| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Auto enthusiast | Thomas Joseph | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Many a mechanic, informally | Universal | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Car buff, slangily | Universal | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Car buff, slangily | ||
| Many a mechanic, informally | ||
| Under-the-hood type | LA Times Daily | 27 Aug 2017 |
| Under-the-hood type | The Washington Post | 27 Aug 2017 |
| Car buff, informally | Newsday | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Under-the-hood type |