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By April 24, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Alternative Fuel Cell Vehicles

I have some specific queries about alternative fuel cell vehicles. With your expertise, I think you are the right person to answers my questions.

Posted in: Running Problems
By April 19, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Car Insurance Tips

It is quite possible that you are paying a very high insurance premium for your car. If yes, would you like to review your auto insurance policy for potential savings?

Posted in: Auto Insurance
By April 19, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

2007 Saturn Sky Red Line Review

The 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line is a beautifully equipped performance roadster.

Posted in: Car Reviews
By April 19, 2007 4 Comments Read More →

2002 Honda CRV – 60,000 Mile Maintenance Costs

I have a 2002 Honda CR-V, which received 60,000-mile service at a local mechanic’s shop recommended by a friend. They told me I had to flush all my fluids: anti-freeze cooling system flush at $136.20, brakes at $108.03, transmission at $149.69, power steering fluid at $137.65, and they did an oil change. When they were done with all the charges, it was $911.69

Posted in: Tune Up Costs
By April 19, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

How To Increase Fuel Mileage in Your Car

We have a 1999 Toyota Corolla with 92k miles on it. It used to have very good gas mileage in the past 3 years, but during the last couple of months, it declined from 35 MPG to 26 MPG gradually. While my driving habit, route, places traveled, everything are still the same. We wonder what is wrong with it.

Posted in: Reader Questions
By April 17, 2007 2 Comments Read More →

Car Spark Plugs and Fuel Efficiency

I just replaced my spark plugs with Bosch Platinum 2. Now I am getting 1 MPG less than I was before the switch.

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By April 17, 2007 1 Comments Read More →

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Review and Pictures

Find out what’s new–and what’s now–in the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. It’s still a great minivan for the money.

Posted in: Car Reviews
By April 13, 2007 35 Comments Read More →

Hyundai Sonata Check Engine Light On Transmission Shifts Hard

I have a 2001 Hyundai Sonata with 152,000. I have had regular maintenance done on it. When it does make the hard shift, the Check Engine Light will come on and the car seems like it is driving in the wrong gear.

By April 12, 2007 1 Comments Read More →

1997 Dodge Avenger – Antifreeze Leak and Overheating

My son bought a 1997 Dodge Avenger from a person, used with 155,000 miles on it and a “new” used motor with 55,000 miles on it. We picked up the car on Saturday, checked the fluids and everything appeared fine, when he stopped to put gas in it, the car was turned off, I noticed a little smoke coming out of the tailpipe.

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By April 12, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1998 Isuzu Amigo – Engine Dies at Idle

I have a 1998 Isuzu Amigo. It has 4WD (that I never use) it is a V6. I do not know much about cars at all to be honest, so it is very easy for me to get worked over when going to a mechanic. My car is acting a little funny. I have no idea what is wrong. It sounds like it jumps when it is idling.

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