2023 Audi S5 — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
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…
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Question: Buy a welder or bigger air compressor first?
I do mostly home automotive work and can only justify one major shop purchase this year. Existing small compressor handles tires but not sustained air tools. W…
2020 Toyota Tundra — are cars becoming too dependent on one screen or module?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like…
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — question: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
WrenchMechanicish30Community StarterApr 12, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProSouth Florida0 replies0 helpful
2022 Toyota RAV4 — alternator whine after adding amplifier and DSP
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 78,000 miles. System is quiet with the engine off, but a high-pitched whine follows RPM once running. Grounds look okay. Wha…
2024 Ford Mustang — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2024 Ford Mustang GT, about 22,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service.
2023 BMW M340i — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, about 25,500 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person.…
2019 Ram 2500 — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds — Westchester / diagnosis
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 85,500 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Before…
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450, about 56,500 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service.
WeekendEnthusiast668Community StarterJan 31, 20262020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450Charlotte0 replies0 helpful
Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
2025 Porsche Macan — vibration under acceleration but not while coasting
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 22,500 miles. The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibr…
2021 Lexus ES — when does GAP actually make sense?
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 32,500 miles. I am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on. How do you decide whether GAP is worthwhil…
2024 Ford F-150 — costs that mattered more than fuel economy — trying to narrow this down
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 37,000 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG diff…
NewCarDetailer452Community StarterAug 13, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostSacramento0 replies0 helpful
2023 Nissan Z Performance — anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2023 Nissan Z Performance, about 96,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fu…
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport — need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
PistonRoadie40Community StarterOct 11, 20252022 Cadillac Escalade SportSalt Lake City0 replies0 helpful
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, about 40,500 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several…
2024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 — anyone else: A/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could this s…
CleanPilot35Community StarterJun 18, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400Salt Lake City0 replies0 helpful
2021 Nissan Rogue — is this actually a good used-car deal? — anyone dealt with this recently?
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, c…
2019 Lexus GS — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2019 Lexus GS 350, about 103,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless with k…
2022 Ford Maverick — metallic rattle for a few seconds after cold start
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 st…