Family-suv shopper. Here to compare notes, learn, and talk cars.
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 32,000 miles. 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,…
I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect? I am in Washington DC. What would you check next?
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 108,000 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 repai…
Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detailing usually pay back and what should just be d…
A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pending VIN data and owner speculation?
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 57,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it,…
The truck has been doing more short trips and active regeneration seems to happen more often. No codes. What scan data helps confirm soot load and regen frequency before assuming failure?
