In Washington DC, i am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, good tires and torque checks…
Quick one about 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…
In Dallas, car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interested. Would you treat that as…
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
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…
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you…
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…
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I'm in New Jersey…
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps.
On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine.
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…
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…
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
Noticed this on the Toyota: same commute, same driver, but average MPG dropped pretty sharply over the last month. Tire pressure is good. What hybrid-specific…
A performance car has modifications but no clear tune documentation. I have time to clarify this before committing. What should a complete set of paperwork sho…
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airf…
Looking for a sanity check. 2022 Toyota RAV4. It's at 33,000 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash…
I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally…
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising.
