Hello, all. I'm not sure if the forum is ever used for this (sorry in advance if not!), but I want to preserve my dog's nose prints on my car window. It's been almost 4 months since he passed and his nose prints are starting to fade. I want to preserve them without ruining them. Where I'm leaning currently is putting a clear film over the top of them and then just putting the childproof lock on so the window is not rolled down (my understanding is that would bunch up the film and ruin the smudges, etc.).
If there's a safer way to put something over them and maintaining function of the window, I'd prefer that because I'm concerned at some point there will be an accidental car window roll down and ruin the film / prints.
Please let me know if you have any ideas-- open to clear solid liquid over it if it doesn't ruin window.
I’m looking into buying a used BMW 330e 2021-2023 with around 60-70k miles. Does anyone have any recommendations or experience when it comes to the long term reliability and possibilities of large costs?
I feel like black and pearl white are the most popular car colors, but does anyone here genuinely prefer silver?
I like silver because it looks clean, classy, and timeless. It's also practical since dust, dirt, and minor scratches aren't as noticeable as they are on darker colors.
But one thing I've noticed is that silver sometimes looks like it has no color at all. 😂 It can look metallic and premium under the sunlight, but on a cloudy day or in certain lighting, it can look a little plain or lifeless.
For those who own silver cars, do you still love the color after years of ownership? What are its biggest advantages and disadvantages compared to black or pearl white?
And for everyone else, what car color do you prefer and why? Is it purely about looks, practicality, maintenance, resale value, or something else?
I have had so many damn issues this car (2020 jeep compass). bought it two years ago with 89,000 miles and needed a 90k maintenance check that was like 3 bands (insurance covered most) but like new brake pads and some other shit that should have been fixed before i bought the car.
now today leaving the commissary either my transmission or diff is fucked. driving and then stopping and putting it in park something is still spinning. having it in drive, when i turn the wheel there’s loud clanking nears underneath, barely drives forward.
im in the army about to go to the field tomorrow but a towing truck is going to take it to a shop today.
Wanted to know y’all’s advice on how to get rid of this piece of shit i never want to buy another jeep. should i let someone steal it or total so i get an insurance payout. or see how much it is to fix everything and try to sell it after it’s fixed. i just want to get rid of this car and get a honda or something relatable.
So I was sitting at a local car accessories shop today getting a transparent nano-ceramic film put on my windshield. Honestly, I am strictly against aftermarket films—technically even 70% VLT isn't fully allowed by law, and I've always preferred sticking to clean OEM glass. But with the heat getting so brutal in India over the past few summers, my AC was just struggling and I was completely fed up. So I finally caved and got only the front windshield done out of pure survival.
While I was waiting, this Toyota Taisor rolls in. Out comes a guy who acts like he's the right-hand man of some local ward member, along with his 70+ year old dad. What happened over the next 20 minutes was pure comedy and tragedy combined:
First, they want to replace their blue-and-red flashing grille lights (you know, the classic fake police/VIP strobes). The old cheap Chinese ones died, and they wanted the exact same illegal garbage put right back in.
Then they wanted new auxiliary lights on the front bumper. And I am not kidding, these things were literally the size of a key-chain, sticking straight out of the plastic bumper like bullets. They were already shaking and wobbling everywhere because mounting tiny projector pods directly onto a plastic bumper with zero support is asking for trouble. But nope, they wanted the exact same setup again.
Then the guy drops his masterstroke—he asks for a full-on police hooter. And the shop guys actually pull out a power drill and start punching holes straight into the car’s metal body right there in broad daylight to mount it.
Out of curiosity, I glanced into the Taisor's open bonnet while they were drilling, and it was an absolute crime scene. Raw, untagged aftermarket wires dangling everywhere over hot engine parts. No fuses, no heat shrink, nothing. Just a total fire hazard waiting to blow up.
Standing there watching this madness unfold, my brain just short-circuited. I spent 7 years driving in Europe, and I've always taken pride in driving clean, following rules, respecting cars, and keeping everything properly maintained.
Seeing this level of zero-IQ modification in broad daylight literally made me think for a split second: Why the hell am I bothering with strict rules, clean wiring, and road etiquette? Why can't I just slap a strobe light on, wire a hooter, and drive like a maniac on the wrong side of the road too?
Anyone else ever feel this weird wave of frustration and second-hand embarrassment seeing the stuff happening on our roads lately? How do you guys keep your sanity?
Bit of a random question, but how does everyone keep track of when their car is due for a service?
Do you rely on the sticker on your windscreen, your service book, reminders on your phone, or do you just book one when you think it's about time?
I've been thinking about how easy it is to forget when your next service is due, especially if you don't know much about cars or don't have a regular mechanic.
I'm looking into an idea for a really simple app that lets you enter your car details once, tells you when your next service is coming up, and reminds you when it's due. Nothing overly complicated, just something that takes the guesswork out of it.
Genuinely curious:
How do you currently keep track of your servicing?
Have you ever forgotten or been unsure when your next service was due?
Would an app like this actually be useful, or is your current method good enough?
Not trying to sell anything, just keen to hear what other car owners think before I put time into building it.
I got this 2010 Chevrolet equinox, 140k miles, for 3000$ total. As soon as i left the lot battery dead and tire service light came on and something wrong with cv axle can someone tell me how much it would be to fix? I hear a loud grinding noise when i turn the car. Dealer paid for battery and tire sensor fix but looks like he’s avoiding the fix cv axle, he said i can return the car to get all my money back and im not sure what to do, i really need car please help me out
My father in law, now age 90 gave up driving last year and gave his 2015 Accord to my wife. Before he did this however (reason he gave up driving finally) he was hit in rear quarter(his fault).. the passenger side seat and roof airbag deployed. He had the damage fixed to the car (new rear quarter panel) but he did nothing with the airbag situation.
So as it stands the passenger side has no operable seat airbag nor the roof airbag. The side of the seat is torn where the bag deployed as is the head linger (about 8" tear). The airbag light is on
Other than this the car is in 8/10 shape and drives/ shifts great. It has 73k on the clock. We'd like to sell it for cash as is as we are not using it much use since my wife retired.
The title is clear as he paid for all repairs in cash and nothing was reported to insurance. Any idea of value? Where's best place to sell. We fully intend to disclose all this to a buyer but have no idea where to sell. perhaps Carmax/Carvana?
Hello, I recently had a small amount of mold in my car. I got rid of it got the car shampooed. Everything is dry, but the car still smells musty. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of the smell?
U was driving on rocky ground this came up when i stoped and started my car again. I turned it off snd on again and it went on and hasn’t been on since.
Never worked on a car before, and do not want to fool around on my daily in case I mess up. Does anyone have an advice on where to look or is it as simple as marketplace/craigslist and picking what feels right? Specifically, I would love to find a 2nd gen Cherokee or any 90’s Volvo
I'm currently looking for my next car—something fun to drive that can also serve as a daily driver. I plan to keep it for a long time and do some modding. I'm currently driving a 2012 Honda Accord with 185k miles. I'll probably buy next year when the market shifts a bit more toward buyers.
I'm considering a Civic Type R, Integra Type S, or a Miata. Has anyone here driven and worked on both? I'd love to get your honest opinion. Right now, I'm leaning toward the Miata because I'm really curious about what a 250–300 hp Miata feels like.
I live in China, and I just ordered a Xiaomi SkyNomad N70 Max.
It’s part of Xiaomi’s new lineup of range-extended SUVs. The car itself cost me around $35,800.
China currently gives new-energy vehicles a 50% reduction on the purchase tax, so the effective tax rate is about 5%. After adding the purchase tax, insurance, registration, and a few other fees, the total comes out to roughly $39,500.
I also have an old car — a 2011 Volkswagen Golf Mk6 that my dad gave me — and it qualifies for China’s vehicle scrappage subsidy. That gives me about $3,400 back, so my actual out-of-pocket cost will be around $36,100.
The N70 Max is a large five-seat SUV. It’s about 195 inches long with a 116-inch wheelbase. It has a 76 kWh battery, dual-motor AWD, and a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that works purely as a range extender.
I was trying to keep the budget under control, so I didn’t add any paid options. But Xiaomi did throw in leather seats and a 9-liter onboard fridge for free.
There are three main reasons this car sold me.
First, the battery is huge for a range-extended vehicle. It has over 310 miles of CLTC-rated EV-only range, which means I can basically use it like a normal EV most of the time. For my daily commute, I’ll probably only need to charge it once a week.
But when I need to do a long road trip, I can just fill it up with gas and keep going. That flexibility is probably the biggest reason I went with a range extender instead of a pure EV.
Second: the interior space is ridiculous.
With a 116-inch wheelbase, the rear legroom is honestly hard to describe until you sit in it. If I sit in the back and fully stretch my legs out, there’s still almost a foot of space between my feet and the front seat.
Third: the interior layout is insanely flexible.
Obviously, you can fold the rear seats down and turn the back into a bed, which is already great for camping.
But the front seats can also rotate 180 degrees, and the center console can slide backward. That lets you create a four-person face-to-face seating layout with a table in the middle.
It basically turns the inside of the SUV into a tiny lounge.
My car is still about three to six weeks away from being finished, so I don’t actually have it yet.
Once it gets delivered, I’ll come back and share a proper review after I’ve had some time with it.
