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Thunderbird.....An auto shop is telling me I have to replace my intake manifold $800.00 as it cannot be repaired They are telling me the brass fitting is leaking and not the hose......and only way to repair it is to replace the entire intake manifold..... Want another opinion. thank you.
Read Answers 1 Ford Thunderbird owner, Sophiia Payton, asked Patty on Apr 17th
Hi Patty, I am thinking of buying a used Volvo (from a dealer) low mileage. I want this car and cannot afford it new. I have leased a Honda for the last three years now want to buy, not sure if I should buy something new or go for this used Volvo $36, 15000mi. Thanks for you time. Mary
Read Answers 1 Volvo C70 owner, Mary, asked Patty on Apr 16th
I have a used car-buying Q for you: We have about $14K in hand. If we are looking at two otherwise identical cars, but Car A has 50K miles and costs $12.9K, and Car B has 80K miles and costs $10K, what do you think? Are the 30,000 fewer miles worth $2,900? Of course we will try to bargain, and maybe we can get A for 12, but the same can be said for ...
Read Answers 2 Honda Odyssey owner, Michele Braun, asked Patty on Apr 16th
Hi, I am having problem with my 1998 honda civic dx the check light is on my book say it mean engine emission control system may have a problem what do you think the cost may be?
Read Answers 2 Honda Civic owner, Barbara Goowin, asked Patty on Apr 16th
PATTY I HAVE A 2008 CHEVY TRUCK AND I WANT TO GET OUT OF A LEASE . HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THE WEB SITE SWAPALEASE.COM? IF YOU NO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THEY ARE A REPUTABLE COMPANY OR NOT. THANK YOU JENNIFER
Read Answers 1 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner, Jennifer Davis, asked Patty on Apr 16th
Which manufacture's did not attend the show
Read Answers 1 Acura MDX owner, Danor, asked Patty on Apr 15th
I have a 05 Lincoln LS in the local ford shop right now for issues with the car running rough/ misfires. They cant find anything wrong with it and told me I could have an engine reflash done and it MIGHT fix the problem. When I asked if I should go ahead and get it done I was told it was not really that important. I told him about 060000 ENGINE AND ...
Read Answers 1 Lincoln LS owner, Peggy, asked Patty on Apr 10th

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