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Reader Question: Advertising – but Not Selling?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Glenn asks: I am currently seeing TV ads for local dealers in my area. These ads are offering new and attractive lease offers and...

Reader Question: Pulsating Pedal?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!  Betsy asks: My car does this weird thing when I press on the brake pedal. It stops ok but there is kickback or...

Reader Question: Extended Service Plans?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Alan asks:  I have a 2012 Audi A6 with only 45,000 miles on it. Audi is offering a 4-year service plan for $5,314....

Reader Question: Strange Vibrations?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Elizabeth asks: My car has developed a strange vibration that is most obvious when the car is not moving. I can feel it...

Reader Question: Carb Spacers?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!  Mike asks: I know you're an old school carburetor guy so I figured you'd be the right guy to ask about putting spacers...

Reader Question: SUV Recommendation?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Tom asks: After almost  seven years, we are in the car market again because of our new commute situation. We are sending our...

The Chicken Coop – Mark III

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Decentralization is the key to divorcing ourselves from the centralized corporate-government Octopus that has wrapped its tentacles around our lives - and our throats. The more we can do for ourselves,...

Reader Question: Hypermiling?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Tom asks: Whatever happened with the hyper-miling phenomenon, where people drove to maximize mpg, driving slowly, etc. and got amazing results? My reply: I've...

Reader Question: When Did GPS Become Standard?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!  Clint asks: So I'm wondering when GPS came into being as installed standard equipment?  I have late 90's cars which all have OBDII...

Reader Question: Old Clutch?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Luke asks: I am considering buying a friend's '97 Nissan pick-up; it has 150k-plus on the original (I think) clutch. What are your...
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