Normal temperatures around town, but towing uphill for 20–30 minutes pushes trans temp much higher. How do you decide whether the solution is speed/gear select…
In Central Florida, budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year…
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, d…
Looking for a sanity check. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC. It's at 1,200 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but…
Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy, s…
Noticed this on the car: most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also…
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try…
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
Quick one about the car. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done.
Looking for a sanity check. It's at 164,000 miles. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath. For an older enthusiast ca…
The inspection image is cropped and I've wider dated return photographs. I'm trying to make a practical choice for my normal routine. Has anyone got a useful w…
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,…
In Westchester, a buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything; I just want a payment method…
In Columbus, twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What woul…
The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What are owners doing in practice, and…
Rear tires are wearing noticeably faster than I expected even though alignment is supposedly okay. I know weight and torque don't help. Has anyone improved lif…
Looking for a sanity check. 2021 Audi A6. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you q…
Looking for a sanity check. About 95,500 miles on it. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize main…
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and…
A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pen…
