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By April 11, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

Thanks for Recommending Chilton Repair Manuals Over Haynes Manuals

Having spent 50 years in the industry ranging from Automotive Parts to Heavy Equipment National Service support I find your recommendations & opinions among the most reliable , having only scanned quickly through many subjects , but you have fundamentals right & from there most else falls into place .

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Can I Raise the Seat in a Hyundai Sonata?

I want to buy a Hyundai Sonata, but my wife thinks the passenger seat is too low. Can I raise the seat up myself?

Posted in: Reader Questions
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Toyota 4 Runner Brake Light Continues to Come on

My 1997 Toyota 4 Runner is having problems with the brake and the brake warning light. The dash light for the brakes comes on when I am driving and the brakes make a noise for 1-5 minutes, but my mechanic says he can not find anything wrong. Help!

Posted in: Reader Questions
By April 4, 2006 2 Comments Read More →

My BMW Has a Yellow Warning Light On The Dash – What Does It Mean?

My old faithful BMW mechanic died after 25 years of honest service, and I am REALLY missing him!! I have a yellow warning light on the dash board but I have no idea what it means.

By April 4, 2006 2 Comments Read More →

My Car Battery Died and I Had it Replaced – But The Battery is Dead Again – Why?

My car battery has been acting up lately and I am not sure what to do. I had the battery tested, and it tested bad, so it was replaced. Well, a few days later I had to jump start my battery becuase it was dead. I had my alternator tested, but they said it was working fine, anything else I can do?

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My Mechanic Wanted to Replace My Starter Motor – but He Was Wrong!

I saved $160 bucks by visiting your website…thank you! Just an email from a happy site visitor that ALMOST bought a new starter motor at the recommendation of his mechanic but decided to read a few posts on my site to do a little diagnosing himself…and he is glad he did.

Posted in: Reader Questions
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My 1993 Oldsmobile is Running Rough, Would a Tune Up Help?

My daughters’ 1993 Oldmobile is starting to run rough…but as you would guess it ran just fine when we took it to our mechanic. Do you think a tune up would make it run smoother for her?

Posted in: Running Problems
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My Ford Escort Engine Will Die at Stops and the Idle will Surge

My Ford Escort 1.8 L Engine will dies sometimes when I am at a stop light. The idle will also start to surge up and down prior to the engine dying. Have you seen this?

Posted in: Running Problems
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Do Ceramic Brake Pads Last Longer Than Semi Metallic Brake Pads?

Should I use ceramic brake pads or semi metallic brake pads on my car? Which one seems to last the longest?

Posted in: Brakes
By April 3, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

Chicago Car Loan – .9% Rate

I live in Chicago, and I am having a hard time finding a good rate on a car loan. I do have a little bad credit on my record, but nothing major….what else can I do to get a lower rate than what I am currently being quoted?

Posted in: Auto Loans