Susan rented a Prius for vacation but never figured out how to shift into lower gear. And, the brakes didn't overheat, even when she took it down some steep, mountain roads. Can Tom and Ray explain why?
Dorothy's mechanic replaced her fuel-injector clips with zip ties and claims that this is a "standard practice". Can Tom and Ray set the record straight?
During her last oil refill, Marissa got a suprirse engine additive- pine needles. Should she be worried or just sit back and enjoy the piney fresh scent?
Dan's dealer says he'll need to add urea to his new Mercedes's engine. Is this necessary or is Dan getting suckered?
Laura loves her RAV4 but the cost of repairing the broken sunroof would be half the value of the car. Should she fix it, or is it time to invest in a new set of wheels?
John's daughter's Subaru Forester is acting up so she called dear old dad for advice. John is stumped, but he wants to preserve the illusion that father knows best. Can Tom and Ray help him out?
Dan's son thinks that the days of lowering your gas mileage by running the air conditioning are long past, thanks to new high-tech electrical systems in cars these days. Dan is skeptical. Can Tom and Ray declare a winner in this debate?
Sven's truck fell off the lift at the dealership. What kind of damage should he look for?
Anne wants to install a trailer hitch for a bike rack on her Subaru Outback, but her husband worries it will affect the resale value. Who's right?
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