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…
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…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close,…
I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family…
Looking for a sanity check. 2023 Audi S5. Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Tryin…
There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without crea…
Looking for a sanity check. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedu…
In Orange County, this newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but i…
It cranks longer after refueling but usually starts normally the next morning. (2016 Ford Fusion 2.0 EcoBoost, about 119,300 miles. I do not have a second vehi…
Looking for a sanity check. Car is used in a dusty environment and has pets in it regularly. I've read about battery cooling fans getting dirty. Is inspecting/…
Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to…
50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke. I'm in Detroit.
Quick one about the Ram. A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat…
Noticed this on the Outback: the car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few second…
In Las Vegas, 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 po…
I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this sounds more like…
Quick one about the 911. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years.
The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. It gets better again above that speed. Tires…
Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to air up/down every 10 minutes but also don't want to…
In Bay Area, i have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then…
