Ray Magliozzi
Click or Clack
Fuel Injectors on Modern Cars May be Targeted for A.D.P.s
I have a 2019 Subaru Ascent that I like very much. It has slightly less than 22,000 miles.
Cash In on Trade-In Value and Enjoy the Newest Safety Features
I own a 2011 Lexus ES350 with 150,000 miles. The car has been dealer maintained from day one and has never given me a problem.
Adapting Your Car's Air Circulation in the Age of COVID-19
I'm retired but had been driving with Uber for the past couple of years. I haven't driven since COVID-19 started but plan to resume.
Safety Features Abound on the Suburu Outback
I talked to you and your brother years ago on your radio show and ended up taking your advice and selling my ancient VW Squareback for a slightly used ...
When to Know the Right Time to Replace Your Timing Belt
My daughter was given a 1995 Toyota Corolla by a family friend, who inherited it from a late relative. The car has 65,000 miles.
Towing With a Prius is Possible, But at Your Own Risk
I have a 2013 Toyota Prius V hybrid with 68,000 miles that I love. It has been trouble-free. It has hauled me, my dog and all our gear on many fun vac ...
Jeep's Big Bang Issue is Exhausting All Options
I have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 6-cylinder engine and 4-wheel-drive. I never had any problems with it until recently.
Jump Starts Can Be More Complicated with Newer Cars
We live in Minnesota and have two 2009 cars, which we park on the street. Last winter, the battery failed on one of our cars when the temperature had ...
A World Without Gas Caps is Here
In a recent column, you talked about how a vehicle's emissions system monitors itself for leaks. And that if a gas cap is loose and lets vapors escape ...
Better Options Available in Aftermarket Warning Systems
I have a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck. It is in great condition and has low miles. I would like to install (or have installed) one of the latest ...
Aerosol Flat Fixers Should Be Used Only as a Last Resort
We were on vacation and got a flat tire that was caused by a screw. A good Samaritan saw our dilemma and offered us a can of aerosol flat fixer and ai ...
For Phantom Car Issues, Check the 'Pending Codes'
I have a 2004 Saturn Vue with a Honda V-6 engine and 150,000 miles. I bought the car with 54,000 miles on it.
Electric Vehicles Will Lessen -- But Not Eliminate -- Road Noises
I was wondering how much traffic noise comes from engines and how much from tires on pavement? My house is near an urban expressway.
Shiny Dashboards are a Common Plague of Newer Cars
Toyota recently had a recall on Toyota Camrys for melting dashboards. I did not respond to the recall, because my car did not have this problem.
No Need to Reinvent the Wheel, or Overpay, for Cosmetic Issue
I own a 2005 Honda CR-V with 125,425 miles. It's in good shape. The worst feature on the car right now is rusted wheels.
"Always On" Taillights a Cheap, Effective Safety Enhancement
We have occasional days of poor visibility -- be it fog, rain, snow or just that half-light we get at dusk and dawn. During these times, I have follow ...
"Pilgrim's" Car Reflects Progress in Cleaner Energy
I was out for my biweekly run, and I saw that one of my neighbors had parked some wheeled conveyance in his driveway that I didn't recognize. It had n ...
Retiring Teacher Wants Zero Frills for First New Car
I'm nearing the age of retirement from public school teaching. I've enjoyed reading your column for years, as it has been helpful in teaching me how t ...
Cold-Start Rattle on Ford EcoBoost Engine Points to VCT Issue
I'm driving a 2018 Ford F150 with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine. About six months ago, at around 25,000 miles, it developed a cold-start rattle.
Clicking, Pinging or Zhinging Can Help Diagnose Starting Issue
I have a 2006 Ford Fusion that is working well, except for a periodic starting issue. Every now and then, when I turn the key, I hear a metallic "ping ...
