Car Advice

The Ford F‑250 is built for power, towing, and long hauls. Cruise control makes those drives easier, but what happens when it stops working? Suddenly, your long highway trips feel … Read more

Mercedes cruise control helps long drives feel easier. But when the system stops working, even a short trip can feel longer than it should. Many drivers describe the same scene: … Read more

Hyundai’s cruise control systems make long drives easier, but they can act up at the worst possible time. Maybe the system refuses to switch on. Maybe it shuts off the … Read more

Honda vehicles are celebrated for their reliability and smooth driving experience, but sometimes even the most trustworthy rides throw a curveball. One common source of frustration is cruise control not … Read more

You’ve probably been there — fresh brakes on your Toyota RAV4, and suddenly the pedal starts to shake every time you stop. You head back to the shop, and the … Read more

As someone who has spent nearly two decades testing vehicles in the harshest winter conditions, I’ve faced more than my fair share of icy roads, blizzards, and breakdowns in the … Read more

There isn’t a whole lot of new information to report here. In most cases, the well-established steps for dealing with a fuel-starved diesel engine are still completely valid. And thanks … Read more

Shock absorbers have existed in some form since the early 1900s, but drivers from that era would barely recognize the advanced damping technology found in today’s street and off-road vehicles. … Read more

Our favorite engine teardown expert is back! This time, I Do Cars on YouTube takes apart a wrecked Ford 7.3-liter “Godzilla” V8 for the very first time. While this engine … Read more

When Lexus had a wagon in its lineup, I was still in high school—and that was quite a while ago. I’m talking about the IS300 SportCross, which Lexus never replaced … Read more