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    What are you doing right now?

    Watching The Waltons and than Little House on the Prairie.
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    Vredestein tires?

    Hi, What is the quality of Vredestein tires? Specifically the Hi Trac touring tire? I see they are made in Hungary. Any thoughts?
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    TPMS battery life?

    Hi, Typically, how long do the batteries last in the tire pressure monitoring system before the dashboard pressure readings start to become inaccurate or fade?? Is there some time of a warning light I will get saying the batteries need to be replaced? I own a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition...
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    OEM Hyundai wiper blade source?

    Hi, I am looking for genuine OEM 2017 Hyundai Elantra wiper blades. Are they other places or online retailers that sell genuine OEM, instead of buying at the dealer with their crazy inflated pricing?? I have tried a bunch of aftermarket, name brand wipers and ALL of them either skip, streak...
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    OEM wheels, other than dealer?

    Cigar smoker?? Gross!
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    OEM wheels, other than dealer?

    Thanks for the suggestion! I just spoke to them and will probably order from them. They seem very honest and reputable.
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    How old is too old for a vehicle to be reliable?

    A modern car becomes unreliable at 80K miles???
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    OEM wheels, other than dealer?

    Im close to them, I will call them and check. All the dealers pricing is around $530 for new OEM alloy
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    OEM wheels, other than dealer?

    I realize that, the question is are they selling truely quality wheels with the exact same specs as OEM?
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    OEM wheels, other than dealer?

    Hi, I have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition, with the 16" alloy wheels. I am looking to replace one of the wheels that is heavily scratched. Are there alternative other online alloy wheel sellers that sell genuine OEM wheels, or at least of equal quality, other than ordering the factory OEM...
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    Is high mileage synthetic oil really worth it?

    Hi, My 2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition just turned over to 75,000 miles. The car has been flawless and I still get 36MPG traveling in on the roads in central NJ, NOT even highway driving. I just purchased Pennzoil 5W-20 full synthetic for high mileage cars over 75,000 miles. The price is the...
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    cars made in Mexico

    Hi, Generally speaking, and without names brand, should people stay away from the current model year cars that are made in Mexico?? Is the quality and long term reliability subpar? Thannks
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    newer Nissan's CVT's

    Hi, Are the current Nissan CVT's being used in the new Sentra and Altima much improved and more reliable that the older Jatco CVT transmissions that were so problematic in the past? I have 2 friends with 2021 Sentras and they love their cars, so far.
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    Oil dipstick question

    Seems like I have been getting mainly INCORRECT advice here! Most are saying to check when engine is COLD. I just checked my owner's manual and it clearly states to check the oil after the engine reaches operating temperature, turn off the engine, wait 5 minutes, check oil. Also says to only...
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    Oil dipstick question

    Ok, so why ADD if its at the 1/2 way mark?
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    Oil dipstick question

    I just checked this morning with a COLD engine and the oil level is very slightly above the half mark between FULL and ADD. I see many are saying I am a 1/2 quart low and should add, but the level is not even close to the ADD mark, so why add?? Isnt the ADD mark there for a reason??
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    Oil dipstick question

    I really hope my Elantra is NOT excessively burning oil! I love my Elantra and it is in great shape, runs so smooth and gets 36 MPG, and this is not even highway driving!
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    Oil dipstick question

    I was thinking the same thing! The level is right in the middle between FULL and ADD. But, I checked it with a HOT engine!
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    Oil dipstick question

    Ok, yes, I will be using the Pennzoil again in a few weeks for the next change.
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