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Six Hyundai Vehicles Awarded Consumer Guide Best Buy AwardsMore than 150 New Vehicles Evaluated Across 20 CategoriesFOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1...

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Note: This performance review was created when the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C Class was new. Reviewers generally agree that the 2007 Mercedes C-Class is enjoyable to drive and solidly-engineered, delivering...

Q: On an AWD vehicle, do front brake pads wear faster than rear brake pads since more weight is carried by the front wheels?

Q: I am writing on behalf of my 94-year-old dad, who has a 2000 Dodge Intrepid with 110,249 miles that hasn’t been driven for about two years. His neighbor would

Q: I've seen online a so-called EcoChip, which is supposed to reduce fuel consumption by up to 55%. Is this legit? Does it work? It plugs into the car's onboard diagnostic system. Will using it void my OEM or my extended warranty? Thanks, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated! -- J.M., Flossmoor, Illinois

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Q: I have a 2014 Honda Civic with 32,000 miles. During a routine maintenance, the dealer told me they spotted a leak in the rear breather cover and that it would be $650 to repair. I wanted a second opinion as the oil level was not low and I had not noticed any oil leaks on my garage floor or in my driveway. Later, another dealer noticed this same leak and another one and quoted just over $1,100 to repair both. The thing is, the level does not go down and I see no evidence of leaks in my garage ...

Q: I have a 2016 3.6-liter Cadillac with 18,000 miles. Lately, I've noticed that the voltage starts out at around 13-plus volts and works its way up to a little over 15 volts. It will lower a bit at stop lights. I'm experiencing no problems, but this seems to be something to check out. The car comes with an AGM battery, and I verified the dash reading matched my voltmeter. Older GM cars had a voltage regulator in the alternator, but I'm reading that some cars have the ECM control ...

The 2022 Subaru Forester and Outback just picked up Best Buy awards. Get the complete details on each model here.