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The Most Ugly Car I've Driven Is Actually a Good Buy

The most ugly car I ever worked on surprised me. Here's why ugly sheet metal can still win you over — and what to look f...

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe: What a Mechanic Wants You to Know Before Buying One

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe buyers: engine options, rust spots, auto transmission problems, and what to pay. A Portlan...

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse: What a Mechanic Wants You to Know

Thinking about a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse? Here's what a mechanic checks before buying: engines, common failures, hidden ...

Two Weeks With a Used Volvo V90: The Family Test

Real Garage — ownership stories from the Keller fleet. School runs, Costco trips, and the squeaks that show up at 40,000...

How I Fly-Fish With a Dog Who Won't Sit Still — What the Deschutes Taught Me About Patience, Cars, and Being Okay With Chewed Waders

Claire's Commute Review: Does This Car Give You a Headache After a 12-Hour Shift?

A Craftsman Door Frame and a Volvo Door Hinge — What Woodworking Taught Me About German Engineering (And Why It's Not Always the Answer)

Socket's SUV Cargo Test: Mazda CX-90 vs. Subaru Ascent

What a Saab 9-5 Taught Me About Loyalty — And Parts Availability