Recalls & Car-Care Tips
Car News for Boca Raton Drivers
Car industry news and recall notices.
M272 Oil Mystery: Can Bore Scope Tell the Tale? Here’s Your Repair Roadmap
If you’re dealing with an M272 engine that’s burning oil, you’ve probably stared at a bore scope video and wondered: are those piston rings shot, or is it just the valve stem seals? It’s a frustrating question, and the answer isn’t always…
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Hyundai Issues Airbag Recall for 2025 Tucson Models
Hyundai has announced a recall affecting certain 2025 Tucson SUVs, citing a potential issue with the vehicle’s airbag system. The problem involves a manufacturing defect that could prevent the passenger-side airbag from deploying properly…
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Summer in Florida: What You Need to Know About Swimming in Lakes with Gators and Snakes
Summer in Florida means water, lots of it. With more than 7,500 lakes, 1,000 freshwater springs, and thousands of miles of coastline, the Sunshine State is a paradise for swimmers, boaters, and anyone looking to cool off. But if you're…
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The Tiny Supercharged Toyota You’ve Never Heard Of (And Can’t Buy)
If you think the GR Corolla is the coolest hot hatch Toyota has ever made, think again. Long before Gazoo Racing became the performance powerhouse it is today, the team cooked up something far stranger: a supercharged version of the Scion…
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The Minivan Was Invented in 1935 - And It Cost More Than a House
Imagine walking through a Detroit car show in the late 1980s when a strange, Art Deco vehicle rolls in. It looks like a stretched Volkswagen Beetle, with a huge rear door and a completely flat floor. Two executives chuckle and say, "Who’s…
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Behind the Wheel: What to Expect When Test Driving from a Dealer vs. a Private Seller
When I worked in car sales, test drives were either the best part of the job or a complete waste of a Saturday. You could tell within five minutes who was serious and who was just killing time. Buyers who came prepared always had the…
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A $234,000 Dodge Demon 170 Just Lost Nearly $100,000 at Auction
The supercharged Dodge Challenger market has seen wild highs and painful lows, and one 2023 Demon 170 owner just learned that lesson the hard way. An Octane Red example with only 13 miles on the odometer sold in 2025 for $138,888, roughly…
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How a Toyota Camry Engine Became the Heart of Lotus’s Comeback
Lotus has always been about the bends, not the straights. Founder Colin Chapman’s mantra, 'simplify, then add lightness', gave the world cars that could dance through corners but rarely wowed anyone with raw power. That worked beautifully…
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The Buick That Quietly Outran the Corvette
In 1986, American performance had a clear pecking order. The Corvette sat at the top, with the Mustang GT and Camaro IROC-Z close behind. Everyone knew where the serious speed lived. Then a boxy Buick with a country-club silhouette showed…
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BMW Pulls 29,000+ Plug-In Hybrids Off Roads Over Fire Concerns
BMW has issued a recall affecting more than 29,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles after discovering a manufacturing defect that could cause the battery to overheat and catch fire. The recall covers certain 2020-2024 model year vehicles, including…
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Save Your Wallet: How to Fix Car Dents at Home Without a Mechanic
That sinking feeling when you spot a fresh dent on your car is all too familiar. No matter how carefully you park or how gently you drive, dings and dents are almost inevitable. The good news? Many of them are surprisingly simple to fix…
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The 1990s Mazda That Costs Less Than an RX-7 and Comes With a Rare Three-Rotor Engine
Most collectors chasing a 1990s Mazda rotary dream go straight for the FD-generation RX-7. That car is iconic, lightweight, and getting expensive fast. But a growing number of savvy buyers are looking at a different Mazda from the same…
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