Project-car builder. Mostly here for BMW, Hyundai, Audi.
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 8,200 miles. Thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and which…
This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me wonder whether too many systems now depend…
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 14,500 miles. Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I expected. Before changing trucks, what wou…
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 118,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership…
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 151,000 miles. 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…
Car sees salted roads all winter. I'm considering an annual oil/wax style treatment rather than a hard undercoat. Any areas people commonly miss or places you would specifically avoid spraying? I'd r…
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 before assuming the battery is getting wea…
2022 BMW X3 M40i, about 8,200 miles. I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decide w…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 118,000 miles. 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…
