Hello! This might be the wrong sub. I just got a car from a family member (2005 Toyota highlander). I’ve been driving it for a few weeks and everything is ok so far (besides a minor leak and cosmetic issues).

I finally did some checking of the underside and oh boy, there is a super rusty part.

Is this safe to drive anywhere? And is there any way to fix this at a reasonable price? (I have basic welding skills if needed).

This is the only super rusty part on the car.

I was wondering if my blower motor for ac went out is it worth the repair if it’s half the value of the car what should I I do I can hit my 401 in Jan when I retire should I fix or hold on and trade in Jan thanx y’all

Hi folks. I have a new (to me) 2025 Trax LT that I am looking to buy new snow tires for. Since I am in Buffalo, snow tires are a must. Currently, I am looking at Bridgestone Blizzaks, Nokian Nordman 9s, and maybe Cooper Evolution Winters. Does anyone have any experience with any of these that you can give me a first-hand review. I am also entertaining any other recommendations based on your experience.

Thanks in advance.

So this happened yesterday out of nowhere I drive a golf 6 tdi 2.0 110hp and when I press the clutch the noise is more quiet and when I drive I don’t hear it only when I’m standing in place can anybody help me thank you.

Weird question. Forgive me.

Assume a car has just not been run. For maybe 4 years. It's not broken. It just literally has sat, under a cover, tyres deflated, no servicing, no liquids replaced. Battery has died now. So it can't start. But it used to start.

What is a list of items one has to look at/replace/fix (safely) get the car back on the road?

So just say, who's better to you guys! :-)

How would you recommend i repair this small rust hole in the bottom of the side panel of my car. I get alot of you will say dont, just save my money and get a new car. And I will but not for another year or so. Right now I just need it to pass my state car inspection, which it failed becuase of this minor damage.

How did you guys get rid of your P0420 code it’s driving me INSANE

I own a Lexus LS430 currently and I've been looking at getting another, similarly bulletproof car and am debating between just getting another 430, or going for a cheaper Lincoln Town Car with similar miles. Does anyone know how similar the reliability of these two drivetrains is?

I used to drive a 2010 Mazda which got 28 mpg. I recently bought a 2022 Toyota Corolla, which is getting 41-43 mpg but is not a hybrid. Can someone explain to me the jump in gas mileage for an all gas car? I don’t have a problem with it, I just love science and engineering.

Thank you!

2015 kia soul

Just noticed this screw, car is at my friendly mechanic (probably wont charge me more than a couple bucks), just wondering if anyone thinks this is too close to the sidewall?

Cheers!

Hi Everyone,

Looking for some advice, my car is Banjaxed needs a of repair done to it
He is offering me €24k what are possible issue or is okay to accept thanks

I own a tuning shop and cars definitely add to life's struggles but I can't complain, I sorta asked for it, hopefully you guys enjoy them as much as I do.

2011 Sorento EX. Loud buzzing when headlights are switched on. No buzzing when the headlights are off and I use high beams. Search says so far a relay or ground issue. Ordered relay so will see today’s that’s the issue. Any other ideas?

Also I did some work on the passenger door this weekend. Replaced lock and window regulators. Did that work Saturday. Drove both Saturday and Sunday with no issues. Buzzing started yesterday.

My buddy has a 2015 jeep grand Cherokee and we checked the oil but seem to be getting different options on the oil level. Pictures are sort of blurry, we just took them.

Can anyone please help me identify this hose on my 2003 nissan altima, engine started overheating and when I pulled over this hose was splitting and spraying coolant.

How can I fix this DIY, any tips?

I’ve been looking into buying an aftermarket head up display recent for convenience, but want to get a larger sample size of opinions about this.

My preference is the projector versions that just reflect off the model onto the windshield, preferably a GPS and not an OBD2 because I am a little worried about it causing problems with my system. I like these bc they’re usually compact and very simple. I have found a few that I am repeatedly hovering over to buy but unsure. Many are often returned on Amazon and unfortunately when looking up any of these models you just get sketchy links or the same stuff on Amazon.

The questions I have are:
- Are these even worth spending money on?
- Which ones are the best in your opinion?
- Do you know a good site I can buy from?

Hit a block of wood today and heard it bounce around a bit. The car drives fine and all the belts are tight. What could this squealing sound be when I get on the throttle? There is also a faint rattling at higher speeds.

I’m assuming that I have such aggressive camber from these shot bushings on the rear end, what would they be called? It’s the bushings attached to the skinny vertical camber arms? Or tie rods?
Im unfamiliar with AWD/FWD cars let alone newer cars.

side note I’m getting pretty horrible gas mileage compared to what the car should be getting, as I average around 18~ mpg, but I am in a big city and using my vehicle to door dash. What all could be causing that?
I got the car at 60k miles and have put 40k miles on it in about a year and a half, just done basic oil changes and air filter swaps.
Car has stock spark plugs and coil packs along with stock injectors, could it be time to start replacing everything todo with fuel/spark/ and air intake

2011 Subaru Forester  [FB25/EJ25 series boxer engine]— 151k miles — sudden stall after hard acceleration, now impossible to reproduce

I’ve owned this Forester for a little over 2 years and put ~22k miles on it. It has always been reliable. No major issues at all… until Friday night, when it mysteriously broke down and stranded me.

I know very little about cars, but I’m trying to learn. This situation has stumped at least one mechanic so far.

What happened

I was about 100 miles into a highway trip. A construction vehicle suddenly swung into the left lane, forcing everyone to slam on their brakes. After that, I accelerated hard to get back up to speed.

Whenever I accelerate hard on the highway, I notice bluish/grayish smoke from the exhaust. My car burns oil — I’ve been told this is common for older Subarus — so I regularly top it off. I had topped it off right before this trip.

About 2–5 minutes after the hard braking + hard acceleration, I exited the highway to stop at a rest area. I slowed down normally, turned into a parking spot, and then everything happened at once:

• Check engine light came on
• Oil light came on
• Multiple warning lights lit up
• Engine was still running but lost power
• I think I lost power steering

I shut the car off (not sure if that was a mistake). After that, it would not start. It cranked strongly, maybe sputtered a little, but never came close to firing.

What happened next

I waited 3 hours for a tow truck. I tried starting it right before the tow arrived — still dead. My friend (who knows more about cars than I do) came to pick me up and confirmed I wasn’t missing something obvious.

Gas tank was over half full. Roads were dry.

The mechanic looked at it Monday morning… and it worked perfectly. He drove it for 15–20 minutes, let it idle for 1.5 hours, scanned it, checked everything. No codes. No symptoms. No clues.

He said he had no solid idea what caused the stall.

I drove it 100 miles home today with no issues, but I kept it under 60 mph.

My situation now

My local mechanic is checking it Wednesday. I’m worried he won’t find anything either.

I’m supposed to drive this car 1,000+ miles next weekend to move out to college. I’d really like to identify the cause and fix it if possible. I’m willing to spend some money on preventative repairs even if they’re not strictly necessary.

I just want to avoid this happening again on a long trip — especially somewhere remote, where it would be a lot worse than missing the Tigers–Dodgers game we had $160 tickets for.

Any ideas are appreciated. Don't be too mean to me, and yes Ai edited what my story to make it sound better but it didn't add anything.

Hey all, not looking for an estimate but just generally curious this would be considered reparable in your guys' opinion. I hit a moose over the weekend, it was gnarly. No airbag deployement though!

Car details:

- 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback, roughly 100,000km.

- I have insurance and it's on the way to the garage.

Most thing I'm concerned about is the A-Pillar. In my local area this car still goes for about $20,000 used.

I have a 2005 convertible Mini Cooper, shes my baby and my first car. I have to store it for 6 months (until end of February), I live in Alberta, it’ll have a cover on it, but how can I ensure it stays in working order? I don’t have it insured or registered, but I live in a small town so I might be able to get away with a drive around the block using someone else’s plate, although it’s not my preference.