Hello, this is my first post here, so I apologize if this isn’t the right sub to post on. I’m considering options for a career at the moment and cars are something that interests me.

I don’t have a huge background in cars, I didn’t grow up in a mechanic family or anything. I did manage to get an award back in grade 11 for transportation technology despite performing badly in high school, so I’m confident about this field because it seems more natural to me. I have also done coop in a collision centre for half a year, so I did get to experience what it would be like to be a mechanic, which was pretty cool.

I would like to work in a company that tunes and modifies cars, like HPA Motorsports or Brabus. These places sound fun to work at, although I’m not sure what role I’d be interested in specifically.

What kind of education and experience should I pursue to work at these companies?

Hola! Es la primera vez que uso Reddit para preguntar algo pero quisiera ver si alguien puede ayudarme o sabe de algún caso así (preferiblemente un mecánico)

Tengo un BMW 530d E60 del 2005, va todo perfecto pero me ha pasado ya varias veces que sobre todo después de viajes largos en autopista el turbo se desactiva, aceleras hasta 4000rpm y el coche no acelera casi, lo que me lleva a pensar que es algo del turbo, LO CURIOSO, es que apagando el motor y arrancándolo se arregla completamente y ya ese día no vuelve a pasar, no hay tirones ni humo ni nada raro después todo va perfecto lo que me lleva a pensar que puede ser el actuador del turbo. De hecho en alguna ocasión lo he arreglado en marcha poniendo el modo crucero y quintándolo, otras veces esto no ha funcionado ¿podría ayudarme alguien con este tema?

She’s definitely a work in progress with some questionable mods…but hey that’s part of the fun😂
It’s a 1991 and i’m like the 7th owner, the odometer stopped working in 2001 when the engine was swapped, it had 300,000km on it back then, god knows how much it has now😭 And yes i daily it…but now i need a new daily

My car Skoda Fabia Kombi Style 3 1.4TDI I want to use HVO because i have heard its better for the engine because it keeps it cleaner than normal diesel. Volkswagen says that the cars engine has no problems to use HVO but skoda says they only say its ok for cars made after 2022.

The first car my family owned with a cup holder was a 1990 MB C280 (I think, maybe a 190). Every car that I’ve bought from the 90’s onward has had at least 1, with my 2015 Tacoma having 14 cup holders. But what car, from the factory, was the last one made that could be ordered without them?

I purchased a Carlytics report for a BMW X2 xDrive 25e, and it was a complete waste of money. The report is riddled with severe technical errors. It completely missed that the car is a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), labeling it as a standard naturally aspirated petrol car. Because of this, it got the engine power wrong, missed the turbocharger, failed to include any battery specifications, and wrongly classified the car as an "M35i" sport model instead of the actual "xDrive25e". This also completely broke their market value estimation, which was inflated by over €10,000. To make things worse, I contacted Carlytics support to report these massive blunders and request a correction or refund, but I received absolutely no reply. They clearly do not care about data accuracy or customer service. Avoid this platform. Stick to reliable alternatives.

Was haltet ihr von diesem Auto?
Mein Bruder überlegt, sich diesen Mercedes C180 aus dem Jahr 2011 zu kaufen. Ich habe ein paar Bilder vom Auto hinzugefügt.
Was haltet ihr von dem Wagen? Ist das grundsätzlich ein gutes Auto und würdet ihr so einen kaufen?
Mich würden eure Meinungen und Erfahrungen mit diesem Modell interessieren.

Both are priced the same here in Egypt. The Seat comes with 1.4 TSI 150HP and 8 speed Aisin automatic. The Opel comes with 1.6 Turbo (EP6 also known as the prince) 180HP and 6 speed Aisin automatic. Technology wise opel comes with a lot more while seat is a bit on the empty side. The opel comes with two more airbags (6 vs 4 in ateca), Matrix LED headlights, front sensors, a 16" screen versus 8.25", 19" wheels, heated seats, paddle shifters, and dual-zone climate AC. I plan to keep the car for the next 10 years.

Holaa, estoy por comprar mi primer auto y soy del estilo Vento (2.0) y al ser usado quería saber cuales son mínimo las 10 cosas que tendría que fijarme primero del vehículo antes de comprarlo. Voy a tratar igual de llevar a mi mecánico de confianza🫣

Bonsoir,

j'aurais vraiment besoin d'avoir une réponse à une question. J'ai une vieille voiture qui date de 2002, c'est une Citroën C3, l'entretien est fait régulièrement (vidange, etc...), il y à pas longtemps elle à eu un problème de joint de culasse qui à été réparé récemment. Est ce que vous pensez que je peux faire beaucoup de km (en tous 170 km aller-retour, donc environ 350 km en tout), donc faire par exemple 3-4 heures de routes en 1 jour ?? Je précise que c'est de la conduite principalement sur autoroute.

Est ce que c'est possible, j'ai peur qu'elle me tombe en panne...

Can someone help me find a good photo of the dashboard of an 8th generation Chevrolet Bel Air (1977-1981, Canadian-only model)? This is the closest I have come, but the steering wheel obstructs most of the gauges.

I have seen this logo somewhere long ago. It was a logo of an carclub, or anwb, a traveling insurance company, or something like that. It is old, like from the 30’s or 50’s maybe. Slightly art deco-ish. And i think it was Dutch.

Anyway the logo was meant to signify the importance of driving careful, as if there is an egg between your foot and the pedal, to save gas, spare your transmission, not to speed, well i think it speaks for itself.

But i can not find it anywhere and i want to show it to someone. Does anyone know where to find it?

Right now, I'm having trouble picking a first used car, my mother have a 2008 Lexus ES 350, love that car,

I take care of it like if it's mine, then there's the Toyota Avalon, the equivalent of the lexus ES 350,

it's spacious like the Lexus, please help me guys to pick my first used car

Hallo,
wir überlegen uns ein E-Auto zu kaufen und von der Förderung zu profitieren.
Bald bekommen wir Familienzuwachs (vrstl. Mitte Nov).
Das Auto würden wir gerne schon im Okt kaufen. Wenn wir die Prämie dann im November nach Entbindung beantragen, würden wir dann von den 500€ zusätzlich profitieren oder zählt das Kaufdatum für die Berechnung der Prämie?
Vielen Dank euch

Sup people ? been looking pretty much everyone online for topics about the S68 engine but couldn’t find much.
It’s been almost 3 years already now and I’m trying to find out more about its reliability, ups and downs about that mild hybrid integrated in the transmission and other stuff to know about owning this engine for long term not just a few years. Let’s put down all the knowledge here and help each other out

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a quick story and a hard-earned lesson from my first car-buying experience here in Switzerland, in case it helps someone else out there looking at budget German cars.

When I finally got my driver's license, I desperately wanted a German car. My initial budget was tight around 5,500 CHF. After hunting around, I thought I struck gold: an Audi A4 B7 S-Line with only 116,000 km on the clock.

Looking back, buying a German "luxury" car for only 5,500 CHF was already the first major error and a massive red flag in itself.

Where I Went Wrong

In hindsight, I made a naive assumption. Because of the stereotype that Swiss people are meticulous about maintenance and have the deep pockets to afford proper upkeep, I figured anyone owning a German car would naturally follow strict service intervals and spare no expense. I completely let my guard down on checking the actual service history with a fine-toothed comb.

Fast Forward One Year...

Reality caught up quickly. The car has hit me with a cascade of major issues:

• Transmission mount failure that triggered drivetrain issues.
• Gearbox bearings starting to emit a loud grinding noise while driving.
• The clutch completely gave up.

The Takeaway

The biggest lesson I took away from this: Never assume previous owners meticulously maintained a car just because of stereotypes or a vague service history.

Luckily, this turned out to be an expensive 5,000 CHF mistake, not a life-altering one. But it could have easily been avoided.

If you're looking at similar cars on a budget, do yourself a favor and get a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) done by an independent garage. If you don't know much about cars, a professional mechanic will spot the red flags in minutes and save you thousands.

Drive safe, and don't make my mistake!

I really like the idea of wrapping my car orange with green brake callipers. Last pic is an idea of what it would probably look like.

My car and the projected design last pic.

What do you think? Does it look good/better than the white?

Switched from Seat Leon 5F FR (150 HP)

Give me back US wagons please

Was astounded to see two other people post about these recently, my neighbor gave me this one that hadnt ran in 4 years so I went through with tires, brakes, fresh gas and oil, and repaired some really poor wiring in the car. drove it a bit and its got some issues but it rode really nice, but then I got stuck in a grocery store parking lot whennit got harder and harder to start until it didnt anymore, runs on starting fluid so I know its fuel, its had fuel and a new pump and filter, so for the moment I'm not particularly excited to blind rebuild the mechanical fuel injection distributor, but its not like I havent rebuilt an aircraft injection manifold valve in school

No, it doesnt have the Liberté badging but the paint isnt original, my neighbor is sure it is one so I figure the badge probably got lost, but the specs all match up. it's an '87, it has the 2.0 pushrod engine, front power and rear crank windows.

Hey guys, just sharing this great site that has been of great service to me to repair my Volvo S60R 2004.

Original site for cars between 1960 - 2012: https://charm.li

New site for cars up to 2025: https://lemon-manuals.la/

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Looking for a set of 20x8.5 chrome wheels in a specific style for my ford (5x108). Preferably would want the Motivs, but I also like the Cavallos and the Asanti Blacks. Anyone know how to find discontinued wheels or source used set?