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This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 186,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is th…
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 66,500 miles. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purg…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 48,000 miles. The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shor…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you i…
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 22,500 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Volkswagen Golf R, about 35,500 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for we…
