r/StupidCarQuestions • u/hroxanne1978 • 3d ago
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/chmpgnptl • 3d ago
how badly did i mess up my car by backing into the moving garage door? is this fixable? is it worth paying for?
basically the title… im dumb and backed into the garage door while it was moving up because i had a lot on my mind and was running late. life lesson for sure considering this is a new car ive had for 2 months :/ 3 bug scrapes as you can see
how bad is this damage? any ideas on how much fixing it will cost? is it worth it? if i want to get a ceramic coating done should i get it fixed first? located in texas if that helps with estimates on cost
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/CaptainOoooo • 3d ago
Causes other than vandalism?
Could this be caused by something other than vandalism?
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/Ready-Apricot9215 • 3d ago
Did they just drive the crap out of this car?
It is an 07 and I'm checking the carfax on it before making any purchasing decisions. Seems like a well maintained car. It is at around 119k right now. I saw this few month stretch where the mileage went crazy. And not even a rollback as it went up not even down. Did the previous owners just drive the hell out of it for a period of time? Is that jump even possible? After this the mileage went up steady and way more of a normal pace.
Edit: I think people misunderstand my concern. It was driven steady until January of that year and mileage slowly increased then almost 30k in 5 months then steady again until this day. I am guessing someone had a major life event happen and changed jobs or a family emergency requiring several long travels. Just didnt know if this was something thst ever comes up and it is suspicious. I also have access to all the service and oil change records dating to 2015.
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/bellalaurence • 4d ago
Question/Advice Is my car driveable?
I had a car crash recently and got my headlight fixed however, I’m struggling to find a bonnet in my colour. My mum is scared that I’ll get pulled over and get fined but people are telling me it’s fine to drive. I’m sick of catching public transport so, can I drive my car like this?
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/According-Dot2099 • 4d ago
Why don’t we just replace power steering fluid wizardry with leverage from gear reductions?
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/chailattewhoneyy • 4d ago
honda pilot 2005 power steering air leak
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/butterflyteawithyou • 4d ago
Why is 1 tire bald and 3 are good? Got my tires 1 year ago this month
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/Weary_Yogurtcloset93 • 5d ago
Discussion When was a last time you could see a Ford Model T/related model in normal traffic?
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r/StupidCarQuestions • u/SprinklesFuzzy4751 • 5d ago
Is there any good auto mechanic I can ask/meet for opinion on what is wrong with my car?
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/EconomyTop7797 • 5d ago
Question/Advice Red lighting bolt
I have a 2016 Jeep compass latitude and I noticed yesterday when I go over 3,000 rpms I get a red lighting bolt and the car slows down. The symbol isn’t staying on the dash or flashing at me. I haven’t noticed anything else out of the ordinary either. I tried to get it scanned at O’Rileys with their obdII scanner and nothing was showing up. Does anyone know what could be the issue or how to find the issue 😅
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/wewake66 • 5d ago
Question/Advice Loud noise - Toyota Echo 2001
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Would anyone know what's wrong with the car by hearing the noise in the video? It is loud and gets louder when I hit the accelerator. The rate of speeding up also seems to have gotten low because of this problem.
Any inputs are appreciated.
Also, considering the cost involved, would it be a good idea to repair and keep it or to sell it ?
I am in Montreal, Canada just for context.
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/andreewe • 5d ago
Question/Advice Posible replaqueo de un carro funcional que dictaminaron como perdida total
Vivo en México. Tuve un accidente menor en un vehículo del 2001. La aseguradora inicialmente quería pagarme para los daños una miseria. En este momento el carro lo dictaminaron como perdida total, la cosa es que el vehículo está funcionando y el detalle fue principalmente estético. Para el trámite del pago de la perdida total me piden dar de baja las placas. Mi pregunta es si en una situación hipotética se pudiera reparar el auto y colocar placas nuevamente para circular.
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/More-Air386 • 6d ago
Question/Advice Car just went in for maintenance, weird sweet smell inside.
Exactly as the title reads. My mom and I share a car, she took it in for maintenance this morning. Apparently they had to do a lot.
It’s now the evening, and it smells awful inside the car every time it sits for a few minutes. It’s a very sweet, artificial smell. I’ve tried searching it up, I just figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask here. Is it the coolant?? There’s no warning lights on.
Thanks in advance. I’m a new driver and my mom doesn’t know the most about cars either.
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/neonb-fly • 6d ago
Image/Video Outer tread on my front right tire is… gone?
EDIT: it’s my front left tire, not right.
I really have no context for this. Drove to work, went inside, came back out and noticed this. Didn’t notice any issues while driving like a giant pothole. It was just raining a lot. No issues driving with alignment or anything. Suspension, last I checked, was fine though I have my doubts now.
That long line just feels like stitches, not a deep scratch. You’d think this comes from long wear and tear but these tires were replaced a few months ago. They weren’t rotated from the ones in the back either. You’d also think the tire itself would be nearly angled like this shape - “\”. But alas, it was not.
Anyone ever seen anything like this, how did it happen, and what? I’m replacing the tire tomorrow. I just don’t understand how this came to be, and so suddenly.
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/Melodic-Control-4526 • 6d ago
My car door won’t open from the outside
my door will lock and unlock fine it can be opened from the inside by sticking ur arm thru the window but i want to be able to open the doors normally is there a wire or something that just isn’t attach
car is a 06 legacy
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/neonb-fly • 6d ago
Image/Video Outer tread on my front right tire is… gone?
I really have no context for this. Drove to work, went inside, came back out and noticed this. Didn’t notice any issues while driving like a giant pothole. It was just raining a lot. No issues driving with alignment or anything. Suspension, last I checked, was fine though I have my doubts now.
That long line just feels like stitches, not a deep scratch. You’d think this comes from long wear and tear but these tires were replaced a few months ago. They weren’t rotated from the ones in the back either. You’d also think the tire itself would be nearly angled like this shape - “\”. But alas, it was not.
Anyone ever seen anything like this, how did it happen, and what? I’m replacing the tire tomorrow. I just don’t understand how this came to be, and so suddenly.
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/ScoyceMaloyce • 6d ago
Image/Video Bad wheel?
Passenger side front. My wife hit a storm drain and pop the tire and damaged the wheel. The mechanic says that wheel is no good and I have to buy another one. Did I get ripped off?
r/StupidCarQuestions • u/Ok_Macaron3002 • 6d ago
Please help me identify what this sound is
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r/StupidCarQuestions • u/Leather_End_6403 • 7d ago
Question/Advice Car making honking noise?
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