Common Problems

Few things are more irritating than climbing into a Ram 1500, pressing the start button, and seeing a “Key Fob Not Detected” warning staring back at us. The truck is right there. The key is in our hand. Yet, somehow, the two are behaving like…

The Ram 1500's eight-speed automatic transmission has become a major part of the truck's personality. When everything works correctly, gear changes can feel almost invisible, highway cruising is relaxed, and the transmission keeps the engine in a useful part of its powerband without drawing much…

When the MG HS radio reception is weak, even a simple drive can become surprisingly irritating. One minute we are listening to a clear FM station, and the next it sounds as though the presenter has disappeared behind a wall of static. Stations may fade,…

The Volkswagen Amarok has built a reputation as one of the more refined pickups in its class. It can tow, haul, cruise comfortably at highway speeds, and still feel remarkably composed compared with many traditional work trucks. A major part of that character comes from…

Few things are more frustrating than climbing into a Toyota Sequoia, inserting the key, and discovering that it simply refuses to turn. One moment we are ready to start the engine; the next, the ignition feels like it has been welded in place. Fortunately, a…

Seeing the Toyota Sequoia 4LO light flashing can turn an ordinary drive into a head-scratcher. One minute everything feels normal; the next, that little 4LO indicator starts blinking like the SUV is trying to send us a secret message. Usually, a flashing 4LO light means…

The Ram 1500 has earned a loyal following for a simple reason: it blends pickup-truck muscle with an interior that can feel surprisingly close to a luxury SUV. It can tow, haul, commute, tackle rough roads, and still keep everyone comfortable on a long highway…

The Mazda 6 has always been a little different from the average family sedan. Sharp steering, attractive styling, a comfortable cabin, and engines that generally feel more enthusiastic than we expect from a practical four-door car have made it an appealing alternative to the usual…

The Volkswagen Amarok has always occupied an interesting corner of the pickup market. It combines the toughness we expect from a work ute with the cabin feel and road manners of a European SUV. Add strong diesel engines, serious towing ability, and four-wheel-drive capability, and…

The Holden Colorado earned a solid reputation in Australia and New Zealand as a practical ute that could tow, work, tour, and tackle rough roads without pretending to be a luxury SUV. Yet no vehicle is bulletproof. As kilometres accumulate, certain problems with Holden Colorado…

The Toyota Sequoia has built its reputation around a pretty simple formula: take a tough Toyota truck platform, add three rows of seats, install a large engine, and make the whole package durable enough for family trips, towing, commuting, and the occasional adventure far beyond…