Recent content by levets

Ok, I have two options that I can set in the display (2016 Mazda 3, base model, which is isport). It seems like it's telling me I can pick between two different maintenance schedules (not the tough conditions one). It looks like one will monitor the oil for you and then the wrench light will...

My cousin needed some help a weekend or so ago and he pulled out a little one that was a compressor, jump starter, and USB charger all in one. Kind of cool. I actually have used a bicycle pump on vehicles with a slow leak or even when you pull the doughnut out and find it has gone flat from...

After a little online reading, I bought some Meguiar's wipes for the interior of the car. I got the Quik Interior Detailer wipes - got these because there were already a few foot scuffs on the interior driver door where the speaker is as well as just general dust collecting and a little...

Oh, and already got my first ding today - rock hit the windshield on the interstate. I heard it hit but didn't see anything until my son said "what's that" when we parked - it's behind the mirror so I can't see it from the driver's side, but he could see it and it's visible from the outside -...

Yeah, driving today, in 67 degree (f) exterior temperature, we had the A/C on because the sun streaming in was so hot. So I felt the back of the display it was soaking up rays - pretty hot. So I can imagine how it would react on one of our summer 90+ days (for months at a time). Gonna get a...

Ahh, so mine was in fact Made in Mexico. Don't know if that's good or bad :-) Our local 7-11 just installed an "Exactair" system or something similarly named. You can pre-set the pressure on the machine and it beeps when you've reached the exact pressure on each tire which is way better than...

In my price range, I didn't really have many options that weren't what I consider "death traps". I was looking at the Mazda 3 primarily, but wanted to give the Chevy Cruze (and didn't want to get down into the Sonics, Volts, Fits, and so on) a chance as these were the two I could get that...

Thanks everyone. I got the 3 two days ago! I'm in love. Funny - my 97 Civic is still actually quieter driving! First day to work - stuck in mad 1.5 hour traffic (where you have to stay in 1 lane) so I didn't really get to enjoy it. But since then I've been able to get out on the road in all...

Last time we were looking for the employee pricing on a vehicle, they were pretty much wanting to me to take something from existing inventory. In fact, two times now we didn't go for the employee pricing because they didn't have what we wanted, and ended up getting something under that price...

Well, been meaning to clean out the garage. Here's my excuse.

I'm curious about clear coat peel and what an Auto Store employee once called "the cancer". My 97 Civic has a very few spots where the clear coat has "dinged" - maybe a rock, or maybe just age, but these are very small - pencil eraser-sized spots. Otherwise, it's fine. I've seen plenty of...

I think the Touring trim line has an upgraded system, I'd be going with base model stock!

Thanks for the response Concept. Hampton Roads is in Southeastern Virginia - Virginia Beach and Norfolk environs (though near the Atlantic, I'm far enough inland where salt air isn't an issue). I got to thinking about interior color last night - and how hot black versus white (or almond) would...

My choices will be limited due to price and availability (and impending immediate need, limited number of dealers, etc.) They had two Blue Mica which I thought were a nice color (one with black interior one with white - which I liked but may show dirt/wear). They also had a "silver" one (not...

On my test drives today I compared the Chevy Cruze and Mazda3 - but I didn't listen to the sound system in either! CD in the Cruze. HD in the Mazda3! I'm coming from a 97 Civic with stock system. It was fine - adequate. Being a 97, I bet the stock systems have improved somewhat. I'm actually a...