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…
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
Noticed this on the 340i: there is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. I'm in Orlando.
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
Quick one about the car. We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for. The total is now higher than be…
I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, good tires and torque checks, what is truly ne…
Quick one about the Toyota. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How would you isola…
In Las Vegas, paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process ch…
New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the calibration immediately, and…
The installer proposes another component before documenting the resonance conditions. My goal is a setup I can maintain consistently. What detail am I overlook…
Quick one about the Ioniq 5. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra…
Quick one about the Tesla. New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the c…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more…
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
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…
In Boston / New England, i saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually because only a sub…
Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years later. How much do buyers usually discount…
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…
Quick one about the R1T. A software update finished overnight and this morning I got a low-voltage battery warning. Main battery is charged. Before scheduling…
I cannot provide the requested proof within the stated program window. I am keeping notes so I can compare the result later. How would you make this decision w…
