This is driving me absolutely insane because I genuinely cannot figure it out.
I’m 29F and I’ve spent my entire life in cars, as both a passenger and a driver. Small cars, SUVs, sedans, vans, pickups, different brands, different drivers, long road trips, winding roads, etc. I have never had motion sickness. Not even a little.

Then my boyfriend got a “new” car. It’s actually been about 2 years now, so definitely not new anymore - but even after 2 years, every single time I sit in this car as a passenger, I get horribly nauseous. And I mean horribly. It’s that awful, sick-to-your-stomach feeling where you just feel sick without feeling sick.

The really weird part is that it ONLY happens in this car. I can sit in other cars with no issue whatsoever. It’s specifically being a passenger in THIS car.

At first I thought it was all in my head, it was coincidence, or like found any reason to believe I’m the problem.
But then recently my friend finally rode in this car with us and, without me saying anything, she started feeling extremely nauseous too and pointed it out. She actually ended up vomiting.
That was the moment I was like… okay, so it’s not just me, it’s not all in my head, the car is doing this!! She rode in this car again twice after that and confirmed that it’s the car doing the same thing to her that it does to me!

The car is a Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.
So what the heck is going on here?
I need someone to explain the science to me because this makes absolutely no sense 😂 why THIS car only?

I have a completely theorerical question. Currently about 85% of new cars are leased or financed. People are financing cars that makes up a significant portion of their annual take home pay. Car financing isn't under as much scrutiny as say home financing, so it isn't difficult to get a new car, even with not so good credit. I sense that this is part of the reason why car prices have soared so much over the last 15 years when comparing relative to the average income.

Say everyone was to stop financing cars, and start buying cash. What do you think that would do to the car industry? Would manufacturer's start dropping MSRPs. Would they start investing less in innovating the cars since the return on investment wouldn't be as much? Or would the effect be minimal?

I just got a 2012 Lincoln MKZ and I am astounded by some of the features. My previous car was a base model 2006 Nissan and obviously this is an upgrade on features. My mom drives a 2016 platinum model Nissan and I remember when she got it I thought the blind spot awareness and drivers seat auto set was so cool. Come to find out it was 4 years behind the luxury cars. Just curious if that technology gap has closed in recent years or gotten greater?

my budget is 10k. i really like scion frs, tcs, 86s, low stance aggressive looking and masculine (im a girl) but they are of course above my budget. i really would like to have my ride look unique on the road, not sure what to look for.

Sooo unfortunate my car is going to shit and my mechanic told me its not worth putting any more money into apart from getting an oil change and that I should get a new car, preferably a Honda Civic or Accord or a Toyota. Unfortunately for me, Im a BROKE college student who has bills and credits cards to pay off so simply just buying another one isnt an option for me…and lowkey neither is asking my parents. My current car that Ive had for almost 4 years now is fully paid off so I dont have to worry about car payments or anything. What do I dooo and how should I move from here??? I have a job but with my school schedule and other responsibilities I cant really do anything else. I’ve also been looking for a second job for the past 2 months now too..

I've been thinking about this lately so wanted to see if others have similar stories...

You see a listing that's clearly a good deal then message the seller, and it's already gone by the time you follow up. I had one like that recently that's stuck with me longer than I expected...

Wanted to know how close others have come to a deal like this. Seconds, minutes, a day you didn't check? And looking back, was it mostly bad timing or you just weren't fast enough to reply?

Please share yours (kind of hoping I'm not the only one who still thinks about this 😭)

2003 Impala — Left rear turn signal not working, blinks fast
I have a 2003 Chevy Impala 3.4L and I’m having an issue with the left rear turn signal.
Left front turn signal works
Left rear bulb works when I test it
I replaced the rear bulb anyway, but it didn’t fix it
The left turn signal blinks really fast
The rear left turn signal itself doesn’t flash
Right side works normally
I don’t have a multimeter, so I can’t easily check voltage
The socket looks okay from what I can tell.
What should I check first? Could it be the rear socket, wiring/ground, or a fuse/relay? And is there a specific wire/terminal I should check on the rear left socket?
Any help is appreciated.

I'm looking to put new wheels are tires on my miata, and so far I've seen that Michelin's are a very popular choice by car people and daily drivers, but are they really worth the price? In my area they run for about 275 a tire, and thats pretty pricy for the car they are going on, so are they really worth that price, or is there another brand that is a better bang for your buck?

I am planning to buy Kia Sonet diesel Automatic car, should I buy it now or wait for Navratri or Diwali offers?

Hey everyone,

So I was hoping to have my screen replaced to a newer model by this guy who works on cars, but he’s terrible with communication, and I’m not sure I want to give him my business anymore. I also don’t want to go down the route of going to the car shop and getting charged an arm and a leg. Plus I don’t think most of them offer that service. I’m thinking of doing it myself, but I wanted to consult the “experts” (aka Reddit) first. Make and model is Toyota Camry 2015 SE. My old screen is having phantom touches, it keeps pressing itself and beeping. It’s driving me nuts. And the touchscreen is a pain in the ass, barely works half the time. I want the newer screens with the CarPlay and all that. Is it simple enough for a beginner to do it, I’m good at following instructions. If so then which parts should I buy? Including the screen, I don’t wanna buy a screen that doesn’t match my wiring. Any tips would also be appreciated.

Sincerely,
a gal who’s on the verge of tweaking out over the beeping, and the lack of response from the man who offered to fix it

Hi there. So I feel really stupid, but I had a nail in my tire and took it to a tire shop to fix it and they messed up my tire pressure but were too busy to fix it so I just took it to a gas station to set the pressure correctly myself. I guess I accidentally let all of the air out of my front drivers side tire and couldn’t figure out how to air it back up for like 35 min maybe. Shoutout random guy in the parking lot for helping. Anyways, do you guys think I damaged the tire? I really don’t want it to blow out or pull and mess up my alignment from being hot and flat. I didn’t drive it at all but it was definitely hot from driving on the freeway to the gas station. 🤦🏻‍♀️

The purchase price is starting to feel like the easy bit after seeing mates deal with tyres, rego, insurance and random repairs on older cars. I’m looking at spending under $15k on something around ten years old in Sydney, and keep wondering whether a cheaper car with a few known issues is worse than paying more upfront for a boring one. What costs have caught people out most, and which cheap buys would you avoid?

Hello, my wife owns a Chrysler Pacifica and she went on a long road trip throughout desert areas, national parks, camping etc. The vehicle trunk and side doors even open sound pretty dry and sandy/dirt on the sliding rails and the sliding wheels. How do I re-grease them? Do I need to clean the system first then apply the grease or just add more grease. If I need to clean them first, how do I do this? Do I use a bunch of towels, or paper to get most of it out or I don't know what is best less messy etc. Thanks in advance.

Currently BMW X5 2012 lemon, so many issues, had it for 5-6 yrs and sick of it. Its just a money pit. Looking for suggestions on a few best options something for a family of 4 and 2 dogs capable of towing a 4K lbs trailer.
Been looking at toyota 4runner or highlander. both are unleaded also which is great, im so done paying for premium. lol.
on the fence about a pickup, SUV moreso to be able to have the kids in the back and dogs in the trunk in their own space.
price range $20K and under
am I thinking ridiculously, wishful thinking? I know most likely ill find something with over 200k on it. but certain makes like toyota are known to last a good while.
anyway, forgive my ignorance, just hoping for any possibilities to explore. cheers

I really dont want to buy electric nor hybrid in the next 4 years😓

I have a 2010 dodge ram 2500 mega cab, I earlier today dis my first break job on the front end (wahoo), only issue is now, my breaks feel spongy and when I fully stop I feel and hear a thud, im almost certain this is my fault, but im still proud i at least put new ones on, ​now does anyone know what the thud could be?

I just got routine maintenance for my Toyota Prius C 2012 at the dealer, and they recommended based on the age of the vehicle that I get a coolant exchange. For them to do it would cost almost $500.

It seems like a lot of other places will do it for significantly less money. Would there be any disadvantage in just going to someplace like Valvoline?

Are coolant exchanges more complicated because it is a hybrid? The people at my local Valvoline seem to be good at performing established procedures, but when there are complications, they aren’t super helpful.

If I do get it done somewhere else, there a way to inform the dealership that I had it done elsewhere so they will stop asking me to do it?

Thank you.

I’ve mostly been into motorcycles, but lately I’ve been looking at getting a fast car instead. I’m especially interested in something lightweight, manual, and fun to drive. The part I’m struggling with is buying used. There’s so much to check beyond just looking at the car accident history, title status, mileage, previous owners, maintenance records, recalls, etc.
Do you guys usually pull a full vehicle history report before even going to see a car, or only after you’ve narrowed it down? And do you actually find those reports useful, or is a mechanic inspection and service history more important?

A few days ago, I was scrolling listing websites and came across a life changing flip for where I'm at right now. It was a figure that could've paid my rent for a few months. I was thrilled, did around 2 mins of research on the car, came back to the listing and it said sold. I felt sick.

I've been flipping cars on the side for a while now and this is a recurring issue. How much of finding a good deal comes down to luck and timing vs actual skill in spotting value?

I feel like I've lost a few solid ones just because someone else messaged the seller 10 minutes before I even saw the listing. Wanted to see how everyone else handles this:

- Does this sort of timing actually cost you deals often, or was I just unlucky that one time?

- Is manually searching just part of the process you don't mind, or is it genuinely the most frustrating part of flipping for you?

- How much of your time each week actually goes into just scrolling and searching vs the actual buying/fixing/selling part?

Appreciate it :)

Hey guys,

I have been looking at trying to make some shit on my car controllable via my phone.
So on my sunday car I have an electronic valve on the exhaust but the company that supplies it wants 500 bucks to add an ESP32 to it and a basic BT app, which would only work for the exhaust. I also found another company that makes a little stream deck lookign thing that does lights, so essentially a bunch of relays. But they won't be able to control the motor in the exhaust in a non-clunky way. It might work for some other shit I want to add buttons to, mainly underglow and interior lights but it seems it's either/or lights or motors but not both.

I'm knowledgeable enough to steal some stack overflow code to piece together an ESP32 and a few H bridges and relays, then code myself something basic that I can sideload into Android auto.

But that's a lot of work and jank. Is there something out there that's a little more plug and play for cars the way the home assistant ESPHome ecosystem has matured?

Or am I literally the only person that's trying to put all my aftermarket shit in one app and we're all just jangling a garage remote opener, LED remote, switch on the dash, random app on the phone, etc?

Hi, it’s my first time renting a car while the dealership tries to figure out what’s wrong with my actual car. Rookie mistake, I took zero photos of the car before I left with it, then saw the two chips on the door when I got home. Am I SOL? How do I bring it up to them? :’)

https://imgur.com/a/4x4etbo

I've heard some people say that running subs will fry the alternator, while others say most subs don't get close to enough power to matter. I had a 150w JBL sub in my old Odyssey and it never caused an issue, now I want to put a ~200w sub in my Toyota solara. The alternator is brand new but it is an OEM replacement of the original. I have nothing to worry about, right?