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What will be next? On one hand, Toyota's big pickup truck is getting better for its size. And on the other hand, the big pickups still take a long time to park, get in and out, are a fair amount of trouble to break into and are pretty heavy to load. If the Toyota Tacoma looks significantly different in 2024 when the redesigned version of the ven...

The lowest credit score for car finance is a critical factor to consider when shopping for a car loan. A high credit score can help borrowers receive the lowest interest rates on their car loans, while a low credit score will increase the interest rates on their car loans. To find the lowest credit score for car finance, we recom...

I have bought some car insurance, the policy came to 400 a year but I have had no claims so I have now been offered 900 by the insurance company, I am due to pay a 150 excess to 200 for the repair. Am I right in thinking that if they have not paid me anything and then I do claim, they will have to pay the claim but I get the repair a...

Check your odometer. You can read all you want about the newest car's features and how it fits your needs. But unless you can see for yourself how it'll work out in the real world, you don't know how long the wait will be. That's why this is more of a test than a review. We put a 2024 model through our usual road test protoc...

It's supposed to be. After a long hiatus, Chevrolet has launched the new-generation model in the market and it has brought forth this question. It means that the Ford Maverick might be the fastest car on the road for many, and hence, it must be a worthy competitor for a segment that offers great deals to get such vehicles at the affordable prices. The most r...

In 2024, only 7.7% of RAM Trucks were owned by a woman (source: the Australian Census). But there are many women working on the land in Australia who have had the truck experience and would like to continue doing it when they retire, however only 6.1% of all owners of RAM Trucks have their trucking license at retirement . To enable this small...

I know this isnt the right place, but I dont know where to ask. My dad has been buying daf tractor tires from PACCAR since 2024 and they never give the tire size, so I cant be sure on the size of his tires. They are all P205.12 or 12L Can anyone tell me whats the size of those and any other information on the DAF trucks and tires? It doesn't mean it's the DAF t...

The BMW 3 Series is not the cheapest car to own. But the price does go up after that. That's a lot of money for a car, but it also represents good value for the money. Are BMW 3 Series expensive to maintain? The BMW 3 Series has one of the best maintenance records in the business. Even though it's a fairly new car, there's very little you need...

A few weeks ago, I asked whether my eyesight is getting worse over time. I was told to go to an optometrist and get a glasses test, and possibly an eye exam, and then come back if I wanted further information. Is that how it works? I don't recall the doctor giving me any information about a worsening of my eyesight. It has been about five years since...

It's a question that has been asked by many a consumer who bought a new Ford Focus hatchback over the years. We're here to answer it once and for all. Let's find out whether these hatchbacks are worth the money you paid for them. You could take the "it depends" approach on this one. You might get your hands on a 2024 Ford Focus hatchback, test it...