Z surface rust underneath — treat now or leave it (New York)
Looking for a sanity check. I found surface rust starting on a few brackets and seams underneath. Nothing looks structurally bad yet. For a car that sees winte…
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Will this modification complicate a warranty claim — 2017 Altima
I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decid…
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