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2020 GMC Yukon Denali, about 29,500 miles. There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts…
I usually change cars every three years and do not drive huge mileage. I am comparing total cost rather than just payment. What assumptions make leasing genuinely cheaper versus simply more convenien…
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you do it even when lane-assist functions app…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 50,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the sa…
2025 Lucid Air Pure, about 7,500 miles. The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has rotation strategy, tire choice or driving style…
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 9,500 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first…
Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for-dollar negotiation point or just decide whether the aski…
