According to the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), Subaru is ranked as the 17th most reliable brand out there. This represents a somewhat worse result compared to 2024's VDS in which ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some people have described the Ford 5.4L Triton engine as "one of the worst V8's ever produced." And while it didn't make it onto our list of ...

An engine depends on perfect timing the same way a symphony depends on a conductor. Every valve opens at the exact moment it should, every piston moves in perfect rhythm, and everything stays ...

Hidden behind protective covers in many vehicles, the timing belt often receives little attention until symptoms appear. Its condition, though, directly affects the synchronization of engine ...

Fleet operators are being warned of a potential reliability issue that affects numerous cars and vans produced since 2012 and could result in engine failure. The use of 'wet belts' was introduced by ...

Mooresville, United States, May 9th, 2026, FinanceWireMINI Cooper Timing Chain Noise Explained: Causes, Warning Signs, and ...

Charlen holds a BA Languages & Culture degree and has over a decade of experience in automotive journalism. His work experience includes stints at CAR Mag and News24 Motoring. Charlen didn't grow up ...

When buying a car you wouldn't expect to be handing over your hard-earned cash for a vehicle that has a component which can cause total engine failure under the bonnet. But sadly that's the case for ...