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By December 14, 2010 0 Comments Read More →

Geo Metro Makes a Squealing Noise When I Start The Engine

Reader Question Hi, I have a 1996 GEO Metro that is making a squealing sound when I start the car. It lasts […]

Posted in: Noises
By December 14, 2010 3 Comments Read More →

Why Does My Ford Ranger Make a Humming Noise?

Reader Question: Hi Austin, I came across your website through a helpful article on yahoo.com. I think I have a good question […]

Posted in: Noises
By November 29, 2010 4 Comments Read More →

Car Transmission Won’t Move In Reverse

Reader Question Hello, I have a 1988 Ford Crown Victoria Cop car that I recently purchased. I knew when I bought it […]

By November 29, 2010 1 Comments Read More →

Honda Odyssey Maintenance Questions

Austin, I’ve greatly appreciated the guidance you’ve given in the past and have a few questions I need to run by you. […]

Posted in: Tune Up Costs
By November 29, 2010 1 Comments Read More →

My Car is Leaking Antifreeze – Where?

Reader Question Hi, my car overheated and is leaking antifreeze.. All my gauges are normal so i didn’t think anything before it […]

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
By November 29, 2010 0 Comments Read More →

Should I Buy a New Car or Fix Mine?

Reader Question Hi there, I have a 91′ Toyota Camry that needs to replace its transmission. I’ve taken it to several shops […]

By November 29, 2010 1 Comments Read More →

Ford F250 Engine Will Not Start

Reader Question Good morning, I have a 1997 F250 HD with a 351, my problem is this. The truck started knocking and […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By October 11, 2010 9 Comments Read More →

Pontiac Sunfire Looses Power – Engine Bogs Down

Reader Question Hello my name is Joseph I got a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire with 4 cylinder 2.2L engine with a 3 speed […]

Posted in: Running Problems
By August 30, 2010 1 Comments Read More →

Chevy Blazer Won’t Start

Reader Question Hello, My 1995 blazer would not start.  We took it to the shop they replaced the crank and distributor.  Still […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By July 28, 2010 2 Comments Read More →

Raybestos Brakes Hot Rod Restoration

Hey guys, if you are a hot rod buff, or just like watching someone do all the hard work restoring an old […]

Posted in: Auto Show Pictures