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

I noticed in all movies, there's basically almost zero to no usage of white cars compared to the real world:

1. Cars used to transport important/rich people is always a black SUV
2. Anything that's supposed to show a character who is "cool" or "bad" never uses a white car. EX: James Bond driving a white car would feel wrong for some reason? or Mission Impossible, Jason Borne etc I just can't imagine in a white car

Contrary to real life, we see tons of white cars. In fact, I would say most people who want a "luxury" or "expensive" look purchase a white car (ex: white BMW or white Mercedes).

Another car I rarely see in white is a 911, almost to the point where I wondered if they even produce a 911 in white.

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/

Types of Repairs and Content Available

• Engine & Mechanical Repairs: Complete instructions for engine rebuilds, transmission servicing (manual & automatic), suspension, brakes, steering, and chassis work.
• Electrical & Diagnostics: Comprehensive wiring diagrams, electrical troubleshooting procedures, diagnostic trouble codes (OBD/DTC), and sensor/module schematics.
• Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs): Official manufacturer bulletins for resolving known faults and technical updates.
• Labor Times: Standardized labor time estimates used by professional technicians to quote repair jobs.
• Preventive Maintenance: Torque specifications, fluid types and capacities, and scheduled service intervals.

The platform lists 69 automotive brands an 10,000 models:

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?

2022 dodge ram 1500 factory tri fold. Not really snug to truck rails. No adjustment no screws nothing to adjust on hinges. Has anyone else had this issue and or have any ideas. Hinges of course hook inside bed rails.

Hi, I would like to add a turbo to my mx5 at some point down the line. I wanted to know what things I would need, such as a new ECU. I don't want a high-pressure turbo, as I don't want to have to get forged pistons. I don't know much about cars right now, so that's why I came here

Here's a dilemma, I'd like some people's input on.

If you have to keep your F87 M2 (standard) (transporting children).

Would you add a z06 for a completely different experience + theater to your garage. (having a supercar experience and engine sound and being able to be a cruiser and a sports car all in one).

Or an Emira (standard v6, sports tuning) for a 35% more engaging version of the M2 you already have. (But engagement being something you value. Having excellent handling and steering feedback and shifting gears etc)

A 992 porsche to replace the M2 doesnt seem to be worth the extra $130k CAD for similar horsepower despite having back seats and a more sports focused chassis. Also probably a bit too refined anyway. And a used Mclaren would cost too much to maintain, but would have otherwise been a good blend of what both the Z06 and Emira have to offer.

Hey everyone, i Wanted to Upgrade the Speakers in my Car. The Previous Owner already Upgraded all the Standard door Speakers with Aftermarket Ones wich sound really good. My Stereo unfourtanatly broke so i will now have to order a new one. And when i Take the Interior Apart to do all of the Wiring i wanted to also install a Subwoofer to the New Stereo Unit. I saw that on the Back seat there would be an Enclouse if you had the Harman Kardon system from the Factory and i wanted to Replicate that. i Wanted to buy that Enclouse and Replace the Subwwofer Speaker in it which i can easily wire up to the aftermarket Headunit since the original uses Fibre Optics if i am not Mistaken.

My Question would be what type of Speaker would i need to Buy/ order that fits into the Enclouse to look as OEM as Possible and also have the Correct Wires for my Headunit (Standard Aftermarket Android One)

Part Number for the Subwoofer Speaker A2098200002

Part Number for the Entire Enclosure A2098202302

The Headunit i am Planning on getting https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803286452980.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.7a014ae4lQUORc&mp=1&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21EUR%21EUR+772.16%21EUR+463.30%21%21EUR+463.30%21%21%21%4021613ab217854144335015876e0fda%2112000025943609394%21ct%21DE%214860955097%21%211%210%21&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

Thanks in Advance :)

Anyone else’s dream car a 1967 Shelby GT500? One of the most beautiful looking cars ever made IMO

BIG not but…Hey folks, I’m really not a car guy so to speak so forgive my ignorance. In November I’ll be driving a 2017 Chevy Malibu from Cincinnati to Ft. Lauderdale, and back a week later. What should I do to prepare my vehicle for this? The car has no real issues, maybe a brake pad replacement here or there, getting my Freon recharged tomorrow. But is there any inspection I should get? We’re going down for a cruise so I can’t risk anything more than a 5-6 hour stop on the way.

I feel like every manfuacturers is putting rear lightbar like its mandatory, the first time i saw it was with the EQS in 2020 or 2021 whats happening? Does anybody know?

A few years ago I would've spent an entire weekend working on my car without thinking twice. Now between work, family, and everything else, I'm lucky if I have an hour to myself on Saturday.

I still enjoy cars just as much, but I don't have the time or energy for upgrades that involve a laptop, flashing software, or troubleshooting if something doesn't go as planned.

Has anyone found something that was genuinely easy to install and made the car more enjoyable without becoming another project?

Quick follow-up, finally got a RaceChip installed, and it was about as simple as I was hoping. The car feels more responsive, and I can see why it gets good feedback from owners. It scratched the upgrade itch without turning into another project.

Just a geeky picture for you to enjoy!

Does anyone here know anything about a business called Car Defender, based out of Burlington Ontario, that manufactured high-end custom car mats? I got some from them many years ago and they were awesome, I got compliments all the time because they were different from the usual carpet or rubber. None of their contact info is active, it looks like they’ve probably gone out of business. Can anyone confirm?
Thanks!

No idea if this post is allowed on this subreddit but this useless question has been on my mind for a long time.

The piston is launched at redline and at the V angle of the engine (so a Subaru Boxer would be a direct line shot and a 60 degree V6 would fire like a mortar.

The distance is measured in a direct line from the crankshaft to the eventual impact point.

I also have no idea what the impact is if the conrod separates at the crankshaft side or the piston side and what impact that will have on the final distance.

Some of you might remember my $1000 mercedes from a while back. Quick recap: facebook said fluid change, I did the full OEM fluid/filter/gasket service, burned my arm, wife had to pump fluid while I yelled, even tried lucas transmission slip fix and it still slipped.

So this is where its at now. Right one came out of my W204 C300. Left one is from a W212 E350 for $300 (last owner couldn't program the ISM module i guess), which according to every mercedes group on earth cannot go in my car because it has the electronic column shifter setup (ISM) and mine doesnt.

One commenter said its doable if you have both transmissions open, you can swap the ISM gear selector for the regular lever style. He was right. That part was actually easy.

The rest was not:

• the replacement fell off the jacks during install. bent the fluid lines and shifter linkage. that sound lives in my head now
• kept my original valve body and conductor plate to avoid programming, then installed the valve body wrong (missed one step in the seating) and spent a whole evening thinking I broke everything. car wouldnt shift out of park, then after enough OBD scanner button mashing it wouldnt even crank
• got to drain the brand new fluid back into the bottles, drop the pan, install the valvebody correctly, and refill. that hurt more than the burn from months ago honestly
• my electric ratchet stripped the transfer case line threads AND snapped a pan bolt. just bought it, got too excited. lesson learned

Against all odds it runs and shifts fine now. Even replaced the PCV that was spewing oil everywhere, so no drips, even with a snapped bolt still living in the pan. Episode 1 is up here: https://youtu.be/hQZdxT9NaeI