Author Archive: Austin Davis

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How To Buff a Car

I get so many emails from my visitors every day, and I really enjoy them, thank you so much for making this […]

Posted in: Exterior Care

Cheapest Car Insurance Companies

I get tons of email questions each day, and many are related to auto insurance and auto body accident claims….since I was […]

Posted in: Auto Insurance

When To Replace The Fan Belt On My Car?

I have an 1989 Ford Taurus Station wagon that needs it’s V-belt replaced. I am not exactly sure what that is, how urgent the repairs are needed, or what to expect in terms of cost of repairs. Is this a major repair job? Thanks you in advance for your response

My Car is Still Overheating

The overheating in my Dodge Intrepid 3.2 has stumped two mechanics. First let me go through the list of replacements/procedures that I […]

Posted in: Over Heating

My Car Hit a Curb – Front End Damaged?

Hello Mr Davis, My name is Carol. I have a Ford Tarsus FFV. I recently hit the curb on the passages side […]

Posted in: Front End Problems

Brake Pedal In My Car Goes to The Floor

I’m an owner of a 1991 honda crx. I took my car to get repaired for an axle, and rotors and brake pads. I am now having a problem braking. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and nothing happens I have to use the emergency brake to stop.I was told by one of the mechanics that my brake line was not working correctly, then I was told that the master cylinder is the problem.

Posted in: Brakes

Transmission Making a Whining Noise

Dear Austin, I have a Oldsmobile Alero with only 102K miles. I have taken good care of the car since I bought […]

Posted in: Noises

Car Air Conditioner is Not Cold at Stops or Idle

My 2000 Nissan 200SX air conditioner is not cold enough at stops or at idle speed. Could this be an electic cooling fan problem or could it be a compressor problem?

Posted in: A/C and Heating

Should I Flush The Automatic Transmission Fluid

I have a Ford Taurus SE and have 98,000 miles. I just recently got a oil changed at Ford dealership. Their advice was to flush out the transmission fluid and power steering and brake fluids. I check all the fluid and it is dirty.

GMC Truck Dash Warning Lights Flash

I own a l999 GMC PU 5.3 liter engine 85,000 miles battery lite 1 second, flash low fuel lite 1 second, flash security lite 5 seconds, flash no fuel gauge, no transmission indicator, ABS lite constantly on, seat belt lite constant vehicle still runs this is intermittent