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Automotive

A place to discuss cars, motoring, and all things automotive.

8.5K members
  1. Associate Director

    Just walked out of a car dealer after trying to negotiate a lease. Can’t stand the shady business practices some of them use. I’m an M&A attorney and know better than to agree to a shit deal, but man ...

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  2. Director of Strategy

    Need some advice - my car got a toxic yellow fluid leaked on it while parked in my building garage. A pipe leaked - building has no idea what it is. They paid for a detailing guy to clean the damage o...

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  3. Director

    Frustrating, and I could also post this in a parents or dads bowl, but why don’t more car dealerships offer to take a car to you at your house to test drive? My wife and I have two little ones and nee...

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  4. Senior Project Manager

    Have you ever or any know anyone who has purchased a vehicle from private party via Ebay vehicle purchase program? Is it legit or what are somethings one should watch out for?

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  5. works at Deloitte

    Curious what % of your gross income people on this bowl spend on your automobiles (including gas, insurance, maintenance m, etc). I know the rule of thumb is no more than 10% of your income, but obvio...

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  6. Warehouse Worker

    So I was told that I need to get front and rear tire rods after going to a place that doesn't service me. I had oil change done and even before with my issue that cost 1k they did not bring it up. I h...

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  7. works at RBC

    thoughts on Alpha Romeo in general?

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  8. works at AutoNation

    This is the boat I’m on right now, I enjoy working for AN. The culture is uplifting and they really do support their staff and make sure that they’re hydrated and well known to the whole team. However...

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  9. Manager

    Does anybody have any idea what this is? My wife picked up a bag of 15 of them at a yard sale and they were on a table with other car parts. I'm not a mechanic, but I've worked on enough cars to say I...

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  10. works at L.E.K. Consulting

    Does anyone have auto insurance with Plymouth Rock share their experience? I am getting a quote that is about half of my current rate with Liberty Mutual. I did some google searches and reviews are mi...

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  11. Engineering Consultant

    I can’t believe this first ML class is already an antique!

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  12. works at Deloitte

    Looking for a cool and somewhat reliable car under $15k that would not break the bank on repairs. As you can see, filters are pretty loose. Open to all suggestions!

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  13. Senior Consultant

    I am moving from Atlanta to California and am looking for reliable and safer ways to send my car. Please let me know if you have any recommendations on transportation companies. BMW 4 series for refer...

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  14. Senior Project Manager

    How does VW ID-4 stack up against other Evs in terms of value for money, reliability, range and usability?

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  15. works at RBC

    Thoughts on Infiniti QX55 and Lexus NX?, share your thoughts, opinions, concerns and which one would you choose?

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  16. Principal and General Counsel

    The lease on my Mercedes GLC 300 is up in August. I originally got the SUV because I was mostly in New England at the time when I originally leased it in 2020. Snow, skiing…it made sense. Now I’m most...

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  17. works at Smashburger

    I am debating leaving the food industry and going back to automotive industry again. Was in the industry for 18 years but miss it everyday but I am older and can't do the physical work again. Trying t...

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  18. Inbound Stower

    This is a hilarious situation! I park my f150 nose incline, I lose 1/2 gallon of coolant nose down, no problem. I've checked every fitting in the system, and no coolant is in the oil. What in the envi...

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  19. Senior Consultant

    Safe to buy a CPO vehicle without seeing it in person? Car is across the country so not really possible to test drive / see in person

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  20. Principal

    X7 vs GLS. Which one would you choose and why?

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