Dealer-process nerd. Mostly here for Volvo, Lucid.
For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it drives normally. Has anyone chased some…
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 78,000 miles. 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…
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 which mods are worth waiting on until…
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige, about 22,000 miles. Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep…
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 14,500 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes s…
