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More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about one electronics failure affecting unrelated systems. Where should physical redundanc…
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterAug 20, 20261970 Datsun 240ZDallas1 reply0 helpful Buying Used & CPOQuestionCommunity Starter The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a reputable open carrier? I am in Orange County.
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterJul 15, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeOrange County1 reply0 helpful Water Leaks, Sunroofs & SealsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing the interior apart? I would rather test t…
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterJun 24, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Florida12 replies0 helpful Titles, History, PPI & AuctionsPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2013 Nissan 370Z Touring, about 93,000 miles. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath. For an older enthusiast car, what questions or photos would you request…
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterMar 29, 20262013 Nissan 370Z TouringSan Diego16 replies0 helpful 2018 Honda Civic Si, about 41,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing…
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterMar 11, 20262018 Honda Civic SiRaleigh4 replies0 helpful TransmissionQuestionCommunity Starter There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, driveshaft play, differential mounts or C…
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterMar 2, 20262018 Infiniti Q50 Red SportDetroit4 replies0 helpful 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 154,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterFeb 16, 20262018 Subaru Forester 2.5iCleveland3 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingPrivate-party saleCommunity Starter 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 17,000 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 keys, insurance, license info or wh…
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterJan 23, 20262022 Volvo XC90 RechargeSan Antonio4 replies0 helpful 2013 Infiniti G37 xS, about 165,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should t…
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterJan 20, 20262013 Infiniti G37 xSWashington DC11 replies0 helpful