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I stopped at 'business name removed' (a local auto parts store) because my check engine light was on. One of the staff hooked up some type of scanner to my car and told me I needed to replace the "oxygen sensor". I called a local repair shop to see how much replacing the sensor would cost. The shop I spoke to told me that the sensor may not be the problem, ...
Read Answers 5 Honda Accord owner, Chris, asked Patty on Mar 5th
My AC has stopped working on my car. The fan still runs, but no cold air. How do I know if it is the compressor or what?
Read Answers 3 Buick Lacrosse owner, Cathy Harrison, asked Patty on Feb 25th
I have a 1998 Mercury Sable which I have owned for approx. 2 years. I do not of course know anything about the previous work done on it. It was brought to my attention during a recent oil change that the transmission fluid looked dirty and this particular place said for $200.00 they could flush, drain and fill the transmission. I called around to other ...
Read Answers 4 Mercury Sable owner, Cheryl, asked Patty on Feb 24th
I like to change my own oil & filter. but now my dash has a light that says maint due. how can I reset this auto timer for oil changes myself? thanks in advance Reynolds
Read Answers 3 Scion xB owner, Reynolds Appell, asked Patty on Feb 20th
I have an 2008 chevy Avalanche with Onstar, In sometime soon will I be able to up grade system to MYLINK and use an App on my cell phone like the 2011 onstar GM cars and trucks?
Read Answers 1 Chevrolet Avalanche owner, Brad, asked Patty on Feb 17th
Just recently divorced from my auto mechanic ex-husband. I know very little about repairs and am suddenly on my own. I need the driver front wheel wheel bearing replaced and front brakes only, not rotars, just pads...What is the ballpark for cost of these fixes? Thanks.
Read Answers 1 Nissan Murano owner, Kay, asked Patty on Feb 16th
I am considering buying my Audi A4 Quattro that I have lease for the past three years. The residual value is $18,852.75. I have found the Audi dealers in my area not willing to budge on price. However, I am wondering if I offer to buy this below the residual value if you think there is any chance they will negotiate. It is only got 20K miles on it and ...
Read Answers 1 Audi A4 owner, Donna Gillespie, asked Patty on Feb 16th

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