2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 138,000 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter be…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 141,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, p…
Thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and which ones do people overreact to? I'm in Nationwide.…
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 8,200 miles. Thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and which…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before cond…
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 next time it happens. I am trying not to…
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 trusting it on a long trip? I am in Queens.
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 103,000 miles. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packaging b…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 123,500 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness vari…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 84,000 miles. The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels long for that use. How would you set an interv…
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 37,000 miles. Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 94,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on ti…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 72,500 miles. 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 paras…
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 38,000 miles. 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…
I keep watching cars creep past what I planned because the last few minutes become emotional. How do experienced buyers set a maximum that includes fees, shipping, tax and immediate maintenance?
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 67,500 miles. 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…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 55,500 miles. A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspe…
Twice this month I turned the key/button and got lights but no crank. After trying again a few minutes later it started normally. Battery connections look clean. Starter relay, brake switch, starter…
I've brought the car in twice for an intermittent warning and both times the dealer says no fault found. I have video and timestamps. What's the best way to document this so there's a useful service…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 70,500 miles. 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…
