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 E-Class: battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank…
In Salt Lake City, the car carries pets and sees dusty conditions.
In San Diego, bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize…
I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a n…
This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me won…
Looking for a sanity check. Phone charging stopped on both the wireless pad and USB ports, but everything else in the cabin seems normal. Before I pull trim ap…
The installer has not assessed the relevant movement range. (I have not changed anything yet.) What detail am I overlooking here?
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. About 22,000 miles on it.
In New York, the car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What system…
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…
Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both…
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
Looking for a sanity check. Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal w…
In Tampa, the coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoi…
I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, boost or tem…
The address is updated with one party but not yet with the lessor and state agency. I am trying to make a practical choice for my normal routine. Has anyone go…
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 can the databa…
Noticed this on the Silverado 1500: at steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble strips. It disappears…
Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning light. I want to know what data to capture the n…
