Used Nissan Sentra Buying Guide: CVT History and 2020-Plus
Which Sentra years to buy, what the Nissan CVT warranty extensions covered and why most have expired, the 2020 redesign, and tie rod and brake light recalls.
Used Honda Ridgeline Buying Guide: First Gen vs 2017-Plus
Which Ridgeline generation to buy, towing and bed features, what changed in 2020 and 2021, and the salt-belt frame and subframe corrosion recalls to clear.
Used VW Jetta Buying Guide: Sixth Gen, TDI, and 2019-Plus
Which Jetta years to buy, what CR and Car and Driver say about each generation, the TDI emissions question, and the fuel rail and ignition recalls.
Used Mazda3 Buying Guide: 2014-2018 vs 2019 and 2.5 Turbo
Which Mazda3 generation to buy, what changed with the 2019 redesign and 2021 Turbo, sedan versus hatchback tradeoffs, and the camera and braking recalls.
Rivian Recall Check by VIN: R1T, R1S, and EDV
How to run a Rivian VIN on NHTSA, why the newest camera recall may not show yet, OTA software campaigns, and service-history recalls like the toe link.
Polestar Recall Check by VIN: Polestar 2, 3, and 4
How to run a Polestar VIN on NHTSA, why the Polestar 2 camera recall was replaced twice, OTA versus dealer fixes, and the short Polestar 3 and 4 lists.
FIAT Recall Check by VIN: 500, 500X, 500L, 124 Spider
How to run a FIAT VIN on NHTSA, old vs new 500e campaigns, 500X recalls shared with the Jeep Renegade, and the 124 Spider air bag and fuel pump fixes.
Alfa Romeo Recall Check by VIN: Giulia, Stelvio, Tonale
How to run an Alfa Romeo VIN on NHTSA, the Giulia and Stelvio fuel pump and camera campaigns, the shared 24V-510 air bag sensor fix, and Tonale recalls.
Used Toyota Sequoia Buying Guide: V8 vs i-FORCE MAX
How the second-gen V-8 Sequoia differs from the 2023 hybrid redesign, shared Tundra platform notes, and the steering gear and fuel pump campaigns to clear.
Used Hyundai Sonata Buying Guide: Generations and Theta II
Which Sonata generation to buy, how the Theta II engine recalls and warranty work, the 2020 redesign, and the fuel tank check valve campaign to clear.
