Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
In Dallas, 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 popul…
Looking for a sanity check. Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tir…
I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien rel…
Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks. What measurements should be…
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 BMW. I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty h…
Noticed this on the car: battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. Wh…
I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien rel…
Mocking up an engine/transmission in a chassis with very tight steering and footwell clearance. I can offset it slightly, but I don't want to create driveline…
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. Happening around Central Jersey.
Noticed this on the car: there is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look int…
Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years later. How much do buyers usually discount…
The lender payoff exceeds several conservative resale estimates. I'm comparing actual written terms rather than trying to guess a market average. Which detail…
In Tampa, i just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy…
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…
System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds.
In San Antonio, after a few long trips I care more about seat shape, wind noise, HVAC behavior, storage and driver-assist smoothness than horsepower. What trai…
Noticed this on the car: battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. Wh…
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
