In Detroit, i am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than…
There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How would you isolate end links, strut mounts,…
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…
The seller believes a quiet warm idle rules out a timing problem. Background: The used car has a timing-correlation code and incomplete records. Stored code: P…
Quick one about the car. 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 y…
Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to…
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…
I have reached the point where I need a clearer explanation. A small EVAP leak code returns after being cleared. 2016 Mazda CX-5 2.5, about 65,300 miles. I can…
What should I bring so the appointment is useful? The advisor linked a bulletin without confirming VIN applicability or warranty terms. Background: The heater…
Looking for a sanity check. Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph.
Noticed this on the car: a windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple wa…
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…
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…
Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether th…
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 trus…
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
Noticed this on the Chevrolet: the vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk.…
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without rand…
In Brooklyn, 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 bef…
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…
