Looking for a sanity check. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a c…
Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific data would you inspect before blaming the high-v…
In Columbus, 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 pop…
A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter beca…
My 2023 IONIQ 5 has had another low-voltage warning. The scan record includes P1A9096, but the proposed invoice only mentions the 12V battery. I am arranging d…
After lifting the vehicle, it drives okay but steering feels different and the wheel doesn't return to center as strongly. What alignment/geometry values matte…
Looking for a sanity check. After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it beh…
I want somethign 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…
Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning light. I want to know what data to capture the n…
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, c…
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. About 46,500 miles on it.
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
In Dallas, after owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What own…
Quick one about the Corvette. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Do…
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
Noticed this on the car: 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…
The truck lost power and an EGR-flow code is stored. 2014 Ford F-250 6.7 diesel, about 122,000 miles. I can leave the vehicle overnight if the test needs it. W…
In Bay Area, there is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance…
In Central Florida, i was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit.
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outsid…
