2025 Porsche Macan — conservative tune feels great — what should I log?
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 24,500 miles. I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodical…
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Anyone else: Clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 8,200 miles. There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. E…
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid — hybrid MPG suddenly down with no warning lights
Same commute, same driver, but average MPG dropped pretty sharply over the last month. Tire pressure is good. What hybrid-specific things are worth checking be…
BatteryDriver86Community StarterFeb 18, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridChicago0 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost — question: Air down for trails but still drive pavement between sections
Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to air up/down every 10 minutes but also don't want to…
CleanNomad75Community StarterJul 23, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful
Alignment still pulls after tires were rotated
2025 Lucid Air Pure, about 48,000 miles. Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross…
2025 Porsche Macan — clunk when changing from reverse to drive
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 29,000 miles. There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration whi…
RoadTripHaulerCommunity StarterApr 13, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SSacramento0 replies0 helpful
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own financing. Is there any reason not to insist on a…
DailyMilesCommunity StarterSep 17, 20252013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful
Steering wheel shakes only under highway braking
2018 Ford Mustang GT, about 14,500 miles. No vibration cruising, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Is ro…
2016 Subaru WRX — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 133,000 miles. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving…
2015 Volkswagen Golf — dEF warning came back soon after refill — second opinion before I spend money
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI, about 125,000 miles. DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid quality, cr…
Anyone else: Rivian 12V warning: drive to service or request mobile help?
Got a 12V-related service warning and the truck otherwise wakes and drives normally. For people who've dealt with low-voltage issues, did you risk driving to s…
SmoothTechCommunity StarterFeb 21, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorBoston / New England0 replies0 helpful
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 66,000 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
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…
2024 Audi Q5 — cPO badge versus independent PPI
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
SunBeltCommuter774Community StarterAug 11, 20262024 Audi Q5 Premium PlusLong Island0 replies0 helpful
Low-voltage battery warning after software update
A software update finished overnight and this morning I got a low-voltage battery warning. Main battery is charged. Before scheduling service, is there anythin…
2008 Honda Accord — history report shows a minor accident with no details
2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 112,500 miles. Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay…
2017 Nissan Altima — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 91,000 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good…
2013 Toyota Prius — hybrid fuel economy dropped with no warning light — second opinion before I spend money
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 168,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific da…
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 — new model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?
A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling, r…
2025 Toyota Camry — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 30,500 miles. The light was on for two days and then dis…