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This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 26,500 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 48,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several yea…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 15,000 miles. Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes ba…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about one electr…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 11,000 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolt…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually wor…
2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 42,000 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/reg…
