Clementine Smallpiece

The power sliding door on our 2019 Pacifica has developed this infuriating habit where it starts to close, gets about three quarters of the way, then beeps and reverses back open like there’s an obstruction. I’ve cleaned the tracks thoroughly, checked for anything stuck in the seals, lubricated the rollers, and it still does it intermittently.…Read More

Man I wish I’d known about proper cargo solutions two months ago when a 5 gallon water bottle tipped over in my Pajero and soaked the entire carpet, the smell still hasn’t completely gone away even after three rounds of professional cleaning. I started looking around for something that would keep stuff from shifting and also allow air circulation…Read More

I know the Hemi tick is a famous thing on these Chargers but I’m trying to figure out if that’s what I’m hearing on my 2013 Charger R/T with 110,000km. There’s a ticking noise from the passenger side of the engine that gets louder when I accelerate. It’s not super loud but it’s definitely noticeable with the window down. I’ve read about broken…Read More

I’ve been dealing with a check engine light on my 2011 Ford F150 for months now and I’m going crazy. I’ve taken it to three different shops around Sharjah. Each one reads the code (P0420 catalyst efficiency) and then gives me a different answer. One said replace the oxygen sensors, another said the catalytic converter, a third said it might be an…Read More

I’ve got a 2014 X5 that’s been brilliant for hauling the family around but I’ve noticed over the past few weeks that the rear end seems to sit lower than the front, especially when the car has been parked overnight. Once I start driving it seems to level out a bit but it never quite looks right. I took it to a tyre shop for a rotation and the guy…Read More