2018 Ford Mustang GT — question: USB ports and wireless charging both quit
Phone charging stopped on both the wireless pad and USB ports, but everything else in the cabin seems normal. Before I pull trim apart, are these usually on on…
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Anyone else: Recall shows for my model but not my VIN
I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually because only a subset is affected, or can V…
NorthCamper68Community StarterJul 26, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostConnecticut16 replies0 helpful
2021 Range Rover Sport — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
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…
2018 Ford F-150 — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 23,500 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what shou…
SleeperEnthusiastCommunity StarterJul 26, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostDetroit12 replies0 helpful
1972 Chevrolet C10 — new tires are much louder than the old set
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment…
1990 Ford F-150 — inside shoulder worn out while outside looks fine
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 163,000 miles. The tires looked okay until I checked the inner shoulder, which is much more worn. The car is slightly lowered. What…
2021 BMW X5 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — second opinion before I spend money
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 92,500 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes…
Porsche Cayman purchase: how much weight do you give a borescope?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 62,000 miles. Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation…
2021 Audi A6 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 53,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manuf…
2007 Toyota Camry — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 — question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 4,800 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rathe…
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid — anyone else: Recall shows for my model but not my VIN
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 96,000 miles. I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall.…
QuietLearnerCommunity StarterJul 26, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridUpstate New York1 reply0 helpful
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 — first used-oil analysis: what matters?
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S, about 48,500 miles. I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are ac…
2023 Subaru Outback — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 48,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall.
Recall shows for my model but not my VIN
2013 Infiniti G37 xS, about 118,000 miles. I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually…
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S — intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 8,200 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come bac…
2021 Hyundai Palisade — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited, about 66,500 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should…
CityDaily186Community StarterJul 25, 20262021 Hyundai Palisade LimitedPhiladelphia4 replies0 helpful
2023 Audi S5 — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights — Charlotte owner question
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 46,500 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately o…
Question: Driver-assistance camera needs calibration after windshield
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300, about 96,000 miles. New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing…
TurboDailyCommunity StarterJul 25, 20262024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300Orange County3 replies0 helpful
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
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 se…