Every few days I get a brief hesitation pulling away from a stop. It feels like the engine cuts power for half a second and then everything is normal. No store…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than…
The online listing says manufacturer certified, but the written agreement does not name that program. I have time to clarify this before committing. What shoul…
Golf: dEF warning came back soon after refill. I'm in Portland.
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…
Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first place t…
The service receipt does not clearly match the required filter application. What is the most useful thing to ask the shop to document?
Looking for a sanity check. It's at 38,000 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer vi…
I want a dedicated wheel/tire setup for HPDE and would prefer more sidewall than the street setup. What's the right way to confirm barrel/spoke clearance aroun…
I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same…
Noticed this on the F-150: the shell and drivetrain were the exciting purchases; now brackets, hoses, bushings, fittings and hardware are eating the budget. Ho…
After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership cost…
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 Queens, 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 to…
Air: dealer says they can't reproduce the problem — 2025. Thoughts?
Quick one about the Nissan. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I v…
The car has dealer records early in life, then a long blank period, then records again. Seller says maintenance was done independently. Is the gap itself a con…
Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing rea…
Current situation: The printout is available, but tire condition and geometry still need assessment. Also: I am keeping notes so I can compare the result later…
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 plan to keep the car past…
