In Long Island, this started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a secon…
Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos.
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trus…
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…
Looking for a sanity check. About 1,200 miles on it. Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just t…
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bea…
Can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels — 2007 Cayman (DMV / Maryland). From a cheap-to-run daily in DMV / Maryland, I'd rather spend on the thing that kee…
Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial pull befo…
Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period? Happe…
Cabin heat disappears as indicated engine temperature increases. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, about 80,800 miles. I want to understand the test before approving mor…
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variat…
Car is used in a dusty environment and has pets in it regularly. I've read about battery cooling fans getting dirty. Is inspecting/cleaning it a reasonable pre…
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 pressure test the n…
In Atlanta, 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 ca…
Looking for a sanity check. 2007 Porsche Cayman. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number.…
The coil was changed and the persistent ticking noise is still present. Background: The tick and cylinder-specific misfire remain after warm-up. Stored code: P…
Noticed this on the F-250: twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look cl…
Quick one about the Ioniq 5. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolat…
Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks seated correctly. Is there a simple way to pinpo…
