I enjoy your newspaper column and your radio program I seem to keep reading and hearing the advice that you should get the timing belt replaced after some miles I have a Oldsmobile with miles Do you advise me to...
My wife Janet I had always believed loved me Which is precisely why I was always allowed to have your radio show on in the house despite her objection Otherwise you two gentlemen would have been relegated to where my...
The steering on my Cadillac Sedan DeVille front wheel drive sticks when turning right but not when turning left This only happens when the engine is cold After a few minutes everything is fine I've had it looked at by...
I'm getting ready to purchase my first automobile this summer and I have my heart set on an old British sports car I'd either like an MG or a Triumph Spitfire However my parents aren't exactly thrilled because they feel...
I have been through the same process with dealers many times Currently I own a Ford Explorer The dealership advises me that it is against federal law to disconnect the chime feature that drives me crazy every time I open...
My mom owns a Merkur Scorpio that I drive quite often It has miles on it The problem we have is when you hit the brakes to stop the steering wheel shakes and shimmies to the right and left all...
My dear father and I seek eternal truth from an indisputable source Recently my father tried to convince me that all of the repairs done on my car have been routine maintenance it's a Chevy Camaro so we KNOW that's...
My husband recently bought his first car with a driver's side airbag Since then he hesitates to wear his sunglasses while driving If the airbag inflates he does not want to receive a serious eye injury because of the metal...
I have an ' Chevette which I bought new in In January it wouldn't start so I had it towed to a garage It turned out to be a crankshaft bolt that had broken off They removed the broken end...
I have a Mazda with miles on it My speedometer works fine from - then there's a dead spot from - --that is I know I'm going but the speedometer says It works fine from - then if I go...
My neighbor swears that goosing the motor and then quickly shutting off the ignition saves a lot of wear and tear on the motor His Henry J looks like new and runs real quietly What is your opinion goose or...
Please clear up some confusion I've been having a debate with my husband and some male friends about this one for years Which offers less wear on the clutch of my Subaru three-door coupe Keeping my foot on the clutch...
I am the owner of a Chevy Astro Van with a V liter engine I have a problem I have to add a gallon of antifreeze every four weeks or miles The dealer has pressure tested the system twice and...
I read with interest your recent article on a customer with a three year old Beretta with peeling paint We at Chevrolet and General Motors are committed to providing world class service and products I would appreciate the opportunity to...
My Dodge Dart's automatic transmission worked fine except it did not have Park until I loaned the car to an unfortunate and irresponsible friend of mine for an afternoon After he crashed my car into an immovable object Park works...
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