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This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimat…
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 before bidding remotely?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I c…
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 29,500 miles. I started measuring the oil level every few hundred miles and it is definitely falling between changes. There is no obvious puddle and I do not notice s…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 177,000 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast cars. One has lower mileage but thin records;…
The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure test the next logical move?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 95,000 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier chec…
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 33,500 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do fleet/high-mileage owners replace p…
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installation issues could mimic worn dampers? If I…
