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I would appreciate if you let me know whether a Honda accord ex 1992 qualifies for the cash for clunkers program. How does one know which car is qualified? How does one go about it? If above mentioned car does qualify where do we go to buy a new car? We live in Cleveland. We do not want to spend too much. We would prefer a Honda or Toyota or Nissan with ...
Read Answers 1 Honda Accord owner, Sushama, asked Patty on Jun 22nd
I have 98 mercury tracer with 103,000. Runs good, no problems. Should timing belt be replaced and if so should I go ahead and replace water pump while everything is off for future maintenance problems. and costs. Or wait and keep driving since no problems at present.
Read Answers 3 Mercury Tracer owner, Alan Hall, asked Patty on Jun 17th
What is the highest amount of mileage a 1999 Lexus GS300 can withstand without any engine problems?
Read Answers 3 Lexus GS 300 owner, Ramelo B. Johnson, asked Patty on Jun 16th
I was in the market for a new car a couple of weeks ago. After requesting on line quotes, I visited several car dealers to renegotiate the deal. As the sell got closer the car dealers asked to run my credit history. That is expected. The thing was that I had already been pre-approved for a car loan through my credit union. It was my understanding that if I ...
Read Answers 4 Toyota Yaris owner, Dianna , asked Patty on Jun 15th
My engine temperature goes up higher than normal but only with my air conditioning on.
Read Answers 3 Ford F-150 owner, Gretchen, asked Patty on Jun 14th
I am looking to buy a 2006 Acura TL which recommends using 91 octane fuel. Can I run the vehicle on 89 or 87 octane ? I know there will be a lose of performance, but will there be any harm to my engine ?
Read Answers 1 Acura TL owner, Pam, asked Patty on Jun 11th
What is the correct process for finding the source of an air conditioning problem? The air only blows hot air.
Read Answers 2 Ford Taurus owner, Vivian Roberts, asked Patty on Jun 9th

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