It’s a bit fuzzy since it’s a private seller, understand you don’t want to go learn on someone’s possession. I bought my first manual without having ever driven a manual before but that was from a dealer and the car was new so I knew it worked. You could always ask the guy if he’d be willing to let you learn on his…

I’ll pass them if there’s room to get far away from them. If there’s not, I agree, I’ll hang behind. Whatever puts distance between me and them is best for both of us.

If I’m not mistaken this feature has been around since last summer. Edit: it was announced March 2014.

This is another case of “this problem doesn’t affect me so it must not affect anyone.” Did you watch the video? His home garage and his parking garage at his place of business were both too tight for him to get out of the vehicle once it was parked. That is not my situation where I live but I have worked places that…

I guess it’s pointless if you can manage to crawl out of your car through the trunk every time you need to park it somewhere you can’t open your doors

Fortunately many of the reputable auctions will not continue doing business with a consignor if they’re pulling this kind of stuff on a regular basis and they find out about it. But I imagine it happens a lot more than most people are aware of. Plenty claim ignorance, few actually are.

And this is when you arbitrate.

This may eventually prove to be Yannick’s gateway into becoming a car fan. Growing up I never really liked cars because my family was poor and every car I ended up having always proved unreliable and seemed to break down in some form or fashion in the worst situations possible. It wasn’t until I graduated from college…

I’ve come to expect this question and if I know they’re not a car person I’ve got a generic answer for them. I only take it further in depth if I know they’re trying to make more than small talk.

For reasons I cannot explain I am now lusting for a convertible pickup.

“...but considering most men can’t score from half field...” this is completely untrue. I’ve played soccer competitively for 18 years of my life. I typically play center back. I’ve hit 3 midfield goals in competitive play. I’m not even a blip on the radar in terms of talent compared to any of these pros. Hitting it…

The Fit has amazing space everywhere but up front. I wouldn’t want to drive it or be the front passenger for any long stretches of time.

My understanding is they gave Alfa-selling rights to the Fiat dealerships across the country that sell the highest volumes for the areas they want to sell them in. The one near me is dual branded (as Fiat/Alfa).

Are they really that reliable while stock?

Is that NHTSA hearing being streamed anywhere?

In regards to 10 - always check those seat rails and look for water/rust lines in the engine bay!

Never understood griping about something you’ve never driven before - didn’t the first retail models just arrive in the U.S. this week?

Having owned both this and a FiST, I’ve been enjoying the latter a lot more. Perhaps that’s because I’m a much better driver now than I was then, but that’s just my $0.02.

Take it up with this guy: http://www.seanlockephotography.com/

Bit of a niche question for you here, Matt. I write for a B2B trade pub. in the auto space - we don’t do vehicle reviews since we’re not “consumer facing.” I’ve been thinking about freelancing a bit on the consumer side or just starting an enthusiast blog, not really sure, still mulling it over. Anyways, from what…