Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you v…
Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I expected. Before changing trucks, what would you…
Two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart — 2016 WRX. I'm in Charlotte.
The shop will not discuss the individual values or possible tire contribution. How would you approach the first diagnostic visit?
Weights are within ratings but crosswinds make the rig feel much less planted than expected. Before buying suspension parts, I'd like to verify loading, tongue…
After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. Happening around Te…
I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are actually useful over time and which one-off num…
Noticed this on the car: there is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. I'm in Tampa.
At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble strips. It disappears if I accelerate. What's the cleanes…
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…
Quick one about the GV70. 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 t…
Looking for a sanity check. About 22,000 miles on it. Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass…
The buyer proposes an overpayment followed by a refund to a transporter. I have time to clarify this before committing. What would you ask to see in writing be…
Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pu…
I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decid…
Noticed this on the F-150: i have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and t…
In Chicago, a new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it,…
Service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone. About 218,000 miles on it.
Quick one about the Lexus. Ceiling height looks workable but I'm more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor location and door tracks. What me…
Quick one about the car. Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pa…
