I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a quick stat…
Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both…
Idle is decent and it cruises okay, but a quick throttle input makes it stumble. I'm trying not to change three things at once. Accelerator pump, timing, vacuu…
Noticed this on the Sierra 1500: i have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video…
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…
Quick one about the C10. 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…
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…
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
Thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and which ones do…
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…
A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person.
The buyer can only meet when the issuing bank is closed. (I am trying to keep the transaction understandable.) Would you pause here, or is there a straightforw…
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Happening around Nationwide.
In Florida, 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 ar…
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…
In Nashville, everyone has that one job they postponed because the car still 'felt fine.' What maintenance item taught you not to ignore early warning signs? A…
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…
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…
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…
The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoidable dama…
