Follow us today...       We often don't stop to think about how much of our daily life hangs on a turn of a key or the push of a button. Cars are supposed to be dependable and silent partners that take us wherever we need to go. But when one fails without warning, the impact isn’t just about parts breaking. It … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Parking lot accidents are one of the most frustrating realities of car ownership. You can be inside a store for just a few minutes and return to find your vehicle scraped or dented, with no note and no one in sight. For most people, this means calling insurance and arranging for bodywork. But … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Marc traded in his 2010 Toyota Tacoma for a new 2025 model year. Will he be as happy with his new truck as he was with his old one?  Marc Truitt on the Taco Nation Owners Facebook page says,  "I turned in my 2010 Toyota Tacoma for a 2025 Tacoma yesterday! These things sure hold … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       With one owner's painful story of multiple problems, I'll explore whether the new Honda Prologue EV is a vehicle you should avoid or if this is an isolated issue. Benny Jones on the Honda Prologue Owners Facebook Group says, "My 2024 Honda Prologue is in the shop again. This loaner receipt … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Ever since Tesla began delivering the Cybertruck, there's been a recurring joke that Cybertruck owners are not the best at parking their vehicles. Now, some Cybertruck owners are acknowledging this and even blaming Tesla for their parking mishaps. The first person to raise this issue is Bee … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       We think of electric vehicles as being advanced and, in most ways, better than their gas-powered counterparts. That’s why it can be hard to accept that EVs can get stolen, often using the same techniques used to steal internal combustion cars. Fortunately, the incidence of EV theft is lower … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Leon's Cybertruck is eating through tires at a shocking rate—but is it a Tesla Cybertruck problem, or is the real culprit something that owners have control over? Here's what all Cybertruck owners need to know.  Leon Lee on the Tesla Cybertruck Owners Only Facebook page says,  "I … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       A brand-new Toyota Tundra with 4K miles and a blown engine has a loyal owner questioning everything. Is this a sign of a new era for Toyota's legendary reliability? Todd Behringer on the 4th Generation Toyota Tacoma Owners Group Facebook page says,  "I'm a long-time Toyota Tundra … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       The car business, at its core, isn't just about steel, glass, and silicon.  A buyer walks into a dealership not just to buy a car, but to buy into a brand. And when that first handshake turns into a shell game of fees, accessories, and middle-manager issues, the buyer doesn’t walk out … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       The world of automotive ownership has always been rife with peculiar tales and mechanical mysteries, but when Ford F-150 Lightning owner Jack Fries rolled into his dealer for routine warranty work recently, he stumbled into a bureaucratic nightmare that would make Franz Kafka reach for a … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       SUVs at the largest end of the spectrum are profitable for automakers, which is why they still produce these low-volume, bigger-than-life vehicles. Among the best in the segment is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve. Let’s look at this vehicle to see what it offers. 2025 Lincoln Navigator … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       In 2021 the Hertz Corporation made the bold move to purchase 100,000 Teslas for its rental fleet. As we see from the social media post below, the move received a mixed reception from customers. For those of us who already owned EVs, the decision was a welcome one, as it gave us a chance to … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       There is something about Tesla repairs that always keeps you guessing. Sometimes you walk into a service center expecting the worst, bracing for a bill that will sting, only to find out the fix came from an unexpected place. Other times, it is the opposite, a small glitch turns into a … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Why is your Chevy Silverado's Duramax MPG disappointing? Before you blame the truck, let's look at the real reasons and simple fixes for your fuel economy. I came across an interesting post from Joe Huante on the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Owners Facebook page, and it's a question that … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Usually around the end of the first month. The new-car smell has faded slightly, and the gloss of showroom perfection gives way to the tactile reality of ownership: fingerprints on glass, coffee splashes near the cupholder, and one oddly persistent rattle that only appears at 42 mph. But it’s … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Somewhere between the romantic promise of innovation and the raw sting of modern economics lies the bitter reality of ownership in 2025. The electric future arrived with torque-rich theatrics and earnest ambition, but for some early adopters, particularly Ford F-150 loyalists, it’s been … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Could one Toyota RAV4 owner's "filthy" oil at just 5,000 miles prove that Toyota's 10,000-mile oil change recommendation is a dangerous gamble for your vehicle's engine? Here are answers for all RAV4 owners.  I'm coming to you today about something that's been on my radar—and probably … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       For years, tradesmen and contractors have leaned on gas and diesel trucks as the lifeblood of their businesses. They haul tools, tow equipment, and provide power on the go. But the conversation is shifting for some business owners, and one electrical contractor recently showed why. In a post … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Ten months back, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom told the world that California cared some much about EVs that if the federal EV subsidies went away, he’d take care of replacing them with state money. Here’s exactly what was posted at the Governor’s website about this: To ensure the … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       There’s a lot of good news in the EV world. Let’s start by looking at choices. In 2020, there were about 25 electric vehicle models on the market. Fast forward to 2025, and we have almost 70. From a unit sales perspective, we saw a 50% increase. In Q2 2022, about 193,000 EVs were sold in the … [Read more...]