Tag Archives: Brakes

Q & A #56 With The Auto Specialist

Q & A #56 With The Auto Specialist Thanks for joining me again for the latest installment of the Auto Specialist. Since the last segment, the Toyota recall issue has taken an unexpected turn. A highly-publicized test of the automaker’s Prius showed that the car’s accelerator prevented the driver from slowing his vehicle. The National [...]

Q & A #48 With The Auto Specialist

Q & A #48 With The Auto Specialist Thanks for joining me for today’s segment of the Auto Specialist. This past weekend, I was speaking with a friend of mine who works in the service bay of a large dealership. He told me that he is constantly surprised by how little people seem to know [...]

Q & A #43 With The Auto Specialist

Q & A #43 With The Auto Specialist Welcome back to the Auto Specialist. We have a new round of car problems that I’ll help diagnose for readers. However, before we get started, I’d like to mention something. Last week, I was speaking to a family friend about his car. He had mentioned that his [...]

Q & A #42 With The Auto Specialist

Q & A #42 With The Auto Specialist Thanks for joining me for today’s installment of the Auto Specialist. I’m reminded on a near-daily basis that most people remain unaware of what is happening under the hoods of their vehicles. For example, this morning, I helped a stranded driver replace a hose that had deteriorated. [...]

Q & A #41 With The Auto Specialist

Q & A #41 With The Auto Specialist Welcome back to the Auto Specialist. Recently, I drove past a few car dealerships in my area and noticed that the lots were practically empty. That reminded me of the “Cash For Clunkers” deal that was launched earlier in the year. A lot of folks who were [...]

1998 Mazda Protege Front Passenger-side Brake Is Leaking Fluid

1998 Mazda Protege Front Passenger-side Brake Is Leaking Fluid

Q & A #37 With The Auto Specialist Thanks for joining me for the latest installment of the Auto Specialist. Last time, we helped a reader named Jonathan figure out why his Honda Element wouldn’t start (it turned out to be a faulty ignition switch). We also answered Elaine’s question regarding how often she should [...]

Q & A #33 With The Auto Specialist

Q & A #33 With The Auto Specialist Welcome back to the latest edition of the Auto Specialist. Lately, we’ve been covering a lot of great car questions involving nearly every part under the hood. From engines to transmissions to brakes and alternators, we’ve created an impressive library of automotive knowledge. I’d like to encourage [...]

2005 Honda Accord Anti-lock Brake Indicator Light

Q & A #24 With The honda accord specialist One of the most interesting trends I’ve noticed lately is that a growing number of people are keeping their older vehicles on the road rather than buying new ones. Older cars translates into older parts. And that means a greater likelihood of getting stranded as the [...]

Q & A #23 With The Auto Specialist

Q & A #23 With The Auto Specialist We have a couple of great questions to address in this installment of the Auto Specialist. Barry writes in about his Silverado’s overheating engine (and he has obviously done his homework). And Stacey writes in about her Honda Element’s transmission. If this is your first time reading [...]

Q & A #22 With The Auto Specialist

Q & A #22 With The Auto Specialist If this is your first time reading my Auto Specialist column, welcome. Our purpose here is to help readers figure out what is happening under the hood of their vehicles. After all, car parts don’t last forever. The older they get, the more likely they are to [...]