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Dealer is trying to get me to buy a paint protection product called (PPS). Is it worth it for a new car or am I wasting my money? What else do you recommend would be better. I live in VT and need to protect my new car paint. Thank you!!
Read Answers 3 Subaru Forester owner, E. Rivera, asked Patty on Sep 11th
I purchased a car a few years ago. Recently my car was wrecked in a car accident, I had no insurance. I am still paying on the car, but I need to purchase another car. I have about $10,000 left to pay on my car, my credit is about 550, I make about 58k a year. I have about $2,000 cash to put towards a car. What do you suppose I do: buy a used car ...
Read Answers 1 Nissan 350Z owner, Lashanda, asked Patty on Sep 11th
My roommate backed into my car and it broke my front bumper and dented the hood. We went and got 2 estimates ($1700 for the damage) However here is the tricky part. I had ran into someone before and the front was already a little messed up (the left grill broke out and the bumper had a small crack) so now she says we should split the cost 50/50. I don't ...
Read Answers 2 Pontiac Bonneville owner, Stephanie, asked Patty on Sep 11th
I just purchased a 2004 honda accord ex. The car radio displays a message to enter a code number. I am not sure what that is all about. Any ideas. I am sure it has something to do with the battery the dealer just replaced. The dealer was clueless since it was used and not the type of cars they sell. Any suggestions?
Read Answers 1 Honda Accord owner, Kathy, asked Patty on Sep 10th
Hi "patty!" I am interested on your take as to gift giving for female car buyers, ie dealerships giving appropriate gifts to women as an additional thank you to female consumers! Two thumbs up? or a waste of $? What's your take? Thanks in advance...
Read Answers 3 Mitsubishi 3000 GT owner, Anne, asked Patty on Sep 9th
How do I get rid of the maintenance light 2004 rx330?
Read Answers 2 Mazda RX8 owner, Farisa, asked Patty on Sep 9th
I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra in excellent condition. The headlights are beginning to get a film on them. I tried using wax on them to brighten back up. Works for about 2 weeks then back again. Any hints on something low maintenance to bring clarity back to them without replacing? Thanks, Sandy
Read Answers 2 Toyota Tundra owner, Sandy, asked Patty on Sep 8th

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