Recent content by JayMac

I didn't have the 'auto rain wiper' option on my CX-5, so that may have gotten me a lower price on the Safelight windshield. It was one of the things my insurance agent asked me about when they set up my appointment with Safelight.

Dealer quoted me $840 total (including tax & labor) for OEM windshield. Safelight did it for $338.13 total. I can't tell any difference between the OEM and Safelight windshields. If anything, I think the Safelight glass sounds a little stronger when I tap on it with my knuckles. But of...

Other than not needlessly stepping on it and braking it too hard, I don't think there is much to worry about in breaking in a new CX-5. Even just driving it on cruise control on semi-hilly terrain forces the car to shift into lower and higher RPMs, and that is all that is needed IMO; not a...

Got my new windshield installed yesterday at Safelite for $338 total. The estimate from the dealer was $840. Everything seems OK so far with the Safelite installation (knock on wood). Regards to what causes it, the Safelite guy said that Mazdas, Toyotas, Hondas, etc. allow more flex in the...

I'm in the same boat as you. Car is one month old, 2,000 miles, and a stress crack that looks just like yours. It just appeared out of nowhere.

I have the same issue with my 2015 CX-5. A stress crack that starts at the top center, runs down past the mirror, and then splits out both left and right. The car is only 1 month old with 2,000 miles on it. From one day to the next, the crack just mysteriously appeared without ever noticing...

Owners manual on 2015 CX-5 says 4.8 US quarts. I put in the full 5 qt jug, and as others have said, that brings it up about 2/3 the way to the full line, perfect. That makes it a pretty easy process to just buy a 5 qt jug each time. I expected not being able to get the filter off by hand the...

I think the CX-3 would actually be the better vehicle for me, over the CX-5; but that CX-3 dashboard does look pretty bleak looking.

Exactly. The two Pontiac Grand Ams I owned before that spent most of their lives inside of a service garage.

I have a new 2015 CX-5 and noticed my first rattle today, coming from somewhere to the rear of me. Stuff happens I guess, but I am beginning to think that this car does not have near the build quality as my previous car, a simple little 2006 Pontiac Vibe. I'll say one thing for that Vibe, it...

Interesting question. All that shows up on the windshield sticker is "anti-theft engine immobilizer", listed under "standard equipment". The only "optional equipment" on the whole car is the crystal white pearl paint. However, my understanding is that the engine immobilizer only immobilizes...

Twice in the last 24 hours, my car alarm started going off when it was parked in the garage, with the car doors unlocked. It has an advanced keyless entry system, and the doors do not lock automatically unless I press the driver side door request switch, which I do not do when I park in the...

These are the prices I paid for a new '2015 CX-5 Touring AWD', purchased on Feb 2.: MSRP: $26,215 Chrystal White Pearl Paint Charge: $200 Delivery Processing and Handling Fee: $880 Total MSRP: $27,295 Doc. Fee: $450 Vehicle Theft Registration: $189 Sales Tax: $2,158 Misc. Fees: $28...