My Rong Plus has been with me for three years, and it has clocked 60,000 kilometers. The gear shifter broke, the fuel tank cap is damaged, and today, the battery also failed. 😔 Feeling down.

2018 model, two-door F56, there is a continuous and noticeable thumping sound from the right rear of the vehicle at idle. I've checked it myself, and when I unscrew the fuel cap, the sound stops immediately. Once I put it back on, it starts again after a while. If I cover the fuel cap with my hand, the sound stops right away, but once I remove my hand, it starts again. I suspect it has something to do with a component related to the fuel tank, perhaps the charcoal canister or the fuel tank vent? Anyone knowledgeable can help? I feel like I'm close to solving the problem, can someone assist?

My 2018 Mitsubishi ASX suddenly has an issue with the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel. When I press the next track button, it switches to the previous track. Pressing the previous track button takes me to navigation or the radio. I replaced the Android head unit three weeks ago, and everything was working fine after the replacement. The issue just started today. I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the new head unit. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Today, while washing my car, I noticed that all the left side windows have markings, but the three right rear windows don't. What's going on here? Did I accidentally buy a damaged car? I own a 2021 Subaru Outback flagship model.

My Rong Plus has been with me for three years, and it has clocked 60,000 kilometers. The gear shifter broke, the fuel tank cap is damaged, and today, the battery also failed. 😔 Feeling down.

I'm torn between the Song L and Song Plus. I'm leaning more towards the Song L, but I noticed that the Song L has a metal fuel tank, while the Song Plus has a plastic one. It seems like the plastic fuel tank might be safer. What do you all think?

I had been browsing car websites for a while and looked at models like Jetour. When the compact version of the Sportage was released, I was really drawn to its bold design—but once they announced the price, I knew it was out of my budget. So I went back to looking at cars like the Jetta VS5 and BinYue. I wasn’t in a hurry because I was using a friend’s car, but when he moved to another emirate, I had no choice but to buy my own. I consulted with my family and started visiting dealerships. I was planning to go with the Jetta, but at the dealership, I saw the compact Sportage in front of me, tried it out, and really liked it. It felt right, and the price fit my budget, so I went ahead and decided to buy it. After some back-and-forth with the salesman, we closed the deal. I'm 173 cm tall, and the front seat is spacious—I have good headroom—and the back is very comfortable. You can stretch your legs easily, and the trunk space is more than enough. Honestly, it exceeded my expectations. Sound insulation, though, is an issue! Tire noise is noticeable, and if you open the windows, you get a strong wind sound. Even the engine gets loud when you press the gas. Some people mentioned water leaks or strange noises, but I haven’t experienced that so far. I did get a bit of fog inside one of the headlights. I haven’t driven it much yet, but the company gave me six free services over three years, plus a AED 500 workshop voucher. The car has a 2.0L engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission—it’s been smooth and hassle-free so far. The power is enough for me. In sport mode, it responds quickly and drives smoothly. Of course, everyone dreams of a V8, but I like driving calmly—I’m not the type to race off at traffic lights. As for fuel consumption, it’s still too early to judge—I’ve only done about 100 km. The average so far is 10L/100km, and the best I got was 8.1. Some say they’ve managed 5.9, but realistically I think around 7 is more typical. There’s no such thing as a perfect car—just pick what you like and can live with. If the design and features work for you and the price fits your budget, go for it. The most important thing is that you’re comfortable with your choice.

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