Archive for April, 2007

2000 Saturn SC1 Coupe Idle Speed Revs Too High

I have a 2000 Saturn SC1 Coupe 5-speed manual often when I am driving along, my car starts revving quite high. Normally idles low, but all of a sudden, it kicks up to three and the only way to stop it is to shut off the engine.

Posted in: Reader Questions

1994 Ford Explorer – Intermittent Won’t Start Sometimes

I have a 1994 Ford Explorer. Most of the time, the car will start up just fine. Other times, it will start and if I park it for a few minutes and try to start it again, it will not.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

2006 Subaru Tribeca Radiator Broken During Accident

Accidentally, I hit my car my 2006 Subaru Tribeca (14,000 miles) with a deer in early February 2007. It did some damage (mostly cosmetic) but was drivable. After the cop shot the deer, I drove to the nearest gas station and inquired if there was a mechanic nearby that could check the car since I just hit a deer – there was none.

Posted in: Reader Questions

2007 Saab 9-5 Sedan Review

The 2007 Saab 9-5 Sedan is engineering at its best.

Posted in: Car Reviews

2002 Ford Taurus Engine Died and Won’t Start

I have a 2002 Ford Taurus. My husband was sitting in it with the air on and the car was in park. When he looked down the MPH gage was going up and down so he turned the radio off and could not hear the engine revving at all.

1998 Ford Ranger Rear Brakes Locks Up

I have a 1998 Ford Ranger and rear brakes are locking up even at very slow speeds. 3 Weeks ago the brake cylinders were replaced and problem seemed solved but is back now.

Posted in: Brakes

Car Power Electric Window Stopped Working

My question is that my driver’s side power window has stopped working. I had the motor replaced 1 year ago and at that time it worked but just slow and sometimes would get stuck midway.

Posted in: Reader Questions

1991 Toyota Corolla Runs and Idles Rough

I have a 1991 Toyota Corolla that has had no mechanical issues that I am aware of. Suddenly in the last two days, I feel a kind of chugging or a stuttering. Especially when idling and accelerating but only when the car is in drive it feels like the car does not want to accelerate as quickly.

Posted in: Running Problems

2007 Cadillac Escalade SUV Review and Pictures

The 2007 Cadillac Escalade is an impressive SUV. It’s built for performance, strength, and durability

Posted in: Car Reviews

2007 Cadillac XLR Roadster Review and Pictures

The 2007 Cadillac XLR Roadster is an impressive machine. From its high tech construction to its sleek and stylish design, this convertible is just the one you are looking for.

Posted in: Car Reviews