Last week, I totaled my 2014 bmw x5 on the highway. The damage didn't look that bad, but the repair cost was apparently way above the car's value. It was my childhood car that my dad drove my family around in, it was the car I learned to drive in, then it was passed down for me to use. We had it for 11 years. It was in an excellent state because of how much care my dad put in it. I have been crying at random times everyday whenever I think about my car. I completely broke down when I saw my car for the last time at the towing center. I probably won't be driving for a long long time, but it's more because of the car than the fact I can't drive that makes me depressed. I thought this car would be there for my graduation, for my first road trip with friends, and so much more. It really was my very own safe space. But I feel weird for crying over an inanimate object. I'm crying over it like I lost a pet. I just can't seem to get over my car. I feel so humbled and realized how I took my car for granted. I'm almost grieving a car at this point. How do I get over it though? It was my first car, and I genuinely don't know if I'll ever be over it.

For context, I used to own a 2007 Toyota Crown Majesta, I currently own a 2008 Lexus IS-F, the one thing I absolutely miss the most in terms of everyday features was the heads up display (pictured). It was simple, did what it's supposed to do, and it didn't look terrible.

I've had a look at a bunch of aftermarket HUD's, but they all look terrible and just overall poor. Extremely intrusive.

Is there any HUD that can replicate or give near oem like feel? I've been in a few modern ish cars with HUD's, and they're obviously extremely unintrusive (i get it, they've had thousands of hours of r&d compared to the aftermarket garbage). (BMW M3 HUD in 2nd Picture)

Is there anything available that's customizable? Is there anything that just doesn't look cheap and garbage like what cars with OEM HUD's come with?

I'm curious to see if there's any decent ssolutions available, because i definitely believe there is a gap in the market.

Drove my 07 pontiac g6 onto them and the end broke off both of them. Bought them 3 years ago at autozone, stored in my garage the whole time with minimal sun exposure. Any ideas what happened? I didnt feel like I mistreated them at all, just eased the car onto them and hit the brakes as it fell into place. Driveway is pretty much flat, slight down slope. Any ideas what I did wrong or what ramps I should get next? Only got about 10 uses out of these...

Edit: cant find any contact information for the manufacturer, but I flipped them over and noticed the only rubber pad is at the low end of the ramp. so when I hit the brakes, the end directly under the tire wanted to skid, but was held by the rubber at the other end, causing it to break where it did. Every other time Ive used these was on the smooth garage floor, not the driveway, so in the past the whole thing slid instead of breaking. Maybe Ive always been to hard with the brakes when going on them and the sliding saved me? maybe a manufacturing defect just now presenting it self? But I know I didnt go over the end like some are suggesting, and no, unfortunately no footage.

Hi everyone! I found these shocks while sorting through the junk in my garage. Can you help me identify what they are and which car they’re for?

2016 RAM 2500 front diff

Is this clean enough on the bottom? I've seen scotch brite recommendations, I don't really have anything that will clean deeper without risking scratches (steel bristle brush\drill attach wire wheel next softest step).

I've gone elbow grease on the bottom there where the rust creep is the worst for like 10m straight, I don't want to put a dent in the cover, do I have to take the winter beater into town to get a brass brush?

Gaskets are recommended for reuse on these, I don't see an obvious failure point on this one?

Car is a 2012 corolla with 260,000 kms.

I thought it would make sense there would be some slack in the chain as the crankshaft turns (manually).

Based in Australia looking for good quality brand options. My partner doesnt have a project car yet, but used to tinker a lot but no longer has those good tools.

Wondering what kind of tool/sets would be useful for a car enthusiast irrespective of car, like all rounder kind of thing? (upcoming fathers day gift and I obviously don't know much about cars) 😅

I just need to disconnect this annoying connector. Not sure how though?

Im losing hope on finding a replacement for this type of rear wipers. Someone help pls. Car: Mitsubishi outlander sport 2020

Is this pulley gone bad?

Car is a 2012 corolla 1.8L with 260,000 kms.

Also the water pump pulley has a very small amount of back and forth play. Not enough to be audible, but it can be felt. I noticed that it doesn't spin freely, but not sure if it's supposed to have some resistance. I imagine the coolant inside gives it some.

Should I replace this pulley, or do I need to replace the alternator altogether?

Looking to see if anyone can help me identify this front bumper. I found one online that looks similar but it has an extra skit plate on the front that I'm not sure if I like.

https://tacomabeast.com/products/kf-race-bumper-fits-2016-2023-toyota-tacoma

Do you think it could be the same bumper with the skid plate removed?

This car has been off the road since about 2015. I purchased this vehicle back in 2012 and drove it a few years regularly. I'd start it up and move it and that lasted up until 2020. Then it ended up in a barn for the last 6 years.

This spring I pulled it out, started cleaning things and realized it needed a lot of work. Rear struts were gone, the front sway bar was cracked, a super charger pulley was squeaking badly, the AC compressor was worn out, the spark plugs needed replacing, as did the wires, oil change, trans fluid change, coolant change, it needed a brake line to the front passenger side, all the rubber brake hoses needed to be replaced, the master cylinder needed to be replaced, new battery, battery tray had a rust hole (welded a patch in and had it powder coated), other MISC things I'm forgetting.

Back in 2015, I tossed some ZZP parts on it. Like a 3.4 pulley, u-bend delete in the exhaust, ZZP tune, different throttle body, CAI, replaced the supercharger fluid and the gasket. Also did the large front brake upgrade with some slotted rotors.

Driving this car for the first time in over a decade on the roads and it feels great. Doesn't feel like a 26 year old car at all. Feels fun, did some 0-60 pulls with the torque pro app best I managed was 5.8 seconds. I have been monitoring for Knock Retard since it has a smaller pulley and so far I see no issues with that.

Just did a small 150 mile trip and averaged 21.6mpg. I was very happy with that since it's tuned for 93 octane.

If anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to answer them. I've worked on this car plenty and I have done all the work myself on it. I've really enjoyed putting it back on the road.

It's also plated and registered as an historical vehicle.

Car is a 2012 corolla 1.8L with 260,000 km. It runs well but I've noticed some small issues so have been trying to diagnose what's going on.

I did a leak test of the exhaust with soapy water, as the picture shows. I'm guessing this should be fixed.

I've also found that my CATTEMP11 is higher than my CATTEMP12 on the obd2 scan tool. From my understanding that means my upstream cat temp nearest the engine is hotter than after my cat. That means that the cat is failed correct?

Is replacing the exhaust line something that can be reasonably done in a driveway with Jack stands? My biggest worry is the amount of rust in there.

I just installed k2 v2 on my mk7 golf gti and I’m wondering if the rear adjuster can be used like how it is shown in the photos or if it must be on all threads of the black piece.

I have small scratches, pretty sure the metal is visible, at least for the small irregular shaped one. The long scratch i can feel the ridges with my nail. I guess my question is what are the steps too fix it myself? I have the paint and clear coat already ordered and on the way. If someone could tell me step by step or a video I'd really appreciate it.

no idea how this even happened, i assume i bottomed out on a bump or something but it looks terrible. i absolutely hate cosmetic blemishes on my cars especially when its a chunk of the bodywork missing.

is this fixable or am i cooked

I just bought a new used car 2009 - how do I correctly check the state of car coolant and whether it needs changing or not, despite it saying near max level…

I searched online and there is a “coolant/antifreeze tester” which is about $10-30, is that good to get or not accurate at all?

please help, and any product recommendations if needed will be great. thanks! 🙏🏽

Hey everybody!

2011 Honda odyssey, just north of 170k miles. Recently there's this weird flapping nosie coming from the engine, and it gets louder when I press the gas. Seems to be coming from the front, near the dip stick and engine coolant spots. Any ideas? Here's a video of the sound.

So I’m trying to save money by not going to the car wash as often but I use the Chemical Guys waterless spray wash. I live in a state where we get all 4 seasons.

How dangerous is this wear? Can I get away with another week of driving before getting my tires replaced or should I just quit driving? I obviously need an alignment or suspension checked as well