What people keep running into with vehicles
Complaints tagged vehicles, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 14 people · 3 forums we read
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- 6Is my car totaled?Insurance companies declare a car totaled when the cost to repair the vehicle exceeds a specific percentage of its pre-accident value, usually determined by state laws and the insurer's threshold. This uncertainty leaves vehicle owners anxious about whether they will lose an almost-paid-off car they desperately want saved.
- 6Pushed CV axle in while changing brake rotorsUsing a gear puller or heavy hammer to remove a rusted brake rotor can accidentally push the CV axle inward through the wheel hub or separate its inner joint. This halts the repair job, risks spilling transmission fluid, and often forces a costly axle replacement.
- 2Spark plug thread spinning in placeThe brass insert or bolt spins along with the spark plug instead of unscrewing, or the thread breaks off and gets stuck inside. This prevents the plug from being removed or tightened, leaving the component completely jammed.
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