A transmission problem can turn a perfectly ordinary drive into a financial horror story, especially when the repair estimate climbs toward $7,000. That concern has followed Toyota vehicles equipped with the UA80 family of eight-speed automatic … [Read more...] about The Transmission Problems That Have Left Some Owners Facing $7,000 Repair Bills
The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Connecticut have reached a $4 million settlement with a Connecticut auto dealership and its owners and managers over allegations of deceptive fees and unauthorized charges, according to an official … [Read more...] about Connecticut Nissan Dealer to Pay $4 Million Over Alleged Hidden Fees and Unauthorized Charges
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an official Request for Information (RFI) seeking public and stakeholder input on a new initiative called America's Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC), which would allow electric transmission … [Read more...] about DOT Proposes Using Highway and Rail Corridors for Power Lines, Pipelines and Broadband
Washing a car should make it look better. Yet a few common shortcuts can turn a Saturday morning rinse into a tiny paint-damaging operation, complete with swirl marks, water spots and a finish that looks strangely dull in the sunlight. Most … [Read more...] about 5 Car-Washing Mistakes That Can Leave Your Paint Looking Worse
School mornings have a remarkable talent for turning perfectly ordinary families into a tiny emergency-response team. One child cannot find a shoe, another suddenly hates the breakfast that worked perfectly yesterday, somebody remembers a permission … [Read more...] about Why School Mornings Turn Into Fights—and What Fathers Can Change
Does turning off your car’s A/C really save gas? Yes, it can, because running the compressor adds an extra load that the engine must handle. But that does not mean every driver should immediately shut off the A/C, crank down all four windows and … [Read more...] about Does Turning Off Your Car’s A/C Really Save Gas? What Drivers Should Know
A text from a mechanic or car dealership can seem perfectly ordinary: “Your vehicle is due for service,” “Your appointment is tomorrow,” or “This is Mark from the dealership. Can you confirm your VIN?” Nothing about that sounds particularly sinister. … [Read more...] about What to Know About Text Messages From ‘Mechanics’ or ‘Dealers’ That May Be Scam Bait
A car seat recall can turn an ordinary trip to daycare, school, the grocery store, or Grandma’s house into a very different kind of errand. The good news is that parents can take a few practical steps to find out whether a seat has a recall, … [Read more...] about Car Seat Recall Steps Parents Should Take Before the Next Ride
