Why turbochargers are more reliable than in past decades
Q: My father purchased a 2014 Hyundai Sonata earlier this year. He is a bit hard of hearing and cannot hear the seat belt chime. According to the dealer, the...
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Cars on uncertain road to future
Q: Despite the safety concerns we are regularly bombarded with by governmental bodies (no texting, hands free calling etc.), someone dropped the ball with putting a vanity mirror behind the...
Learning to ride: Proper instruction instills motorcycle safety
There are nearly 9 million motorcycles registered for street use today, according to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, nearly three times the number of bikes registered in the late 90s.The growing...
Turbos run hot, but not enough to cause engine fires
Q: My question is about turbocharged four-cylinder engines. My son-in-law is a mechanic and tells me that these types of engines create so much heat that there is real possibility...
How to minimize damage from potholes
You have just hit a pothole with enough force to shake the fillings from your teeth. Sure, it shook you up, but what about your car? Rough roads take a...
Forget the maintenance schedule, follow the automated reminders
Q: I have a 2007 Ford Escape XLS with 60,000 miles. For the past six months, I have been listening to a loud annoying rattle that seems to come from...
Are your car’s pedals too close together?
Q: I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. When I brake, it accelerates. I took it back to the dealership three times and they can't repeat the problem. They even kept...
Synthetic oil extends mileage between oil changes
Q: A tire dealer wanted to sell me run-flat tires, Bridgestone Driveguard tires, for my 2002 Lexus LS430. My car has a spare, but he suggested the added convenience and...
Transmission flush may not clear sludge in pan
Q: I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7-liter V-8 with 105,000 on the clock. It has been about 80,000 miles since my last transmission fluid/filter change. I was going to...
Wash and wax 101: Spring car care tips
Everyone knows how to wash and wax a car . Or, do they? We tend to get rusty in the off-season, so here are some spring training tips. Keep cool...