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A blue Toyota CH-R small SUV on a home driveway

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Repairing a CVT transmission failure on a Toyota C-HR

Many automakers have had problems with faulty continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Here’s what to do if your car has...

Repairing a CVT transmission failure on a Toyota C-HR
A white Chevrolet Bolt on a highway ramp

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Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall: Is GM required to replace the battery?

GM replaces batteries for some Chevrolet Bolt EV owners in Canada, but not for all. What gives?

Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall: Is GM required to replace the battery?
A red Tesla Model S drives along a coastline

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Repairing corrosion on a Tesla Model S after the battery warranty has expired

Corroded battery packs and circuitry in electric vehicles are an emerging problem. How much does it cost to repair...

Repairing corrosion on a Tesla Model S after the battery warranty has expired
Mechanic with a clipboard stands under a hoisted car

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How do car repair shops bill for services?

Why would a dealership bill more hours than its mechanics actually spent on servicing a car? Is this legal?

How do car repair shops bill for services?
A red Volkswagen Beetle parked on a street

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Should you buy an original or aftermarket catalytic convertor? 

When a catalytic converter is stolen or worn out, here’s what to consider when buying a replacement part.

Should you buy an original or aftermarket catalytic convertor? 
A man stairs intently at his auto insurance claim he received in the mail while his laptop remains open on a desk

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Can an automaker require a confidentiality agreement to settle a claim?

Some owners of Honda CR-Vs and Elements aren’t happy with the company’s buyback offers. What can they do?

Can an automaker require a confidentiality agreement to settle a claim?
Parked on a street beside a large-bricked building, the Kia Seltos is a subcompact SUV

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Kia Seltos car parts backordered, not available—now what?

With orders for car parts delayed, who is on the hook for a temporary vehicle: the car owner or...

Kia Seltos car parts backordered, not available—now what?
Volkswagen Golf parked on the side of the road

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Replacements, failures and the recurring problems for the turbocharger wastegate on Volkswagen cars

Are there many complaints about the turbocharger wastegate? Find out, and learn about what that means for the cost...

Replacements, failures and the recurring problems for the turbocharger wastegate on Volkswagen cars
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What’s the cause of sudden acceleration in a 2019 Subaru Legacy?

Despite multiple attempts to diagnose the problem, the dealership has turned up no clues. Experts offer some options and...

What’s the cause of sudden acceleration in a 2019 Subaru Legacy?