Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routine causes…
Looking for a sanity check. 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. About 74,000 miles on it. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price.…
The current payment is tighter than I wanted. The salesperson keeps saying I can refinance soon, which would make it easier, but nobody is guaranteeing the fut…
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…
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…
In Philadelphia, i started measuring the oil level every few hundred miles and it is definitely falling between changes. There is no obvious puddle and I do no…
Newer car has a factory amplified system and lots of vehicle sounds tied into it. I want better speakers and sub bass without breaking alerts. Would you integr…
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…
1. The later worksheet has a preparation line not present in the written quote. 2. I am comparing actual written terms rather than trying to guess a market ave…
No crank with full dash power, then it starts later — 2020 M2. Worth a shop visit?
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airf…
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? Cash…
I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean transaction. Does payment method really change…
In Ohio, 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…
Scanner showed a cylinder-specific misfire code after one rough start, but the car feels completely normal now. Plugs aren't that old. Would you swap coils to…
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…
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…
A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling, r…
Most owners have one warning sign they ignored because the car still drove fine. What did you postpone that ended up causing a much larger repair? Interested i…
Noticed this on the Q7: 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…
