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How can I find a connection in my area that will help me when I need to get my car repaired and not get ripped off?
Read Answers 1 MINI Cooper S owner, Gail, asked Patty on Jul 10th
I had a flat tire on the road and had to have it replaced. I know I should get another one so that I have two new tires. How important is it that they be the same brand? I feel I was overcharged and that company is the only one who sells the brand of tire (Kelly). Please help.
Read Answers 2 Ford Escort owner, Denise Baker, asked Patty on Jul 10th
1996 Tahoe appears to be "slipping" into 4 wheel drive when driving. We notice a low pitch grinding sound and have to stop the Tahoe in order for it to go back into 2 wheel drive and at that point hear a "Clunk" sound as it disengages. The indicator light does Not indicate that it is going into 4 wheel when it does this. The problem has progressively gotten ...
Read Answers 3 Chevrolet Tahoe owner, Cat, asked Patty on Jul 10th
I can't get my steering wheel to unlock. The key wont turn, I tried shifting the gears, pressing the brake moving the tires left and right now the steering column is locked and the keys won't turn.
Read Answers 1 Chrysler PT Cruiser owner, Lorraine Anctil, asked Patty on Jul 9th
Hey, I was told a few months ago that my bushing on my transmission is rusty and that to replace it would cost around $1700.00. I am not having any transmission problems and no noises. The car place said they would expect noises to come soon. What does this mean?
Read Answers 2 Subaru Legacy owner, T, asked Patty on Jul 9th
I had the PCV valve replaced, but the check engine light is still on, and I get the same code from CarMD. Also, I still get some hesitation while accelerating. I assume there are more parts related to the PCV that may need to be replaced, but I'm not sure how to do it. Any advice? Thanks! Brent
Read Answers 2 Pontiac Grand Prix owner, Brent, asked Patty on Jul 8th
My 2003 Acura MDX recently began experiencing an engine problem that can be characterized by normal operation for a few miles and then sputtering until the engine begins to miss and will not go at all and acts as if it is in neutral. This same pattern is repeated if the vehicle is turned off and then the same problem occurs again. Do you have any ideas as ...
Read Answers 3 Acura MDX owner, David Harrison, asked Patty on Jul 8th

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