Idle has a slight shake once fully warm, but 100–200 RPM above idle it smooths out. No major loss of power. Would you look at mounts, vacuum leaks, ignition or…
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…
In Charlotte, this started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without ma…
Quick one about the G37. Ride height looks right, but the car now feels busier over broken pavement. Alignment is in range. Would you look at bump travel, damp…
In Houston, 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…
No vibration cruising, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Is rotor thickness variation the usual culprit…
Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks seated correctly.
Dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — 2022 GX (Central Jersey). It's at 74,500 miles.
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…
Quick one about the Cayman. I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, good tires and tor…
Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn't leak. Has anyone isolated a trim/latch/felt c…
There is a bracket under the truck that looks strong enough for a strap, but I cannot find it labeled as a recovery point. I have not used it. How do I establi…
Quick one about the Toyota. High-mileage work means mileage-based intervals arrive constantly. What do you track proactively besides oil, tires and brakes to k…
In Portland, after owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What o…
On repeated pulls I can feel the car soften as temperatures rise. Would you prioritize an intercooler before adding more boost, even if the current setup is ot…
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…
Noticed this on the Porsche: i am comparing two older enthusiast cars. One has lower mileage but thin records; the other has more miles and years of invoices.…
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? Downt…
The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration through the floor. What would you inspect firs…
I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally…
