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— YOSHIO'S GARAGE —

From a Japanese mechanic with 40 years in the shop

The 2027 Used Car & Truck Blacklist

120 cars, trucks and SUVs ranked year by year. Which years to buy, which to run from, and the exact engine to pick. In one illustrated book of 394 pages.

The 2027 Used Car and Truck Blacklist book with the 4 bonus guides around it

+ 4 BONUS GUIDES FREE

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The same model can be a 300,000-mile legend in one year and a $5,000 transmission bill the next. This book shows you the difference before you sign, with a clear verdict for every year: Buy, Buy With Care, or Avoid.

The brand doesn't protect you. The year does.

  • A 2010–2021 Toyota Tundra is the longest-lasting full-size pickup in America. The 2022–2024 Tundra is on the Blacklist, because of a recall that replaces the whole engine.
  • A 2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata can seize its engine. The 2020-and-newer Sonata is one of the cheapest midsize sedans to maintain.
  • A 2013–2015 Nissan Sentra is a trap because of its CVT transmission. The 2022-and-newer Sentra is a different car.

The seller won't tell you this. Most of the time, they don't even know. You find out three months later, on a mechanic's lift.

Yoshio in his garage, with an American flag on the wall and two classic trucks on lifts behind him

Meet Yoshio

Yoshio learned his trade in Sapporo, Japan, and spent 18 years in Japanese repair shops before opening his own garage in the United States 22 years ago. He has seen every one of these cars on his lift, usually after someone paid too much for the wrong year.

This book is everything he checks before he tells a friend "buy it" or "walk away": reliability records, long-term durability, repair costs, federal recalls, open investigations, and class action lawsuits, all turned into one simple verdict per year.

Inside, every model from 2010 to 2025 gets its own profile: the best years, the years to avoid, the engine and transmission to pick, the weak spot to check, and the recall numbers that matter. Then Yoshio closes the book with his Top 10 safest buys and the 15 vehicles that cost their owners the most.

Inside the book

120 models in 6 categories, plus the Top 10 and the Blacklist:

  • A Ford F-150 pickup truck

    CATEGORY 1

    Pickup Trucks

    18 trucks, from half-ton workhorses to midsize off-roaders. Which F-150, Silverado and Ram years last, and which ones eat transmissions.

  • A Honda CR-V compact SUV

    CATEGORY 2

    Compact SUVs and Crossovers

    22 models, including the RAV4, CR-V and Escape. The years that run forever and the ones with the oil-dilution and CVT problems.

  • A Toyota Highlander midsize SUV

    CATEGORY 3

    Midsize and Full-Size SUVs

    30 family haulers, from the Highlander to the Tahoe. Where the 3-row SUVs hide their most expensive repairs.

  • A Toyota Camry sedan

    CATEGORY 4

    Sedans, Hatchbacks and Coupes

    28 cars, from the Camry and Civic to the Malibu and Focus. The cheapest cars to own, and the ones to never buy.

  • A Toyota Sienna minivan

    CATEGORY 5

    Minivans

    7 minivans, ranked for families who need them to last 200,000 miles.

  • A Toyota Prius hybrid

    CATEGORY 6

    Hybrids and EVs

    15 models. Which hybrid batteries go the distance, and which EVs carry battery and charging risks.

  • A Toyota Sequoia from the Top 10 above a Ford Focus from the Blacklist

    BONUS CHAPTERS

    Yoshio's Top 10 and The Blacklist

    The 10 safest used vehicles to buy, and the 15 that cost owners the most, with what to buy instead.

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Look inside

Real pages from the ebook. Tap to enlarge.

One example: the Ford F-150

America's best-selling truck, and a perfect example of why the year matters more than the badge:

YearsVerdictWhy
2015–2016BUYThe 5.0 V8 or 2.7 EcoBoost with the 6-speed. Before the 10-speed and before the 5.0's oil consumption problem.
2011–2014BUY WITH CAREThe 6-speed can downshift into 1st on its own. About 4 in 10 of the 2011–2013 trucks never got the recall repair.
2017–2020BUY WITH CARE3.5 EcoBoost cam phasers fail, and the coverage program has ended. Buy only with proof they were replaced.

Every one of the 120 profiles works like this, with the recall numbers to check and Yoshio's note on what he'd look at first.

Perfect for you if you:

  • A couple at a kitchen table comparing used cars on a tablet

    Are buying a used car, truck or SUV in the next 12 months

    Know exactly which years to shortlist before you start shopping.

  • A woman checking under the hood of a used sedan while the salesman waits

    Don't want to depend on the seller's word

    Walk in knowing more about that model than the salesperson.

  • A grandfather handing car keys to his teenage granddaughter in the driveway

    Are buying a car for your son, daughter or grandchild

    Pick something safe and cheap to keep running, not just cheap to buy.

  • A frustrated man beside a steaming SUV on the side of the road

    Have been burned by a used car before

    Avoid the exact models and years that keep sending people to the shop.

  • A man leaning on his old pickup truck on a farm road at sunrise

    Want a car that lasts 200,000 miles or more

    See which models really get there, and which ones die young.

  • A woman going over her bills with a calculator, her car key beside her

    Are on a fixed budget

    Avoid the $3,000 surprise repair that wipes out your savings.

Everything inside the Blacklist

The Blacklist shown as a book, on a tablet and on a phone

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  • 120 model profiles from 2010 to 2025, each with a Buy, Buy With Care or Avoid verdict for every year range
  • The exact engine and transmission to pick, and the weak spot to check on each model
  • The recall numbers that matter, plus open investigations and lawsuits
  • Yoshio's Top 10 safest used buys and The Blacklist of the 15 that cost owners the most
  • Large, easy-to-read print, real photos of every model, and a clickable index: tap any model to jump straight to its page
  • Pickups
  • Compact SUVs
  • Family SUVs
  • Sedans
  • Minivans
  • Hybrids & EVs

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL…

You also get 4 bonus guides, free

The Blacklist tells you which car to buy. These four guides protect you from the moment you see the car until long after you drive it home.

🎁 BONUS #1

Spot a Lemon in 30 Minutes

Spot a Lemon in 30 Minutes

The 40-Point Used Car Inspection Checklist

The same inspection Yoshio does before he says yes to a car, in 40 points anyone can check: the outside, the cold engine, the inside, and the test drive. Each point tells you what to look at, how to check it, and what it means if it fails, with yellow and red flags so you know when to negotiate and when to walk away. Includes a one-page Pocket Checklist to print and take with you. 53 pages.

Value: $29 · FREE

🎁 BONUS #2

Pay $2,000 Less at the Dealership

Pay $2,000 Less at the Dealership

15 Negotiation Scripts That Work

The exact words to say at the 15 moments where buyers lose the most money: the email that gets the real price, the answer to "what monthly payment are you looking for?", the line that removes junk fees, and the four sentences that protect you in the finance office. Polite, short, and proven. Includes a fold-up Cheat Sheet. 28 pages.

Value: $37 · FREE

🎁 BONUS #3

Avoid the 11 Used Car Scams

Avoid the 11 Used Car Scams

Flood Cars, Rolled-Back Odometers and Washed Titles Spotted in 15 Minutes

How the 11 most common used car scams work, what they cost you, and the signs that give each one away: flood cars, fake mileage, hidden crashes, washed titles, cloned VINs, fake private sellers, online deposit scams, yo-yo financing, and more. Ends with the 15-Minute Scam Scan, one page that checks for all eleven. 31 pages.

Value: $24 · FREE

🎁 BONUS #4

Fix It for Under $50

Fix It for Under $50

35 Common Car Problems Diagnosed Before You Pay a Mechanic

A warning light, a strange noise, a funny smell: before you pay for a diagnosis, check these 35 common problems yourself. Each one shows the likely cause, simple steps to check it, the fix for under $50 when there is one, and exactly when to stop and call a mechanic, with the typical shop price so nobody overcharges you. 47 pages.

Value: $19 · FREE

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Everything you get today

The main book and the 4 bonus guides
The 2027 Used Car & Truck Blacklist (394 pages)$67
Bonus #1: Spot a Lemon in 30 Minutes$29
Bonus #2: Pay $2,000 Less at the Dealership$37
Bonus #3: Avoid the 11 Used Car Scams$24
Bonus #4: Fix It for Under $50$19

Total value: $176

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Our 30-day, no-questions-asked guarantee

Read the Blacklist. Look up the cars you're thinking about. Try the checklist on your next test drive. If you don't feel more confident buying your next car, just ask for a refund within 30 days and you'll get every cent back. You keep the books.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Is this just a book that says "buy a Toyota"?

No. Several Toyota years are on the Avoid list, and many Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai and Nissan years are rated Buy. The verdict depends on the year and the engine, not the badge.

2. Do I need to know anything about cars?

No. Every profile is written in plain English, and the verdicts are as simple as Buy, Buy With Care, or Avoid. The bonus guides explain every check step by step.

3. Which cars are covered?

120 of the most common cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, hybrids and EVs on the American used market, model years 2010 to 2025. The full A–Z index is inside the book.

4. How do I receive it?

Right after your purchase, you get an email with the download links for all five books.

5. Can I read it on my phone?

Yes. The books are PDF files that open on any phone, tablet or computer, and the contents and index are clickable.

6. Can I print it?

Yes. Many readers print the Pocket Checklist and the Cheat Sheet to take to the lot.

7. Is it a one-time payment?

Yes. $27, one time. No subscription and no hidden charges.

8. Are the 4 bonus guides really included?

Yes. All four arrive in the same email as the main book, at no extra cost.

9. Do I keep it forever?

Yes. Download the files once and they're yours to keep and use for every car you buy.

10. What if I don't like it?

You're covered by the 30-day money-back guarantee. Ask for a refund and you'll get every cent back.

Ford F-150 profile page from the book
Before you shop
The Pocket Checklist from Spot a Lemon in 30 Minutes
On the test drive
The Cheat Sheet from Pay $2,000 Less at the Dealership
At the dealership

The seller knows the car's history.
Now you will too.

Look up the first car on your list tonight.
The other 119 are waiting.

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