Automotive Advice

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Transmission will not shift gears until I disconnect the battery cable and reconnect the cable. This happens every other day.

Read Answers 1 Honda Accord owner, Walter Russell, asked Patty on Apr 16th

This is a follow-up to a question I posted a couple of months ago. I am the original owner of a 95 Toyota Camry LE with only 45,000 miles on it. In the last six months or so (and perhaps coincidentally, right after I'd had the timing belt replaced), it has started doing a weird thing. Around town and on short hops on the freeway, it runs fine. But when I ...

Read Answers 1 Toyota 4Runner owner, Marilyn Edelstein, asked Patty on Apr 16th

My auto mechanic replaced my alternator and then my battery had to replaced, is this normal?

Read Answers 1 Mazda 3 owner, Becky, asked Patty on Apr 15th

I have received many email advertisements about becoming an Ask Patty dealership. We are always looking for new ways to advertise that will benefit us financially, but there doesn't seem to be much traffic on the Ask Patty website. It appears that there have been a grand total of 10 reviews ever posted. Edmunds, on the other hand, has lots of traffic and ...

Read Answers 1 Ford F-150 owner, George Suttle, asked Patty on Apr 15th

I have enjoyed reading over your web site BUT why do you only recommend dealerships for service. My wife and I operate a small auto repair shop where integrity honesty and service tops all. There are some independent shops that provide personal service without pressure. We educate our customers when any repair is needed. I also recommend your web site to ...

Read Answers 1 Jeep Wrangler owner, John, asked Patty on Apr 14th

Dear Ask Patty, This is a letter I am sending to a dealer in my community that I visited Saturday 4/12/08. this letter explains what happened, I thought you would be interested since this dealer is affiliated with this website. Thanks for reading this, any response please copy me. Sunday April 13, 2008 Jay Wolfe Toyota West County Steve Maher ...

Read Answers 1 Toyota Rav 4 owner, Barb Keeley, asked Patty on Apr 14th

Mini dealers in Northern California who will not condescend to women who are 70+?

Read Answers 1 MINI Cooper S owner, Sylvia Jones, asked Patty on Apr 14th