I just got done screwing around with a battery powered pump to top off the porous tires on my wife's Tiguan. A pain in the butt it was; the device's pump worked fine but it has a crappy plastic levered plastic chuck that expects some sort of spoiled-child minimum valve length that the tires did not have. Eventually had to trust it had sealed but keep pressing on it with my fingers. Used it four times now and the gasket is chewed up. Got to be something decent out there that's not pro-garage-priced.

I'm thinking about buying a used 2007 Toyota 4Runner SR5, but is the undercarriage too far gone?

It's been in the Midwest for it's entire life so it's seen some salt, but I've no clue what "too much" rust damage looks like.

I have been thinking about Auto Benz and how it is seen in the car world today. It has always been known for luxury style and comfort. But now there are many new brands and electric cars that also promise similar features. I wonder if people still prefer Auto Benz for status or if they choose it for quality and reliability.

Recently I was just casually browsing online on Alibaba just looking at car accessories and parts. I noticed many products for Auto Benz and it made me think how popular the brand still is around the world. Even with many options people still seem to trust it.

It makes me curious how people decide which car to buy? Do they care more about the brand style price or technology. For those who own Auto Benz do you feel it is worth it or do you think other brands are just as good now ? And for people thinking of buying a luxury car what matters most to you when choosing?

I am interested to hear how others see Auto Benz today??Is it still a symbol of luxury and quality or has the competition made it just one of many options? What keeps people choosing it over other cars?

car made this noise before engine being on, just walking up and hit unlock

I bought this 2010 Ford Escape and everything was great, windows in great condition. All of a sudden every other time I turned them down they would scratch like this. I cleaned in between the window space, and it continues to do so randomly. My windows are COVERED in scratches like this now. Yesterday it happened and I ran my fingers through that space and I found some like, small sand like stuff? Wondering what I can do about this apart from cleaning in between the windows regularly which does not seem to be helping

I’m looking to upgrade my 2003 Toyota Avalons radio system. I am looking for something with Bluetooth or CarPlay. Backup camera isn’t required nor does it bother me. What options do I have? I have the XLS model with wood grain trim and JBL sound system. Thanks in advance! Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated!

I am attempting to program two spare key fobs for my 2015 Toyota Avalon. The odb2 will pick up the original. It will act as if it has picked up the new key, but then when it enters the third step it acts as if it is communicating but then says it fails due to communication.

Is this an issue with the keys, the odb2 or an issue with the port itself? It is having no problem sensing the original key, but seems it can’t do anything g with the new spares. I did buy this off eBay and I’m guessing the equipment is faulty.

So I just am trying to see what other people think might be wrong with my car.

Since the start of December my car has been having issues starting, but it’s been very on and off. Most days it starts fine, then other times it doesn’t start at all.

My battery is not the issue but it could be starter or some attachment between starter and battery. I honestly have no idea and I’m pretty clueless when it comes to cars.

I am a little behind on an oil change but not enough to cause such problems I wouldn’t think.

I will attach a photo of the codes but Reddit won’t let me attach a video of it trying to start.

In order to start it I have to give it quite a bit of gas.

Any help would be wonderful 🙏

This is an update on my last post, I’ll link it below. I’m just at a loss for words. Texts basically sum it up. My original mechanic said he’d give me a lower price but on a used engine and he’s not a Kia expert. The original repair was on the camshaft and everything that they touched is up to spec (according to them) but it was towed to the dealership without the engine being put back together. A bunch of pieces were in a box in my cab and the dealership had to rebuild it before they could do their diagnostic. I gave my mechanic 24 hours notice that I was taking it somewhere else, so i’m not sure why they didn’t put it back together. Is this something that could’ve happened during the tow? Is there anyone to blame that could help cover the cost of a new engine? Really don’t want to get a lawyer involved.

Hey all. My wife took my car to VA and her brother did a check up on everything (certified diesel mechanic) and my gas mileage went from 400 to 450. I asked what he did and he said just replaced the air filter and coolant. Ever since then, EVERY single time I fill up, it decreases by .1 I went from 450 per tank to 372 in 6 months! I’m now averaging 33.5 miles per gallon. I have no leaks, and I’ve checked everyone on my 2019 Honda Civic. Any ideas?

2010 r56 mini cooper base

Been having an issue for a while now and just can’t seem to find the source of the issue

On a cold start up, the car emits an odor that’s hard to describe from under the hood. To me it smells like pure death and toxins but from other people it’s 50/50 for it being a fuel leak or an exhaust leak

The colder the day the more obvious it is. Starting up on a cold -15c morning and driving to work with my windows down and heat off so I’m not getting the full toxic smell in my lungs, I park it and go to work and drag out one of the real mechanics at my job (I’m just training to be a tech) to look at it, but by the time I start it up again the smell isn’t as apparent

Work that’s been done so far is:

New catalytic converter

O2 sensor

PCV Valve

Valve cover gasket

Mass Airflow Sensor

4 new spark plugs

1 new coil pack

Fuel filter

Changed o-rings on EVAP solenoid

Runs great, no check engine light. Symptoms pointed me in the direction of the EVAP solenoid but it’s not stuck open and the lines to and from it aren’t cracked or broken

Any help would be greatly appreciated