A recent lawsuit was filed against Subaru with regards to engine tuning problems. The 2014-2016 Subaru Forester XT, Subaru WRX , WRX STI cars and SUV’s have engines too highly tuned. This causes the engines to stall or surge. A 2016 recall was ordered to fix the problems with the ignition timing. The plaintiff […]
Takata Airbags Recalls The following list of Honda and Acura cars have been recalled in the US to replace passenger-side Takata front airbags: 2010-2012 Acura RL 2010-2014 Acura TSX 2011-2014 Acura TSX Wagon 2010-2013 Acura ZDX 2010-2012 Honda Accord 2010-2015 Honda Crosstour 2010-2011 Honda Civic 2010-2011 Honda CR-V 2010-2011 Honda Element 2014 Honda FCX Clarity […]
Ford F-150 built between the years of 2013-2018 are equipped with master cylinders supplied by Hitachi. Ford previously used master cylinders manufactured by Bosch. The Hitachi master cylinders have pistons fitted with a single cup seal responsible for containing pressurized brake fluid. Normally master cylinders are usually fitted with two cup seals to ensure that […]
Driverless Cars Freaking You Out? Would you get in a vehicle controlled by driverless car technology? https://www.techradar.com/news/driverless-cars-explained Nearly 75% of drivers, in all age groups, have no confidence in driverless cars that implement all aspects of driving. But cars that assist drivers with blind spot monitoring, lane departure and forward collision warning systems have […]
Are all Minivans the same? The IIHS, or better known as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, has four ratings with regards to vehicles. They are: Good, Acceptable, Marginal and Poor. During crashes, some minivans fare better than others at protecting passenger-side occupants. Three minivans were tested: Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and the […]
Do you have an “Earth Dreams” Honda engine? What exactly is an “Earth Dreams” engine and what does it do? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_advanced_technology The name of this engine is not so much about what technology does but the goal of environmental performance mixed with the fun of driving, creating a smooth and efficient ride. It also increases […]
Hyundai and Kia Engine Fires In recent years Hyundai and Kai Theta II engine fires have occurred in more than 400 vehicles, with and without collisions. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) began an investigation in May of 2017 into Hyundai and Kia vehicles equipped with Theta II engines. This investigation came after the […]
A recent class-action lawsuit against Toyota Prius 2016-2017 cars alleges that the windshields have defects that cause visibility problems and safety issues. The owners of these cars claim that the chips and cracks in the glass cost them hundred of dollars to replace the windshields with the ones that are as defective as the originals. […]
Americans love trucks and SUV’s. Despite rising fuel prices, we still love our roomy, chunky wagons with room for our kids, groceries, etc. Read any recent vehicle sales report or manufacturer earnings release and it becomes obvious that the market heavily favors buying and leasing SUV’s and trucks over sedans, generally speaking. Of interest and […]
This week, we round up what has turned out to be a fairly substantial number of complaints from owners of the Chevrolet Cruze. If you are in the market for a compact sedan, you will no doubt come across this vehicle in your research. The Chevrolet Cruze is marketed as a compact car for commuters, […]
