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I have an 03 Jetta. I was not sure if I should have the oil change place replace my transmission fluid. They suggested it, but I was not sure if I really needed it. I have about 81k miles on it now. Also, it made me wonder about tune ups...when should I do that? I don't think I have ever had either of these things done before.
Read Answers 3 Volkswagen Jetta owner, Pita, asked Patty on May 5th
As a larger woman who likes to put her right leg up on my lunch break, I've been having trouble finding a car that is not a mini van without a between seat console. any suggestions?
Read Answers 1 Dodge Caravan owner, Mary Karll, asked Patty on May 4th
My car will not hold a charge overnight. How would I know if it is the alternator? The battery seems ok...all the lights come on.
Read Answers 1 Buick Century owner, Marc, asked Patty on May 4th
Hi, I just bought a cd player for my 850 but was not give the security code is there any way to get it without paying for it from the dealer. thanks
Read Answers 2 Volvo 850 owner, Pauline, asked Patty on May 3rd
Patty - Great site. I am a recruiter / trainer for a dealer group in the midwest. I have a couple of new sales professionals that happen to be women. I am looking for some ideas to share with them to market themselves and get the word out about their new chosen profession. I do not have to tell you that they are in the minority, however I also know ...
Read Answers 1 Jeep Wrangler owner, Gregory Dorff, asked Patty on May 3rd
The automatic gear shift on my 2003 Toyota Camry has started locking up and I cannot drive. The AAA guy gave me a temporary solution (he showed me a small area to the left of the gear shift that was hidden, opened it up and when I press it down, the gear shift moves. Why is the car doing this-can you tell me? Any idea what it should cost to repair?
Read Answers 1 Toyota Camry owner, Annie, asked Patty on May 3rd
My beater Honda has 207,400 miles on it and is probably is not worth much more than $2000 because of the cosmetic condition inside and out. It needs a new timing belt and rear struts. I just had new front brakes put in for $560. Three estimates average the work for the timing belt/water pump, and struts out to be about $1150. At this point I am not sure ...
Read Answers 2 Honda Accord owner, Donna, asked Patty on May 2nd

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