Marc Wiley

Miami, Little Havana, men working at car wash.

It Takes Just 1 Hour for a Sprinkler to Ruin Your Car

Unless you park in a garage or don’t have a sprinkler system, chances are your car paint looks a little rough. While many people don’t think twice about parking their car in the driveway, if you aren’t careful, that sprinkler could damage your car’s paint in as little as one hour. You might not notice …

Published on August 27, 2020 3:10 pm

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A Used BMW 4 Series is a Reliable Luxury Car With Style

Used BMW 4 Series models are pretty reliable, as the model debuted just nine years ago. Still, these are the most reliable models if you're considering a used model.

Published on August 10, 2020 2:59 am

The BMW 2 Series from 2020 is both reliable and fun to drive

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How Reliable Is the BMW 2 Series ?

The 2020 BMW 2 Series is both exciting and reliable, despite BMW's reputation for high repair bills.

Published on August 5, 2020 11:58 pm

Greg Carloss [cq] of Baltimore shoots video of a Mercedes C300 coupe on Market Street

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The Most Common Mercedes-Benz C300 Problems Are Predictably Expensive

The Mercedes-Benz C300 is an affordable way into the German luxury landscape, but older models have some costly problems to consider.

Published on August 2, 2020 2:16 pm

Blue 1999 Mazda Miata shown before and after the car paint and scratched bumper were repaired

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What’s the Best Way to Repair Your Car’s Paint?

Not every car paint repair requires a trip to the body shop. Use these tips to DIY car paint repair at home.

Published on June 11, 2020 11:25 pm

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Are Brembo Big Brake Kits Worth It?

Big brake kits cost big bucks, but Brembo makes some of the best. What makes them special, and are they worth your hard-earned cash?

Published on May 25, 2020 11:14 pm

Cars

3 Flaws with the Otherwise Brilliant F80 BMW M3

The F80 BMW M3 is a stunning sports car, but it isn't without a few annoying flaws.

Published on May 6, 2020 12:17 am

An Audi A5 40 TDI is seen during the Vienna Car Show press preview at Messe Wien

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Audi A4 vs. Audi A5: Which Luxury Sedan Is for You?

The Audi A4 and A5 are nearly identical, but the few differences they have can help choose the right fit.

Published on April 1, 2020 7:01 pm

Most common VW Passat problems are featured in the 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC Coupe model

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The Most Common VW Passat Problems You Should Know About

The most common VW Passat problems range from minor to catastrophic, and repairs can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Published on March 21, 2020 10:32 pm

Joe King (Head Audi India), at the launch of Audi A4 2016

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The Most Common Audi A4 Problems Reported By Real Owners

The Audi A4 is generally a reliable luxury car, but the issues that owners report often result in catastrophic engine failure. Talk about a coin flip.

Published on March 20, 2020 7:54 pm

A white 2022 Ford Fusion midsize sedan model driving through a metropolitan city

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The Most Common Ford Fusion Problems You Should Know About

A used Ford Fusion is comfortable and stylish for a good price, but is Ford's last four-door sedan worth a look, or are there too many problems to consider?

Published on February 10, 2020 11:41 pm

Trucks & SUVs

The 90’s Scandal Consumer Reports Hopes You Forgot About

The automotive world is no stranger to scandals. Some are the result of genuine product flaws or company misrepresentation, such as with Takata’s airbags and Volkswagen’s diesel vehicles. Others, though, like Audi’s unintended acceleration debacle, stemmed from driver error as much as product design. Which begs the question: which category does the Consumer Reports scandal …

Published on January 22, 2020 2:25 pm

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Is the Wax in Ultimate Car Washes Worth It?

Car washes typically offer different wash packages. Most packages include some sort of of car wax. Is this addition to the car wash worth it?

Published on September 30, 2019 10:55 am

Cars

How Much Gas Does It Waste to Let Your Car Idle?

A recent study shows that idling wastes more fuel than turning your car off and back on, and it only takes a few seconds to make a difference.

Published on September 19, 2019 4:30 pm

Trends

5 Surprising Things You Probably Don’t Know About Rust on Your Car

Rust is a sign that your car needs some TLC, but do you know what to do when you see it? Here are five facts to help you prevent and treat it.

Published on September 13, 2019 10:22 am

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Why Volkswagens Are a Better Investment Than People Think

A common assumption is that Volkswagen's are challenging to maintain and repair. Is there any truth to this or have times changed?

Published on August 15, 2019 8:22 am

Irv Gordon Stands next to his million mile car, the 1966 Volvo P1800

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7 Million Mile Cars That Have Proven They Can Go the Distance

Getting a car to the seven-figure mark isn't common, but a few cars out there can truly claim to last forever. In fact, these vehicles have successfully reached million-mile car status.

Published on June 9, 2018 8:52 am

The Toyota Corolla Hatchback in bright blue, one of the sportiest looking non-sports cars

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6 of the Best-Looking Cars That Are Not Sports Cars

Just because someone doesn't want a true sports car doesn't mean that person doesn't still want a car that looks good.

Published on December 21, 2015 9:30 pm