Looking for a sanity check. About 38,000 miles on it. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfir…
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? Milea…
I do mostly home automotive work and can only justify one major shop purchase this year. Existing small compressor handles tires but not sustained air tools. W…
In Northern Virginia, wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point str…
Noticed this on the car: the car is mostly original but I actually want to use it. I'm torn between period-correct repairs and upgrades like better brakes, coo…
Quick one about the 4Runner. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke cle…
In Columbus, the car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/pu…
The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure test the n…
System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. What is the m…
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. I'm in Detroit.
Noticed this on the Air: the manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What are owne…
I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privately. How do you decide when the extra private-p…
I want to attend a local gathering without causing problems for the venue. (I am trying to make a practical choice for my normal routine.) What would be a sens…
In Austin, cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what sho…
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 systems started nee…
My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the transactions separate. What are the practical…
Another battery is proposed without a sleep-state current measurement. Background: A recent battery replacement did not end the problem. 2017 Subaru Outback 2.…
Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing rea…
Noticed this on the Toyota: for a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do fleet/high-mileage owner…
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…
