I have an 09 Accord that doesn't start very well in the cold. Last year it killed the starter. Did replace cables but would like to ensure it doesn't happen again by insulating the battery, however one of those electric blankets isn't an option since I have no outlets anywhere near my driveway. Anyone have good suggestions on a wrap, blanket, etc?

I am worried that using regular masking tape will leave reside on my PPF but I also can't find any information on weather using automotive masking tape is safe enough to use on PPF. I would like to leave the xmas lights attached for no longer than a week. Is it viable to use automotive masking tape on ppf for this purpose?

hello redditors. having an issue with my honda with power sliding doors first it was the drivers side now the pass. side does it also a few months later. so what happens is door closes then the motor inside door pulls door latched that last inch. then a few seconds later you can hear a whirr and the door unlatches itself. anyone seen/worked on this issue with success ? ( i have temporarily solved the issue by pulling the fuses for the doors.) i don't have dealership money at the moment.

Hey guys I got a quick question. I got a 4.3 Silverado that is through if a p0352 code I replaced the ignition coil, plugs and wires and still getting same code with miss fires on cylinder 3 and 6. I’ve check the pcv valve and the wire multiple times and haven’t found anything. It really only miss fires when coming to a stop or going from a stop or at least that’s the only time I notice it. Is there anything else I can check? Or anything obvious I am just missing. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Hey yall,

I don’t know anyone that knows anything about cars apart from the usual. So I’m reaching out here anyways, I have a Toyota Highlander and periodically when accelerating or breaking I hear a sound that is best described like the popping of one of those metal apple juice lids ( you know the sound from your childhood lunches). It doesn’t happen all the time, but was wondering if anyone knew what could be causing this. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

I have a 2016 Nissan Sentra SV and the transmission recently went out as you may have guessed. Wanted to see what options I had before taking it to the dealership to be fixed.

My impala makes a loud clicking sound under the dash/glovebox on the passenger side, the passenger side vents won't blow hot air, and I can't turn on recirculate, as it just flashes a few times and goes back out. Would I be correct to think it's the air blend actuator causing this problem, or are there other possible causes I need to explore?

So I was driving home from Walmart one day and the truck just like lost power but I was able to get it the house then after that it wouldn't go in to 3rd gear id have to switch it to OD to drive ( I know that's not a good idea to drive like that ) but I had to get to work and it was only a couple times and I don't work far from home, so I did a computar scan on it then it said mass air flow sensor bad and that was it , it didn't pick up on the transmission issues skip to hurricane I had to charge phones bc we were hit hard! Sat for 2 months cause that drained battery and was waiting to get a new battery I got new mass air flow sensor in with new battery and bought a transmission rebuild kit but that's too much I think it's too much, so my question is why won't my truck start now ( did I mess something up bad by driving it those few times?) and also anyone know of a good mechanic that will work with you if you have absolutely no money i have cancer in my female parts and i need to get truck going cause I live 30 mins away from all surrounding towns and need to get to doctor appointments and to store to eat obviously lol I've never done this online forums before so I am praying this will help me reaching out for help

Context: It’s 53 degrees out, driving 70 on the interstate making it colder, and the defrost on with heat. Force from an hard object hit from inside the vehicle and the windshield developed a spiderweb crack. HOWEVER the crack’s texture is on the outside, but it’s smooth inside.

Question: Did the outside crack because it was the cold side of the windshield?

I know heat expands, cold contracts and the two together can cause glass to break. I’m in a debate about it and was hoping to have a professional or someone knowledgeable who can help clear things up.

I think other side cracked because it was cold and contracted, but the side was heated took the force better assuming because it expanded from the heat.

Hello.

I just bought a project car, engine runs and transmission is fine. but when I go from parked to reverse or drive to reverse the engine moves? like literally moves in the engine bay and shakes the car, assuming it's just not mounted correctly. But was looking for some help.

Brief rundown- I was in a wreck (not my fault) and my car had some pretty minor body damage but major engine issues the day after and at the initial body shop I was getting the estimate from (via State Farm’s in-network list) said that I had engine issues from prior to the wreck (I didn’t) but is also saying the SRS code was pulled in the initial check of the car but they’re trying to say it came on at 65,000miles. This is the first I’ve heard of being able to tell the actual mileage a code was thrown on so I am asking here for someone to confirm that is possible. I have been getting screwed around by them for almost two months and I’m just making sure I have facts for everything. I can’t seem to form the question properly on Google to put anything up that makes it make sense so please enlighten me if possible!

Need some insight into whether it would be better to keep the walls black or paint them a light grey in my workplaces inspection area for painted vehicles. I can't seem to find anything that says one is better than the other. Please help

I replaced the screen in the car along with the entire system. Replaced the CD/Radio, control panel and 4.2" screen. Someone did an aftermarket upgrade to the car before we bought it, it quit working and we wanted to make it OEM. Everything works except the screen is blank, it has power just not displaying any data. I'm thinking about taking to a dealer to get the screen "synced" to the car, any suggestions?

My buddy has these bad spots on his windshield and they won't come off. Maybe it's sap or some sort? Any ideas?

is this a dumb question.. but why don’t they make cars with thin rubber strips on them to save your money from dints and scratches, and possibly saving yourself from harm? like bumper cars/dodgem cars?

I am currently looking into a jeep Wrangler between 2018 and 2023.

I have test driven the diesel variant but found it to be a bit small and uncomfortable to drive on the inside.

But i am now looking into the v6 model and am wondering what the fuel mileage is outside of the spec sheet, how comparative is the cockpit from the diesel and gasoline/petrol four door, and how well does it do of long distance travel (interstate travel)

For reference I am a 6'2" 350+ lb male

I've worked in the aftermarket for most of my career starting back in 2003 at NAPA. I'm fascinated by what the auto parts business was back then compared to what it is now and would Iove to hear from those of you who have been doing this awhile like I have.

Some of the things that immediately come to mind for me are consolidation to the big 4 retailers (O'Reilly, Zone, NAPA, Advance). I think a few of the landmark events that shaped the current industry today are:

1. Pep Boys abandons parts business 2021
2. Advance buying CARQUEST in 2013
3. O'Reilly buying CSK in 2008
4. Advance buying Western Auto in 1998

And there's been tons of other acquisitions before, after and in between. Even the traditional buying groups have consolidated into 2 big parent co-ops, APSG (Alliance, Federated, Pronto, ADN) and APA (Trustar). APSG includes Parts Authority and APA includes Factory Motor Parts.

A couple other things worth mentioning in the last 20 years or so that have shaped the current landscape:

1. The emergence of offshore product in almost all categories mainly from China but really all over the globe.

2. Around 20 years ago, Dana was a massive/dominant supplier to the aftermarket specifically to NAPA and CQ. They ran into financial difficulties and sold off many of their different lines: Raybestos, Wix, Echlin, Clevite, Beck Arnley etc. and really shook things up on the supplier side.

I know a lot of this is inside baseball but I think it makes for an interesting discussion for those of us who have been around the business for awhile especially with the negative news about Advance closing 700 stores in the last few days.

So, I have a 1995 Dodge ram 1500 5.9 liter V8 and I've been trying to find the correct scan tool that I could use for it but none of the adapters I've seen line up with the connectors

Hi,

Renovating an old 1980 Fiat 124 and the water pump bolt broke off during removal. My poor attempt to drill it out left the hole ovalized and now larger than the original, by maybe 40%. I was considering a time sert, but not sure if the outer diameter of that would completely fill the void. Also not sure how to easily center the drill bit to drill the new hole. I thought about epoxy, but not sure how durable that would be. The water pump for that car actually come with copper washers to help seal the hole and prevent leaks. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Some of my underside coat peeled, leaving what looks to be some primer exposed. Should I be concerned?

Took my car in for work, noticed this a few days later in my garage where I park my car. What is this?

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I work in the automotive business specifically a core buyer who supplies to rebuilders. Recently I went to the Venetian expo(AAPEX show) in Las Vegas and seeing all the Asian owned companies that have taken over and caused the market to drop was an eye opener for me. My question is that with Trumps presidency in regard to the tariffs he plans to put, many companies are planing to come back to the US to avoid paying extra especially with inflation already at a high. But for someone like me who works in the automotive business does that mean the market will go up since manufacturing will come back to the US even if temporarily? *Please if any of what I said is incorrect I’m open to any criticism because this is what I have read in articles or heard from others and I want to make sure my thoughts are correct. The question part on the other hand if anybody has ideas or factual evidence please let me know because I’m genuinely curious.

Sooo, long story short, my household needs a 3rd car. Our first time trying a local dealer here in CA. My bf & i’s credit aren’t enough so we used my mom as a co-signer instead. My mom and I have two other cars financed under our names. One is an accord & the dealer asked for its VIN (we didn’t give it yet). He said so he can do a “fake trade in” to meet monthly quote I believe and to lower the price and for us to be able to do a lower down payment on the car we wanted to get. From what I seen it’s illegal but I need more info, please help 😭 I need thoughts, idk what to do, we need another car but can’t pay more than $200/mo and down payment around $1200 max tbh as of right now. Thanks in advance :,)

Random curiosity; do modern FI systems in production cars keep any fuel flowing when you're coasting with the throttle completely closed, whether briefly or down a hill or something, or do they just not provide any fuel because the engine is being driven by the car's momentum and doesn't need fuel at that instant?

Hi everyone, and thank you in advance for any comments. Suggestions or help. I am 66 plan on working till I’m 70. I’ve been in the automotive business for about 46 years. Service department service manager Director. In the last five years in the collision industry. I have overseen up to 45 employees in three different locations. My question is when I retire, I’d like to do something remote or part-time to keep busy. Suggestions?

Toyota: Sequoia and Tundra Lincoln: Aviator Nissan Kia: Telluride Chrysler: RAM Mazda: CX-90 and CX-70

Are regulation standards getting higher or is manufacturing quality dropping?