The vehicle drives okay after the lift but steering return-to-center is weaker. What alignment values and suspension geometry matter most instead of just accep…
Sanity check: my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not. I put a lot of miles on in Pennsylvania, so I bias toward the reliable fix.
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 that only makes sense on…
Rough idle disappears just above idle speed — 2021 CR-V. Worth a shop visit?
Noticed this on the Maverick: the car carries pets and sees dusty conditions. Is inspecting or cleaning the battery cooling intake/fan a reasonable preventive…
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…
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…
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 that only makes sense on…
The supplied history does not include the work the seller says resolved the complaint. What is the next practical question for the seller or lender?
After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership cost…
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 are seeing rea…
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 without rand…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and…
For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it…
Quick one about the A6. Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I can see it. The listing i…
Looking for a sanity check. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step ca…
Looking for a sanity check. About 80,500 miles on it.
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…
Quick one about the WRX. 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…
Current situation: The truck traveled through water and I am unsure what needs inspection. Also: I would like to understand the tradeoff before spending money.…
