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I bought a 2013 Accent not knowing it has a "hill assist." Much of the area I drive in has no hills but when I release the brake at a stop light it still takes a couple seconds for it to release. What can I do to fix this issue? I do like it whenever I go into downtown Seattle. Can you tell me what I can tell the mechanic to fix this? Thanks.

Read Answers 1 Hyundai Accent owner, Lanny Parish, asked Patty on Jun 2nd

My 2007 V6 Honda Accord revs up to about 3000 rpm before taking off. What can be causing this?

Read Answers 0 Honda Accord owner, Eugene Cartwright, asked Patty on Jun 2nd

Drove my car to the store. After shopping, when I was getting ready to leave, I turned the key, heard a "Pop," then the car went dead: no electrical, no start, no nothing. After 45 minutes, I turned the key and it started no problem. What could be the issue?

Read Answers 0 Cadillac Seville owner, Bob New, asked Patty on Jun 2nd

My car shut off if I come to compete stop. it starts up again and goes and goes but it always shuts off when I stop.

Read Answers 0 Honda Accord owner, Minerva Marrero, asked Patty on Jun 2nd

Do you know if my Ford Fiesta is included in some kind of transmission recall?

Read Answers 1 Ford Fiesta owner, Brandy Test, asked Patty on May 26th

So today in Joplin, I'm going up the ramp to get off on my next exit when my nissan murano 2005 acted up. I was driving at a normal speed going up, and then its like the power died because i was stuck on side of ramp trying to go up. As I was pressing the gas to try an go, it wouldn't, but finally it geared up and got me where I needed to go. It has oil and ...

Read Answers 1 Nissan Murano owner, Tiffany, asked Patty on May 24th

I need to replace serpentine belt. Is it difficult or if i have a mechanic do it what will it cost me?

Read Answers 0 Volkswagen Jetta owner, Donna Barboza, asked Patty on May 24th