Automotive Advice

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My car just decided to not start. I have checked the battery and it is fine, what should I expect the mechanic to say the problem might be?

Read Answers 1 Saturn Astra 3 Door owner, Toni, asked Patty on Oct 28th

What is the better choice for a 1st car for my teenager, Ford Focus or Ford Fusion?

Read Answers 1 Ford Focus owner, Susan, asked Patty on Oct 28th

My car was totaled in a collision, The other drivers State Farm agency offered me a payoff settlement, should I just accept the figures they offered me on my 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo, they deducted quite a bit for previous damages on the car that seems quite high?

Read Answers 1 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owner, Liz, asked Patty on Oct 27th

I cannot seem to get a straight answer anywhere and I hope you can help. I purchased a 1991 Chevy from a Buy Here Pay Here lot in orlando florida three months ago. When I took in my last payment I was told not to bring my next payment in because they were going out of business and would contact me by mail. My payment is due on Friday and I have not heard ...

Read Answers 2 Chevrolet Blazer owner, Shirl, asked Patty on Oct 27th

What is an ect water temperature signal circuit and where can I find it on the car? Can I change it myself? My car also is stating that the cylinder 2 misfire is detected and a cylinder 3 is misfiring. Could this possibly mean their is a problem with the head?

Read Answers 2 Ford F-150 owner, Jeanette, asked Patty on Oct 27th

My husband was doing some repair work on my car a few weeks ago and handed me some parts. "Find out what these are. They were laying in front of the engine." I discovered they were a PCV valve and part of the hose. I was able to replace the PCV valve, but the parts store did not have the hose. My husband then had to leave town before he could complete the ...

Read Answers 1 Ford Aerostar owner, Kathy P, asked Patty on Oct 25th

What is the most researched or asked about vehicle by women?

Read Answers 2 Chevrolet Avalanche owner, Bobbi Areaux, asked Patty on Oct 24th