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1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 169,000 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 proact…
Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detailing usually pay back and what should just be d…
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you give bedding before inspecting again?
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 79,000 miles. I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, boost o…
Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific data would you inspect before blaming the high-voltage battery?
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC, about 26,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mile…
