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Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasitic-draw test on a modern car that takes…
2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, about 78,500 miles. Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning light. I want to know what data to captur…
2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T, about 12,000 miles. 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,…
Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I can see it. The listing is not obviously fake, but the request makes me uncomfortable. I…
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 145,500 miles. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/…
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?
