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This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm rest…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 26,000 miles. The vehicle drives okay after the lift but steering return-to-center is weaker. Wh…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 259,500 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mat…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the saf…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, about 48,000 miles. Traction battery is charged, but a low-voltage warning appeared after the car sat overnight. I know the small battery can still immobilize an EV. Wha…
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 55,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What…
2018 Honda Civic Si, about 98,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the bes…
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec, about 28,000 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privately. How do you decide when the extra pr…
