There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creating a hard coating that traps moisture?
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 75,500 miles. There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm restarts are quiet. Where would you…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE, about 104,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire…
2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited, about 99,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measu…
Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily driver, where is the line where dedicated winters become worth storing?
