Sandy B
Vehicle History Writer
About
Sandy B. has written for The New York Times, Cleveland Magazine, and many online publications. She long-ago ditched the minivan life for the off-roading Ford Explorer (and hoping to restore a Shelby Mustang!)
About
Sandy B. has written for The New York Times, Cleveland Magazine, and many online publications. She long-ago ditched the minivan life for the off-roading Ford Explorer (and hoping to restore a Shelby Mustang!)
Articles
Purchasing a new car means choosing a safe and reliable vehicle, but even in the best of situations, problems can occur. The Kia Telluride, a recognized sport utility vehicle, most certainly offers a...
Jan 23, 2021
Vehicle manufacturers like Honda never release a car with the expectations of problems. Yet, they typically happen to all vehicles. Sometimes, the company does not issue a recall, but they do create...
Jan 23, 2021
Ford is a manufacturer to be reckoned with as one of the oldest vehicle manufacturers in the U.S. It’s known for reliable vehicles, but Ford’s problems with some components of their vehicles have also...
Jan 23, 2021
Mazda, like most vehicle manufacturers, works to create safe vehicles. The CX 5 is one of those. Yet, even this vehicle can develop problems over time. Some of those end up being recalls. Other times,...
Jan 23, 2021
Vehicle makers work to ensure their cars and trucks are safe before they hit the road. Yet, some problems do not become evident until the vehicles are on the road and used by customers. That’s the...
Jan 22, 2021
Nobody wants to buy a replacement vehicle only to find out it has a bunch of safety issues. Instead, take the time to research if there are any open manufacturer recalls. If there are, you can get...
Jan 22, 2021
Many vehicle manufacturers invest a lot of time into ensuring their vehicles are safe and secure before releasing them for sale. Over time, problems with reliability or safety can develop when owners...
Jan 21, 2021
Honda is known for its reliability. However, even the greats have issues, and Honda is no different. What is the heater core? It’s part of the heating/cooling system, and it works to radiate hot air...
Jan 21, 2021
Meet the Insight, the first attempt by Honda at dethroning the mighty Prius. Sadly, not much happened in terms of sales, but it did teach them a thing or two about hybrid technology. As you might have...
Jan 21, 2021
Remember when owning a Kia meant owning a throwaway car? Not anymore, as they’ve reimagined themselves over the last decade into one of the most desirable brands around. However, even the sought after...
Jan 21, 2021
Nissan, like most manufacturers, does everything it can to ensure each vehicle is safe and reliable. Many models have problems that will require repair they’ve already been on the road for a while....
Jan 21, 2021
The 2015 Santa Fe came right at the start of Hyundais big reinvent. This meant updated styling, the latest powertrain options, and all the latest tech. However, regardless of their efforts, many still...
Jan 21, 2021
Most of us would feel proud to have a 2016 Honda Civic sitting in the driveway (and if you do, congrats). While they’re great cars that are sure to last a long time, there have been several problems....
Jan 21, 2021
Do engine issues ever arrive at a convenient time? Nope, that’s just not how car repairs go. While you may have bought that 2016 Hyundai Sonata because of its impressive owner reviews, you forgot to...
Jan 21, 2021
When buying a car like a newer Honda Accord, one of the big draws is its impeccable reliability. However, even popular models like the Accord see alerts and problem reports every now and again. What...
Jan 19, 2021
Carmakers work to create reliable and safe cars for their drivers. Every time they release a new model, there is a risk of a problem developing once owners start driving the cars. That’s when they...
Jan 19, 2021
Vehicle manufacturers spend a lot of time investing in their cars and SUVs to ensure they are customer-ready. Sometimes, problems happen after they are in the hands of the owner. When those problems...
Jan 18, 2021
Ford, like most other manufacturers, ensures that its products are safe and reliable when they release them. Yet, unexpected issues can still come up. Sometimes even after the car has already been...
Jan 17, 2021
Vehicle manufacturers are tasked with designing, building, and testing new vehicles to ensure they are safe and reliable. While they do the best they can at this, problems can occur months or even...
Jan 17, 2021
Automakers research and develop and then test vehicles to ensure they are as safe and as reliable as possible. Sometimes problems occur only after owners have used those vehicles for thousands of...
Jan 17, 2021
Every manufacturer wants to provide its customers with a safe and reliable vehicle every time one is sold. In many cases, problems with newly launched vehicles take time to become evident, though....
Jan 17, 2021
Most vehicle manufacturers spend a lot of time ensuring their vehicles are in good working order before releasing them to buyers. In some situations, the problems do not become evident until owners...
Jan 17, 2021
Honda works hard to ensure owners get a safe and reliable vehicle. Sometimes, once the cars are being used by owners, problems develop. When this occurs, the manufacturer has to make the decision to...
Jan 17, 2021
Automakers invest an insane amount of time ensuring their products are safe and reliable beyond the design phase. Sometimes these problems don’t arise until after the vehicles have been on the road...
Jan 17, 2021
Carmakers invest a ton of time in ensuring their vehicles roll off the assembly line as safe and reliable as possible. Over time, problems can develop as owners operate them over months and years....
Jan 17, 2021