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You can learn a great deal about a car from its owner after they've owned it for a year. Curt and his wife purchased a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a year ago. However, he has a warning for buyers. Check out what he says about the compact SUV before you buy. 

There is an easy fix to a well-known Hyundai issue that has been plaguing owners for years.

Despite being one of the most popular American SUVs, one Ford Explorer owner regrets his vehicle choice after previously driving Toyota and Lexus.

How bad can it get? A new Chevrolet Traverse owner does not want to be let down again. It's now twice in three months that her check engine light has lit up the dash. Is it a serious problem? It could be, so here's what Chevy Traverse owners need to know.

If it wasn't bad enough that Cole’s 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission died with only 15,000 miles on the truck, he has now waited over a month for it to be fixed. Additionally, the Toyota dealer has not contacted him via text or email to provide an update. 

There’s a difference between loving a brand and trusting it, and some lifelong GM truck owners are starting to realize that one doesn’t always guarantee the other.

Why are EV trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's trucks not meeting expectations? They fall short of truck buyers who use them for work, towing, and taking long trips. "They are a pain in the ass," one expert says. 

Elon Musk says he doesn’t understand why there is still hostility towards the Tesla Cybertruck, especially considering his falling out with President Donald Trump. Musk remarked, “What are they even mad about at this point?”

A Tesla Model Y buyer claims that Tesla attempted to sell him a vehicle riddled with problems. Making matters worse, Tesla employees downplayed the defects, saying, “At Tesla, we’re more concerned about technology rather than build quality.”

This isn't the typical kind of problem you expect from a luxury EV, but some Rivian owners are tussling with their phones to unlock their car that it’s starting to feel like part of the routine.

Does the Volkswagen Atlas have transmission issues that customers should be aware of? Yes, and here is one customer's amazing story. She purchased a 2025 Atlas SUV, and now, after two days and only 29 miles, the transmission needs to be replaced. 

It’s not always about what a truck can do, but about what life asks of it next. One owner found that out the hard way by having to depart with his Tundra.

Not every Ford Explorer is law enforcement, but this news crew found out that doesn’t always matter. Here’s further insight into the current situation in California, and what it says about how vehicles are being perceived.

Is this a case of dealer fraud or just pure negligence on the part of a Toyota dealer? Check out Gabby and Jesse’s unbelievable story of what they found after they had an oil change on their 2025 Toyota Tundra. Here is what customers should be aware of.

A Cybertruck owner voices his concerns after his truck ran over a chicken on the road. He states that the truck, operating under Tesla’s full self-driving network, did not even register that an accident had occurred.

Here is another Cadillac Escalade that is ready for a new engine. The $100,000 luxury vehicle has only 12,000 miles and is ready to go into the shop for an engine swap. What is GM doing about it? Here is a report that all GM buyers should be aware of. 

Will has a Tesla Cybertruck, and it's his first visit to the service center. He has six issues that need fixing on his new electric truck, and he's not the only owner with problems. Does Tesla have quality control issues? What are other CT owners saying?

You’d think charging faster is always better, but one Model 3 owner’s question sparked a deeper discussion that might make you rethink your nightly charging routine.

A Cybertruck owner claims that driving the truck has placed a significant burden on his family. He describes the personal attacks and negative treatment his little children endure, noting that they have started to experience bullying at school.

The BYD Seagull's $8,000 price tag makes it a game-changer for last-mile delivery and personal ownership in an autonomous future, highlighting BYD's aggressive pricing that challenges Western automakers who have little time to respond.

The 2025 Genesis G90 in Black is emerging as a strong contender to the Mercedes-Benz Model S, offering comparable luxury and features at a better price, signifying Genesis's growth as a brand rival and challenging Mercedes to adapt.

The electric Mercedes G-Wagon struggled in sales because Mercedes misjudged its target audience, failing to effectively market its unique EV advantages to traditional G-Wagon buyers while simultaneously neglecting to attract tech-forward EV enthusiasts.

Dawn's 2023 Toyota RAV4 is experiencing recurring issues the dealer is unable to resolve. They needed her car for 3 days to "replicate" a problem she'd already described. She only has one car, making it more inconvenient. Can you relate to her dilemma?

Michael had his 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper for a week, put 200 miles on the new car, and the hub cap flew off while he was driving on the highway, damaging his door. Is this a common problem for the Model Y, or is it an isolated issue with his Model Y? 

A surprise repair bill is always frustrating, but what’s even harder is deciding where to take your car next. This Tesla owner’s story shows why that choice isn’t as simple as it sounds.

When lifelong Chevy owners start getting nervous about a truck with barely 4,000 miles on it, you can’t help but wonder what’s changed. Here's why reliability concerns are becoming harder to ignore in GM’s latest trucks.

This story is not about a dishonest car dealer trying to defraud a buyer. It's a customer trying to sell a Chevy Silverado to the dealer with a fake VIN. Check out the incredible story of how one dealer fell victim to the scheme and lost $44,000. 

What happened to Subaru's sales? They dropped for the first time in 33 months. The Japanese automaker had achieved 33 months of consecutive sales growth, and it came to an end. Was it the tariffs, the recent price increases, or the lack of inventory? 

Some people see a boring design while others see the future. This owner says he’d still love his Cybertruck even if it was worthless. We explore what the critics might be missing, and how emotion may be its biggest strength yet.

What kind of vehicles did Tesla Cybertruck owners previously own? Did they all own another Tesla model? Very few did. Yixin owned a Toyota Tundra and a BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid. He says he wouldn't go back to either one. Check out why he's sold on the CT.