Find a mechanic who is willing to take it a step at a time.
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Using cruise control on downgrades won’t harm your engine
It’s just like backing your foot off the gas pedal.
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Bad head gasket can lead to ‘SOBS,’ J-BOND license plate
The latter may be preferable to paying the high cost of repair.
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His windshield wipers refuse to stop wiping, even when switched off
If it’s not the relay or the motor, it could be a poltergeist.
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Cars like this one are the reason that lemon laws were invented
Usually, just the threat of a lemon law case will make a dealer pay a whole lot more attention.
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It’s best to replace two tires when you get just one flat
First and foremost, for safety reasons.
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Does anyone make a non-slanted windshield now?
They’re very hard to find, for good reason.
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Check engine light’s erratic behavior is cause for concern
The problem is probably the oxygen sensor or the catalytic converter.
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Did tire store forget to replace hubcaps, or just choose not to?
A purchase of new wheels that don’t use covers is a possibility.
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He’s got a little list of must-haves for his next automobile
A 1955 Buick should be able to provide these features.