Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you…
Noticed this on the Mercedes-Benz: i do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean transaction…
Quick one about the Bronco. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a…
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…
In NYC, i am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on. How do you decide whether GAP is worthwhile versus a larger down payment…
In Long Island, the reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pre…
The written dates appear to run from an earlier in-service date. I am trying to keep the transaction understandable. What should a complete set of paperwork sh…
Looking for a sanity check. 2013 Nissan 370Z. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath. For an older enthusiast car, wh…
In Austin, this started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same…
Noticed this on the Rivian: there is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that e…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disap…
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
Sanity check: will this modification complicate a warranty claim — 1993. About 1,200 miles on it.
When does GAP actually make sense — 2024 EV9. It's at 46,500 miles.
Looking for a sanity check. I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned an…
Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides a…
I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/regis…
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…
In Bay Area, i do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean transaction. Does payment method…
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior…
