suspect and the Latest Trend By Car Thieves	2024-12-09	0
My daughter just got a quote from our local Midas to replace both rear brake calipers, rotors, and pads (all aftermarket) for $1500. Mechanic told me that most of it was going towards parts and $200 for labor –This father-daughter team paid only 20%	2024-12-07	39
These Car Models Are The Ones We Recommend To Our Friends And Family —Consumer Reports' Best Used Cars Under $20,000 Updated	2024-12-06	8
I am a retired GM Master tech of 50 years doing alignments. After doing alignments in a dealership, I will tell you that most (90%) did not need an alignment, they needed the tires aired up.	2024-12-05	5
You Do Not Go To eBay And Buy A $29 Adapter And Expect It To Be The Same As A $300 Version –EV Charging Warning to Car Owners Wanting to Plug Into Tesla Superchargers.	2024-12-04	0
Ford Dealership Misdiagnosed a Coil and Plug and Gave a Ridiculous Estimate of $1,200 for a Misfiring Engine Problem –Here is the Correct Diagnosis and Fix That Rescued This Truck From the Dealership.	2024-12-03	0
The Best Older Toyota Model Ever Made –DIY Repair Like a Boss for This Daily Driver	2024-12-02	0