For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it…
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 118,000 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't co…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 54,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manuf…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 78,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about calip…
2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 45,000 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. Wh…
Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you v…
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 32,000 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural.
2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, about 91,500 miles. There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settl…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 93,500 miles. Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily…
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI, about 160,000 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural.
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 26,000 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, wh…
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 crea…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 39,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall.
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 crea…
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 48,000 miles. I found surface rust starting on a few brackets and seams underneath. Nothing looks structurally bad yet. Fo…
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, about 145,500 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-…
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variat…
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airf…
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI, about 159,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moi…
I'm seeing the oil level fall enough between services that I now check it regularly. No obvious leak. For other turbo owners, what documentation/tests did you…
