2024 Kia EV9 — when does GAP actually make sense?
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 46,500 miles. I am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on.
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2020 GMC Yukon — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minute…
2024 Jeep Gladiator — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 14,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does con…
2018 Kia Optima — clunk when changing from reverse to drive
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, d…
2025 Lucid Air — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2025 Lucid Air Pure, about 30,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture…
2020 Acura RDX — oil level drops between services with no puddle
2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 48,000 miles. I started measuring the oil level every few hundred miles and it is definitely falling between changes. There is no…
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe — steering wheel vibration only at one highway speed
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LT, about 119,000 miles. The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range…
2024 Tesla Model Y — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 38,000 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass l…
NoMarkupGarage716Community StarterMar 23, 20262024 Tesla Model Y Long RangeSacramento0 replies0 helpful
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 — need advice: Driver seat clicks when cornering
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate…
BatteryShopper56Community StarterNov 6, 20252021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2NYC / Long Island0 replies0 helpful
2020 Acura RDX — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 79,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What dra…
2021 Lexus ES — when does GAP actually make sense? — second opinion before I spend money
I am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on. How do you decide whether GAP is worthwhile versus a larger down payment or buyin…
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L — driver seat clicks when cornering
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate…
2024 Ford Mustang — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
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…
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, wh…
FlatSixDIYerCommunity StarterAug 20, 20262017 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedNashville3 replies0 helpful
Question: Porsche Cayman purchase: how much weight do you give a borescope?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 96,000 miles. Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 55,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes…
2012 Honda Pilot — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, about 187,500 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM.
2008 Honda Accord — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 130,000 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain…
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range — battery keeps dying after two or three days parked
Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you…
Windshield replaced and now there is wind noise
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 22,000 miles. Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks s…