The Wayback Machine - http://web.archive.org/web/20260309172420/https://autos.yahoo.com/ownership/

New on Yahoo

Editions

Car ownership

Long-term tests, maintenance how-tos, resale value tips, and depreciation trends that impact your vehicle’s future

The $30 Fix Most Drivers Don’t Know for a Check Engine Light

OBD Auto Doctor app reads car diagnostic codes for $15 total cost versus $150+ dealer visits, turning check engine light panic into manageable information.

Gadget Review

Most noteworthy reads

Owners Say VW and Audi 2.0-Liter TSI Engines Burn Oil and Fail. Now There’s a Lawsuit
Guessing Headlights
What Happens When a Subaru CVT Fails? This Teardown Shows Everything
Autoblog
5 Cars With Low Repair Costs
GOBankingRates
What Are The Breather Bolts On Harley-Davidson Motorcycles For?
SlashGear

More on ownership

What's The Average Lifespan Of A New Car Battery? What To Know Before You Buy
SlashGear
Florida Man Sues Porsche After $281,940 911 GT3 Allegedly Sold as 'New' Turns Out to Be Technician Training Car
The Auto Wire
The Japanese Approach to Making Cars Last Forever
Autoblog
Most Drivers Use Cruise Control Without Knowing What It’s Really Doing
Guessing Headlights
How Piston Shape Impacts Engine Performance And Efficiency
Jalopnik
What Those XL Marks on Your Tires Actually Mean
Guessing Headlights
You May Want to Avoid Dealership Car Washes, Unless You Want to Risk Damage Like This Guy
Guessing Headlights
4 Warning Signs Your Engine Is About To Fail
SlashGear
Do Harley-Davidsons Need Back Pressure?
Jalopnik
Three Chevy Cars With The Best Odds Of Hitting 250,000 Miles (According To iSeeCars)
SlashGear
BMW Laser Headlights Are Amazing — Until You See the $9,000 Repair Bill
Autoblog
5 Wheel Bearing Myths It's Time To Set Straight
Jalopnik
The Mass Market Car Brand Owners Trust Most For Service, According To JD Power
SlashGear
This Is Considered The Best Major Car Brand In Terms Of Customer Satisfaction
SlashGear
What Are The Practical Limits Of Turbo Boost Pressure?
Jalopnik
J.D. Powers' dependability study shows vehicle reliability is in freefall
How-To Geek
Stop Rust Before It Starts with a Rust Inhibitor—These Are the Best We've Used
Road & Track
What Causes An Engine To Seize And Can It Be Fixed?
Jalopnik
How C8 Corvette Stingray Insurance Costs Compare To Similarly Priced Sports Cars
Jalopnik
Is It A Bad Idea To Change Your Oil Filter Without Changing Your Oil?
Jalopnik
The Simple Upgrades That Make Your Cheap Car Feel Expensive
Jalopnik
Which Requires More Maintenance And Repair, Turbocharging Or Supercharging?
Jalopnik
The Premium Car Brand Dominating JD Power's Customer Satisfaction Rankings For Dealer Service
SlashGear
This Is What Goes Into Building An Armored Vehicle (And What It Costs)
Jalopnik
Marine Vs. Automotive Spark Plugs: What's The Difference?
Jalopnik
The 10 most reliable car brands in 2026, according to Consumer Reports
How-To Geek
10 Most Reliable Cars Built By The World's Most Reliable Brand
Guessing Headlights
Can A Used Saab Be Reliable? Yes, But It Will Take Some Work
Jalopnik
Here's How Much A 2021 Genesis G70 Has Depreciated In 5 Years
Jalopnik
JD Power Just Named Its Least Dependable Car Brand In 2026
SlashGear
11 Most Reliable New Trucks for the Money in 2026
GOBankingRates
Surprise! America Has Chosen Its Favorite Auto Brand -- and It's Not Ford, General Motors, or Tesla!
Motley Fool
Consumer Reports Says This Top-Selling SUV Is Very Reliable
Money Digest
Where Your Author Owns a Used BMW Convertible for a Third Year
TheTruthAboutCars.com
This Toyota Is the SUV With the Best Resale Value
Autoblog
Can A Pressure Washer Ruin Your Car? Not If You Follow These 5 Rules
Popular Mechanics
Used Small Cars That Stay Reliable and Keep Ownership Costs Low
Guessing Headlights
Want a Sports Car You Can Drive Every Day? 11 Reliable Picks From the Last Decade
Guessing Headlights
I’m a Mechanic: These Are the 5 Most Expensive Cars To Maintain Over Time
GOBankingRates
This Lexus V8 Coupe Ends in 2026 and It Is One of the Most Reliable Sports Cars Still on Sale
Guessing Headlights
25 Best New Car Options for Reliability and Longevity in 2026
GOBankingRates
Do you really need winter tyres?
Autocar
Part-worn tyres: are they safe and should I buy them?
Autocar
Lawsuit Claims Porsche Sold $281K 911 GT3 Used as Mechanic Training Car
The Auto Wire
How To Clean Your Car's Grille Properly, No Matter The Style
SlashGear
The Most Important Step In A Garage Renovation Is Lighting
Jalopnik
You Need to Stash These Survival-Kit Essentials in Your Car Right Now
Road & Track
Florida Man’s 2000 Corvette C5 Logs 773,388 Miles Before Donation to National Corvette Museum
Backfire News
How to Clean Your Salty Floor Mats After the Winter Months
Car and Driver
7 Most Reliable New SUVs Under $40K in 2026
GOBankingRates

Feb	MAR	Apr
	09
2025	2026	2027