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Phone calls not going through
Is there something wrong with your phone system? I've been trying to call about a vehicle I'm interested in purchasing.
legal company advice pls
Hi everybody, i am planinng to buy clean title vehicles from here and lease them weekly or montly, i live in IL, my question is, if i open an LLC and accept payments through zelle...
Newbie question
Hey everyone, I've been looking at buying a car from here. I've found a few options that look promising and seem like they could be a good deal. What I'm trying to see is are ther...
Are repo cars worth buying ?
I won a bid on a repo car f. Currently waiting on the vendor to accept my bid or not. He did counter it but I'm not willing to budge on my bid because if I paid what the vendor is...
Looking for an SUV/Compact SUV
Hello, I’m kinda new to carspajctkl but I’m attempting something kinda risky. I know a fair bit from doing research but I want to buy a car on a good deal from cars-auction (Repo)...
Any Experience with buying MiniVans?
I have found a few mini vans on the auto bid master site and wanted to come get advice before I try to bid on one. I’m mainly looking for Toyota Siennas & Honda Odyssey’s but pref...
New to cars-auction and need some help
Every time I try to bid on non-licensed vehicles of any sort, I get an error message saying, "Bids must not exceed the available bid limits." What am I doing wrong? I'm sure it's...
new to auction
I am a young student so I am turning to the auctions to get a new car. I have a specific car in mind (lot # 57242112). I really like it but I’m unsure of what type of damage to ex...
Thinking about buying a 2021 Mazda3 Turbo. Anything I should know before pulling the trigger?
I've been looking for a fun daily driver that's still comfortable enough for long trips. I found a 2021 Mazda3 Turbo AWD with around 42k miles. Clean Carfax, one owner, dealer-mai...
Transmission Mechanical Efficiency: Dual-Clutch (DCT) vs Manual Gearbox fluid temps.
Running track days in a BMW M4 (F82). My friend has the manual, I have the DCT. During a 20-minute hot session in 90°F ambient, my DCT fluid temperature spiked to 245°F, while his...
2006 Cayman S - bore scoping found minor scoring... walk away?
looking at a 987.1 Cayman S. €14,000. did a cylinder inspection and found minor scoring in cylinder 6. compression is fine. rebuild cost is scary. what would you do 😂💸
wax recommendations for a black Dodge Challenger?
Just got a clean garage queen Challenger. driven only on weekends. I want that mirror finish. what is the best wax out there? no synthetic junk please
rate the new build setup, is the fitment clean?
Just dropped coilovers and reps on my Miata. Fitment is flush af. Let me know if the stance is valid or if I need to adjust it
Valvetrain Harmonics: Valve float at 8500 RPM on built K24 head. Springs or retainers?
Building a high-revving Honda K24. Using Drag Cartel 3.2 cams. On the dyno, we saw power fall off a cliff after 8100 RPM, accompanied by minor ignition scatter. My tuner suspects...
towing capacity question on my 2016 F-250
planning to tow a 30-foot camper through the mountains. It's got the stock transmission cooler but thinking of upgrading it. Anyone ran into overheating issues on steep grades?
rate the new idk build setup, is the fitment clean
Just dropped coilovers and reps on my Miata. Fitment is flush af. Let me know if the stance is valid or if I need to adjust it
Ignition Timing & Knock Control: Tuning E85 map vs 93 Octane on FA24 engine.
Running an EcuTek tune on my BRZ (FA24). On 93 octane, my Fine Learning Knock Correction (FLKC) drops to -1.4 degrees around 5500 RPM under high load. Swapping to E85 (tested at E...
Is FSD actually usable now or still just a gimmick?
Just subscribed to full self driving for a month. The phantom braking is still kinda sketchy on highways but lane changes are crazy good. Worth the money?
2006 Cayman S - bore scoping found minor scoring... walk away?
looking at a 987.1 Cayman S. €14,000. did a cylinder inspection and found minor scoring in cylinder 6. compression is fine. rebuild cost is scary. what would you do?
towing capacity question on my 2016 F-250
planning to tow a 30-foot camper through the mountains. It's got the stock transmission cooler but thinking of upgrading it. Anyone ran into overheating issues on steep grades? 🤦...
Got a lead on a square body Chevy K10. Y'all think it's a good project?
Buddy has it sitting behind his barn. 350 small block, 4-speed manual. Rust in the cab corners but the frame is clean. He wants $2,500 and a 12-pack of beer. Should I drag it home?
BMW 330i warning lights popping up like a Christmas tree
2015 3-series with 90k miles. today all of a sudden ABS, traction control, and brake light came on at once. car drives fine though. speed sensor? alternator? help
Limited Slip Differentials: Helical (Torsen) vs Clutch-type (1.5-way) for FWD track setup.
Upgrading the differential on my track-only Integra. Currently running an OEM Torsen helical LSD. On tight corner exits, if I drop a wheel on the curb or lift the inside tire, the...
Blackstone Report: High Copper/Lead PPM on 2011 BMW M3 (S65 V8). Rod bearings time?
Got my oil analysis back today from Blackstone. Copper is at 28 ppm and Lead is at 19 ppm on a 5,000-mile interval using Liqui Moly 10W-60. No metallic sheen in the filter yet, bu...
my brz is making this goofy rattling noise at 4k RPM... cooked?
No cap guys every time I hit high rpm there is this weird rattling sound coming from the engine bay. It feels lowkey slower too. Is my engine about to blow up? 💀
scored a salvage Model 3 from Copart for $8k... thoughts? 🔧
Front bumper and suspension damage but the battery pack health is at 94%. Planning to DIY the rebuild. Total cost around $13k. Good flip or did I play myself 🙌🔧
is this 2018 civic si a solid buy or am i lowkey getting scammed
Seller wants imo $12k. Rebuilt title but da vibes are clean. 80k miles but clutch feels kinda soft. should i send it or is this a massive L??
rejecting Tesla delivery due to panel gaps, am I overreacting?
Just picked up my new Model Y. The trunk alignment is off by like 6mm. One side is flush, the other is huge. Should I make them fix this or is this normal for Tesla?
Brake Dynamics: Pad Compound friction coefficient curves. Hawk DTC-60 vs Pagid RS29.
Need advice for endurance racing. Currently running Hawk DTC-60 pads on my Porsche Cayman. They have great initial bite, but the torque curve is very aggressive and causes early A...
Is FSD actually usable now or still just a gimmick?
Just subscribed to full self driving for a month. The phantom braking is still kinda sketchy on highways but lane changes are crazy good. Worth the money?
EV Thermal Runaway: Cooling loop capacity on Model 3 Performance during track cycles.
Tracked my Model 3 Performance at Laguna Seca yesterday. After 3 hot laps, the car went into power-limiting thermal mode (reduced output to 180 kW). The battery temp hit 55°C. The...
why does everything have to be so digital now? missed my old carburetors
spent the whole weekend trying to fix a check engine light on my 1999 Mustang GT. turned out to be a dumb sensor. wish we could go back to simple mechanics without computers every...
scored a salvage Model 3 from Copart for $8k... thoughts?
Front bumper and suspension damage but the battery pack health is at 94%. Planning to DIY the rebuild. Total cost around $13k. Good flip or did I play myself?
BMW 330i warning lights popping up like a Christmas tree 😮💨🏎️👀
2015 3-series with 90k miles. today all of a sudden ABS, traction control, and brake light came on at once. car drives fine though. speed sensor? alternator? help
Best mud tires under $1000 for daily driving & trail?
Need new boots for my Wrangler. Spend most weekends out in the woods. Need something that digs deep in the mud but doesn't scream on the highway. Thanks
1998 C5 literally Corvette barn find... worth the hassle
found this C5 coupe in a barn locally. stored since 2015. 45k miles. paint is faded but all original. owner passed away and his family wants it gone for $6,000. needs tires and fl...
scored a salvage Model 3 from Copart for $8k... thoughts?
Front bumper and suspension damage but the battery pack health is at 94%. Planning to DIY the rebuild. Total cost around $13k. Good flip or did I play myself?
Best mud idk tires under $1000 for daily driving & trail
Need new boots for my Wrangler. Spend most weekends out in the woods. Need something that digs deep in the mud but doesn't scream on the highway. Thanks
Is FSD actually usable now or still just a gimmick?
Just subscribed to full self driving for a month. The phantom braking is still kinda sketchy on highways but lane changes are crazy good. Worth the money?
Suspension Geometry: Roll Center Correction vs Bump Steer after 2-inch drop.
Lowered my Evo X by 2 inches on Ohlins DFV. Now experiencing significant bump steer on uneven pavement during high-speed cornering. I installed a roll center correction kit, but i...