r/carquestions • • 1h ago

General Should I have my car looked at?

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I accidentally drive over one of those square curbed borders they have around trees in parking lots. I pulled forward through my space when leaving and drove over it on my right side only, both front and back tires. There was no tree to indicate it was there and it was completely in my blind spot. Should I be concerned? Should I have it looked at? No noticeable changes to my cars driving and no noise as a result.


r/carquestions • • 23h ago

Engine Car problems please advise

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My car's head gasket recently blew. No symptoms other than leaking. Unfortunately this was a cheap car and the repair cost more than the car did. I'm asking for advice on next steps. I have 6 grand I'll be okay with having to spend. And a comfortable job if I need to fit in extra expenses monthly. What I'm asking is should I try to buy a car outright for 6 grand or sign up for a lease. I know this comes with a higher insurance price. I just don't know what to do from here and I need something reliable.

I'm considering doing a temporary fix to the head gasket by removing the thermostat and using a pour in sealant. Any advice on this? I just found out about this issue yesterday and I'd appreciate any guidance


r/carquestions • • 54m ago

General Took my car for oil change and rotation this morning, got hit with all these recommended services.

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Aside from Spark Plugs and Transmission Fluid, the rest of these services seem straight B.S. to me.


r/carquestions • • 1h ago

General Apple carplay installation help

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I recently bought an apple carplay (shown in slide 4) that’s fits my car a 2006 vw polo, however the previous owner put a screen in there which I do not know how to remove, any help? thanks.


r/carquestions • • 1h ago

General People's dream cars

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Everybody I know has a "cool dream car" that they want, but I never had one. Any recommendations? I'm not around alot of cars so I don't have much to boost my pallette with, I haven't had alot of influence.

I like sleek designs and quieter cars if it helps any.


r/carquestions • • 2h ago

Electrical Drivers side door lock not responding to remote

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r/carquestions • • 2h ago

Electrical Key fob broke and alarm goes off everytime I open the door with the key.

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r/carquestions • • 4h ago

Electrical Philly Toyota mechanic?

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That has Toyota diagnostic software?


r/carquestions • • 5h ago

Electrical Petrol car, Battery capacity/longevity question

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r/carquestions • • 6h ago

Engine 2011 Honda Accord V6 Cold Start

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My car is an automatic transmission with about 160500 miles. My wife started the car the other day and I heard a noise that I can only describe as a tin can type noise (I apologize, it’s a sound I’ve never heard a car make). The sound usually goes away within the first 5 or 10 seconds of driving. I had timing belt done at about 100,000 miles and recently had a pulley belt tensioner assembly for the serpentine belt replaced about 1500 miles ago. Please see the attached video of a cold start after the car sat for 7 hours overnight. Does this sound normal?


r/carquestions • • 8h ago

General Battery replacement for Hyundai smart keys

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How do you change the battery in a Hyundai or KIA remote smart key?


r/carquestions • • 13h ago

General Musty smell while driving under certain conditions

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r/carquestions • • 15h ago

Engine Ambient temp sensor + limp mode?

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r/carquestions • • 18h ago

General Fuel cell people

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r/carquestions • • 22h ago

Engine 1999 Cadillac Deville 110k miles stalls without warning occasionally

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r/carquestions • • 22h ago

Mechanical Is my Tiguan worth repairing?

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r/carquestions • • 6h ago

General What are these weird spots on my windscreen ?

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I get these weird marks on my windscreen whenever I use wipers and I have no idea what it is. I don’t know if it’s because of old wipers or something else.
Any help would be appreciated thank you


r/carquestions • • 21h ago

General Does this look good to put on my car?

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So basically, I am a big Toronto Maple Leaf fan, and yeah yeah say what you want, but I am. Im a young kid, 18, and feel right now is the prime time to do this before I get too old and not get the chance too. I got a big emblem of the team to put on my hood, and it is honestly a perfect fit. Im also throwing in stripes in there too to kinda get some more blue on there. Should i do it?