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Air conditioner smell caused by moldy air filter

June 1, 2019 at 1:55 a.m.

Q: I have a 2014 Mercedes GLK250 diesel. I have been noticing a smell when I first start the air conditioner in the morning after the car has been sitting....

The 2015 Toyota Camry features a bold grille that hides its front fender.

Front bumpers still exist, behind big bold grilles

June 1, 2019 at 1:54 a.m.

Q: I have a styling question that bothers me. The Lexus and Toyota Camry, for instance, have no grille. They look like an open-mouth bass with something missing in front....

The 2014 Hyundai Tucson offers the automaker's first panoramic sunroof. The Skin Cancer Foundation's website states: "A recent study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology revealed that nearly 53 percent of skin cancers in the US occur on the left, or driver's side of the body."

Open roofs expose drivers to skin cancer

June 1, 2019 at 1:54 a.m.

Q: As a woman, I very much enjoy and learn from your column. Are there any studies that show a correlation between moonroofs and facial skin cancer? I drove my...

Old rearview mirrors can lose lamination and functionality. They can be replaced with generic aftermarket parts but be aware of any special features offered by the original equipment.

Replacing rearview mirror dims original features

August 18, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.

Q: The inside rearview mirror of my 1999 Acura TL has delaminated in one spot, leaving a bad band about 2 inches across the top. My mechanic said it would...

In this June 24, 2015, photo, cars pass a gas station sign displaying prices in San Diego. The fraction of a penny pricing tactic is nearly 100 years old.

Why do gas stations still put 0.9 cents on a gallon of gas?

June 1, 2019 at 1:54 a.m.

Q: What on earth is the rationale for gas stations to list their prices to include 0.9 cents at the end? When gas was 29 cents a gallon (I remember...

Cracked windshields are usually caused by road debris.

Exploding sunroof, cracking windshield baffle drivers

August 18, 2019 at 3:51 p.m.

Q: On a trip from Chicago to New Orleans last month, my Acura 2014 MDX windshield suffered three cracks in three spots in a three-hour span. They looked like spider...

Replace head gasket or buy new car?

June 1, 2019 at 1:54 a.m.

Q: I have a 2007 Subaru Forester with about 170,000 miles. It runs and performs well. No major problems, but now it is using about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of...

Passengers — and drivers — are advised to keep their feet on the floor to avoid serious injury from inflating air bags.

Resting feet on dashboard while traveling can result in serious injury

May 20, 2019 at 2:10 p.m.

Q: Now that the weather is nicer, I see many passengers putting their feet up either out the window or on the dashboard. With air bags armed and ready to...

Poor AM radio reception grounds Bentley Flying Spur owner

June 1, 2019 at 1:53 a.m.

Q: I bought a 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur six months ago. Much to my dismay, the AM radio reception is terrible! I get tons of static, especially when near...

Key fobs, like this one from a 2016 Volkswagen, can drain the car battery if left in the vehicle for extended time periods.

Leaving key fob in car can drain battery

August 18, 2019 at 3:49 p.m.

Q: Many new cars are equipped with key fobs that never have to be touched to unlock, lock or start the car. I have several friends who park in their...

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