A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checklist befo…
The warning returned and the repaired joint has not been retested. Background: The warning returned after an earlier hose repair. Stored code: P0442. 2016 BMW…
In Orlando, budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which upgrade helps a new driver learn…
Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the difference into the new loan. I am trying to understand…
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. It gets better again above that speed. Tires…
I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are actually useful over time and which one-off num…
In Atlanta, i get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this soun…
Noticed this on the Ioniq 5: battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal…
In Brooklyn, every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own financing. Is there any reason not t…
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. About 31,500 miles on it.
There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without crea…
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are…
There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How would you isolate end links, strut mounts,…
The current scan is empty but the earlier warning photograph still exists. (Background: The car entered reduced power with a flashing warning light. Stored cod…
Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial pull befo…
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. About 36,500 miles on it.
Quick one about the Ford. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the transactions separat…
After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Would you sta…
