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2001 Hyundai Sonata Check Engine Light and Engine Running Bad – Why?

Don’t you hate intermittent problems? The check engine light comes on sometimes, the engine runs bad sometimes, but when you take it to your mechanic everything is fine…until you get the car back then the problems happen again.

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By December 31, 20050 Comments Read More →

My 1984 Lincoln Town Car Does Not Have Spark To The Spark Plugs

I disconnected the battery on my 1984 Lincoln Town Car to do some work, now when I hooked the battery back up there is no spark coming from the spark plugs. Help!

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By December 30, 20050 Comments Read More →

2001 Dodge Neon Smoke Behind Steering Wheel – What Causes It?

Smoke and a burning plastic odor came from behind my 2001 Dodge Neon steering wheel, now my lights are out. What happened?

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1981 Deloreon Air Conditioner Not Cold

My 1981 DeLoreon air conditioner is not working right, can you give some advise on the a/c systems of these cars?

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BMW Brake Problems – Brakes Locked Up After Sitting Up a Few Months

My 1988 BMW 525i has been sitting up a few months and now the brakes are locked up, what can I do to unfreeze them?

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By December 30, 20050 Comments Read More →

My Car is Over Heating and My Auto Mechanic Can’t Fix it

My car is over heating, but I got conflicting reports from two different auto mechanics. I am not sure which report is right, and I am not sure why the engine is over heating, can you help me? What causes the engine to over heat in the first place?

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By December 22, 20050 Comments Read More →

Auto Clubs – RoadSide Service Assistance Is It Worth It?

Are car club memberships really worth the added expense? Are their other alternatives to roadside assistance programs?

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By December 17, 20050 Comments Read More →

My 1975 Chevy Camaro Needs a New Engine What Do You Suggest?

Can I put a new engine in my 1975 Chevy Camaro and feel safe about giving it to my son?

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By December 17, 20050 Comments Read More →

There is a shake and vibration in my car around the front wheels

My car vibrates and makes a noise in the front wheels when I take my foot off the accelerator. My mechanic can’t seem to find the problem. Any ideas?

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By December 17, 20050 Comments Read More →

My Ford Taurus Idles Too Fast – What Is The Problem?

My Ford Taurus idles too fast. My mechanic did a tune up but it still seems to idle too fast, like it is on cruise control.

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