Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what proof would you require before giving any money? Abo…
The service visit did not reproduce the short hot-soak condition. Background: The engine briefly misses after a short stop with a hot engine. Stored code: P030…
I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade value,…
In Phoenix, dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, chargi…
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
On comparable road trips the charge rate now starts tapering sooner. I am in Charlotte. Happening around Charlotte. It's at 3,500 miles.
In Charlotte, the shell and drivetrain were the exciting purchases; now brackets, hoses, bushings, fittings and hardware are eating the budget. How do you sequ…
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past…
Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down. About 44,000 miles on it.
Quick one about the CX-5. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment…
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
Quick one about the Optima. 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 w…
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…
I want a dedicated wheel/tire setup for HPDE and would prefer more sidewall than the street setup. What's the right way to confirm barrel/spoke clearance aroun…
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…
In Los Angeles, battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the…
Looking for a sanity check. Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices an…
- The proposed repair does not address the implausible sensor reading. - Background: The scanner shows a temperature that does not match the cold engine. Store…
I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not cheap. What exclusions, labor caps, deductibles…
