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Need vehicle recommendation

My sister seems to go through cars like no tomorrow.. Not accidents, but they sure take a beating. Hitting curbs is pro...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ben-smith
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by ben-smith

Car runs at very low idle.... why?

I am trying to help my son-in-law with his 96 Mazda Protege. It falls to a very low idle at stop signs. It keeps runnin...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by alkon
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by alkon

car wont start in cold

i got a 1994 poniac sunbird and when it cold it wont start, i changed the battery 5 days ago, so i know its not the bat...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by drunk_clown24
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by drunk_clown24

spark plug soaked in oil

9 months ago a car repairer found a spark plug of my toyota camry 87 is soaked in oil. other 3 spark plug are OK. He te...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hyh
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by hyh

Do mechanics get colon cancer?

A mechanic neighbor has symptoms of colon cancer. (Stool bleeding.) When ever he eats hamburgers, hot-dogs or anything...
18 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Toush
18 comments posted 22yrs posted by Toush

How long to operate A/C while in storage.

My Honda user manual says to operate the AC once a week but doesn't say how long. The car is in storage and every week...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Toush
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by Toush

Window wipers blur again after a few uses.

Every rainy season I will change the wipers with a generic brand. I use them a couple times only to find that the rainy...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Toush
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by Toush

98 GM Safari

I recently acquired a Safari and the warning system that notifies you if the keys are left in the ignitition/door open/...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bmcolwell
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by bmcolwell

SmartTire transmitters vs idiot tire changers.

I'm just had my second, and possibly third SmartTire transmitter torn off it's mounting band by a clueless tire "tech"....
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dwarner22
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by dwarner22

Poll on forbes.com: Worst Car Ever

http://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/2004/01/26/cx_dl_0126feat.html Your choices: 1975-1980 AMC Pacer 1970-1974 Chevrolet Ve...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by andrew761452
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by andrew761452

Front End Shimmy - 84 Eagle

I'm new here to this group, but I thought I'd run this one by y'all to see what ideas you may come up with. Been trying...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tom
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by tom

MY BAD GEICO INSURANCE EXPERIENCE !

I was looking for a cheaper rate on my insurance of 3 cars when I decided to give geico a call , I couldn't believe it,...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dssdata
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by dssdata

1992 Chevy Conversion Van

Does anyone own a van like this. I have recently purchased one, and it has a 5.7 liter V8 and is the 3/4 ton model. I a...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rockman9974
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by rockman9974