Fear of brake failure almost causes human failure
Q: Our 2000 Honda Accord only has 39,000 miles on it. It is garage-kept. During an oil change, the local mechanic said my brake lines are rusted and could cause...
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Air conditioner full of hot air
Q: I have a 2011 Ford Escape with about 85,000 miles on it. When temperatures get in the 80s the A/C system only puts out warm air, but when the...
Owner of old Camry better off driving it to death
Q: I am driving a 1998 six-cylinder Toyota Camry with 123,000 miles. It runs well, but leaks oil, yet I don't even need to add oil between oil changes. My...
How to restore a car’s finish with clay bar
After a few years, your car's finish can get damaged by everyday crud. Airborne metallic particles, road tar, insect residue, bird droppings, honeydew (often mistakenly called tree sap), road salt...
How to store your car while waiting on a Takata air bag fix
Q: My Honda CR-V is currently a part of the Takata air bag recall. I am driving a rental car and have the Honda in my garage until the dealership...
Motormouth’s homemade glass cleaner dazzles car owner
Q: Not long ago, you printed the recipe for a glass cleaner which I made and loved. However, I neglected to write it down. Could you please run it again?...
Steering vibration not what new car owner ordered
Q: Last December, I purchased a 2016 Nissan Rogue and from day one I've been experiencing excessive vibration in my steering wheel and some lesser vibration in the accelerator pedal....
Rotten egg smell stinks up new car
Q: I have a 2015 Buick Enclave with 6,600 miles. In the five months that I've owned it I've noticed a methane gas smell coming from the vehicle when I...
Best motorcycles for women
Are you thinking about getting a motorcycle? Does a bike appeal to you more than a bouquet on Mother's Day? You are not alone. Female motorcycle ownership is at an...
Cushions and other seat aids can disable air bags
Q: My husband has a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While driving to Arizona, I noticed that the air bag on my side of the car wasn't on. I removed the cushion...