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2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S, about 111,500 miles. Most owners have one warning sign they ignored because the car still drove fine. What did you postpone that ended up causing a much larger repair?
2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, about 44,000 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over,…
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 full buyer order before going in?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 45,000 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat r…
The car carries pets and sees dusty conditions. Is inspecting or cleaning the battery cooling intake/fan a reasonable preventive job when the service procedure allows it? Mostly looking for the right…
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 trusting it on a long trip?
