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Marni Roddick Salem, Oregon - Subaru Baja

Tires... her cat uses the tires as a scratching post.

Sean Scanlan Iowa City, Iowa - Mercury

Should he keep or dump this heap? He recently replaced brakes, muffler, and in a new tranny and engine, but now it's hard shifting and the check engine light is on. He's got a 5 month old baby. Should he invest money in this heap or buy a new Rav 4?

Marguerite Garthwaithe , Maine -

The dealer recommends she gets a fuel injection power-flush every 15k miles, costs $75. Is this a rip off?

Becky Dunker , Indiana - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

The tranny makes a rachety sound when backing up. Does not make this when going forward.

Fay Stein Hazelton, Pennsylvania - Dodge

Engine... stalls on left hand turns. Starts up again, but only after she straightens the wheel!

Skip , New York - 1994 Toyota 4Runner

Driving... where should he put tire chains on a 4-wheel drive car?

Michael Bierman , California - Honda CR-V

Brakes question: His father-in-law says not to use the emergency brake or it will cause uneven cooling and warp the cylinder on disc brakes. True?

Annie O'Shea Eugene, Oregon - 1987 Honda Civic

Annie's in the market for a new car. She has 27 drums and needs to transport them a lot. Should she get a mini van? Which vehicle will best carry her equipment?