Bob M
Vehicle History Writer
About
Bob M. is an author and award-winning speaker whose TV commercials have appeared on every news network. Whenever he’s cruising in the minivan with his large family, he’s actually daydreaming about a two-seater sports car.
About
Bob M. is an author and award-winning speaker whose TV commercials have appeared on every news network. Whenever he’s cruising in the minivan with his large family, he’s actually daydreaming about a two-seater sports car.
Articles
The Subaru brand should be near the top of any car buyer’s list when reliability is a major factor. The 2020 Subaru Forester’s reliability scores might send mixed signals, but this popular...
Feb 19, 2021
If you’re the proud owner of a 2019 Jeep Cherokee, then you may be thinking about saving a few bucks by doing your own oil changes. That means you will need to know the oil type and oil capacity...
Feb 16, 2021
If you’ve purchased a used 2012 Ford F-150, you’re probably going to want to do an oil change on it at some point. Great! What type of oil and how much? That’s actually a little bit...
Feb 16, 2021
If you’re the proud owner of a 2017 Ford F-150, you may want to start doing your own oil changes. If that’s the case, the first obvious questions are: “How much oil do I need?”...
Feb 12, 2021
A lit wrench light on your Ford Escape dashboard is almost always bad news. Many Ford Escape owners have dubbed it the “Orange Wrench of Death.” Here’s what you should know. But...
Feb 12, 2021
You’ve checked the coolant levels, oil, windshield wiper fluid and brake fluid in your 2014 Ford Focus. But where’s the dipstick for the transmission fluid? If you own a 2014 Ford Focus...
Feb 12, 2021
If you have any sort of connection to the Jeep brand, then any one of the 2020 Wrangler’s various trim models are worth a look. But if you’re the sort of person who looks at a mountain in...
Feb 8, 2021
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu suffers from a lack of “bells and whistles” in the mid-sized car category. But if you’re simply looking for a durable car with a reliable engine and good...
Feb 8, 2021
If you want to enjoy the full benefits of an off-roading lifestyle, then a Jeep Trailhawk trim is a go-to vehicle that should be on your list to explore. With that being said, you are just as likely...
Feb 8, 2021
Toyota transmission problems have been cropping up in 2017 to 2020 models of certain vehicles. There have been a number of complaints about the power train made to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Jan 24, 2021
The Hyundai Veloster has several common problems that owners complain about, so you should take notice of these issues before buying one. On the one hand, some of these problems are clearly the fault...
Jan 24, 2021
Audi A3 owners don’t tend to have a lot of complaints about their vehicles. For example, the 2017 Audi A3 was ranked by experts as the No. 1 Luxury Small Car on the market that year. Audi A3...
Jan 24, 2021
Most common modern Dodge Ram 1500 problems stem from a single culprit: The vehicle’s Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). Starting in 2006, Dodge began installing the TIPM system in every one...
Jan 24, 2021
The Dodge Ram 1500 scored the lowest reliability rating possible (one out of five) from Consumer Reports in both 2019 and 2020, largely due to Dodge Ram Uconnect problems. Serious issues with the...
Jan 23, 2021
Ok, so you got talked into buying a minivan, cool, it’s a Honda Odyssey, that means something, right? And then it starts to misfire, make noises, and break down. Now you’re the owner of a minivan...
Jan 22, 2021
Sporting a Honda Odyssey with pride? Long-live the minivan! While the Odyssey is one of the best family-haulers around, there have been some issues related to its paint. Are there any recalls for...
Jan 21, 2021
One thing you should never have to sacrifice in your vehicle is power steering assistance. Unfortunately for many Honda Odyssey owners, this became a major problem in the model years that came out...
Jan 21, 2021
You can tell Dodge put a lot of thought into the 2014 Journey. Even though it’s a few years old now, it offers a range of useful features for a growing family. However, it has had a few issues....
Jan 21, 2021
The average number of safety recalls compared to the number of cars sold in the U.S. is actually fairly low. The rate in America between 2013 and 2017 was 0.79 recalls for every 100,000 vehicles sold....
Jan 21, 2021
The 2014 Ford Focus has so many problems with it that it ranks dead last (38 out of 38) among small cars among our 2014 rankings here at Vehicle History. One of the biggest complaints about the 2014...
Jan 21, 2021
Owning a compact SUV like the 2013 Nissan Rogue is a way of making a statement. Compact SUVs are sporty and fun, while still having enough room and comfort to qualify as a “family...
Jan 19, 2021
One of the great things about buying a car that’s less than a decade old is that you will likely never have to worry about the transmission. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. When...
Jan 19, 2021
The Sentra has been one of Nissan’s most popular family cars since it debuted in 1982. But every vehicle has its quirks, and if something goes wrong during the production of a model, it can lead...
Jan 17, 2021
The 2013 Nissan Altima is a popular mid-size sedan that offers the perfect mix of performance, style, and comfort. However, even the greats eventually have issues. Does the 2013 Nissan Altima have any...
Jan 17, 2021
It’s always a wise idea to do your research before purchasing a used car. The first thing you’ll likely read about is the transmission. Ford’s dual-clutch PowerShift automatic...
Jan 17, 2021