College commuter. Mostly here for Polestar, Audi, Lincoln.
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 8,200 miles. 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…
Idle is decent and it cruises okay, but a quick throttle input makes it stumble. I'm trying not to change three things at once. Accelerator pump, timing, vacuum leak—which test would you do first? Ap…
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, 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…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 62,000 miles. I do mostly home automotive work and can only justify one major shop purchase this year. Existing small compressor handles tires but not sustained air tools…
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 48,000 miles. There are plenty of tuned cars running around, but I'm more interested in long-term data than dyno numbers. If you were maintaining a reliab…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 118,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buff…
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 switch and regret the smaller truck? Apprecia…
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 switch and regret the smaller truck? If I fix…
Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides a basic scan and lift inspection? Any data…
