I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
The vibration feels like a rough road but follows throttle input. 2017 Honda Ridgeline, about 96,900 miles. I would rather book one useful diagnostic visit tha…
Twice this month I turned the key/button and got lights but no crank. After trying again a few minutes later it started normally. Battery connections look clea…
The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a reputable o…
Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered cars, what updates are meaningful versus norm…
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. About 58,000 miles on it.
Same commute, same driver, but average MPG dropped pretty sharply over the last month. Tire pressure is good. What hybrid-specific things are worth checking be…
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, wh…
Noticed this on the Ford: i can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate r…
- The misfire remains after a recent plug replacement. - 2017 Hyundai Elantra 2.0, about 79,900 miles. I am new to this system and would appreciate a plain-lan…
In Denver, there is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range.
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…
Looking for a sanity check. Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks seated correctly. Is…
In Nationwide, low-voltage battery warning appeared and I have a trip coming up. Main pack is fine. I don't want to get stranded over the small battery—what wo…
Noticed this on the C-Class: car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price.…
Model S wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — trying to narrow this down. Thoughts?
I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, boost or tem…
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…
Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for-dollar negotiati…
