Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for-dollar negotiati…
The shop counter says the basic reader found the transmission problem but provides no module faults. Background: The inexpensive reader only reports the genera…
Noticed this on the C-Class: new windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the…
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…
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 inspector distinguishes areas needing further assessment from cosmetic hardware rust. i am comparing actual written terms rather than trying to guess a mar…
In Las Vegas, i want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What me…
At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble strips. It disappears if I accelerate. What's the cleanes…
In Upstate New York, 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…
In Philadelphia, a cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you s…
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
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…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tigh…
How would you approach the first diagnostic visit? The idle rises and falls after warm-up. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5, about 93,700 miles. I would rather book o…
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try…
The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. It gets better again above that speed. Tires…
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…
Note: The sound becomes clearer once the engine is warm. Detail: 2015 Volvo XC60 T5, about 92,100 miles. I am new to this system and would appreciate a plain-l…
Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn't leak. Has anyone isolated a trim/latch/felt c…
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 clea…
