Q & A #55 With The Auto Specialist Welcome back to the Auto Specialist. If you’re a new reader to this ongoing column, I’d like to encourage you to spend some time going through our archives. Over the last several months, I’ve been responding to readers’ questions regarding the car problems they’ve experienced. We’ve managed [...]
Thanks for joining me again for the latest segment of the Auto Specialist. Last week, I had mentioned reading up on Toyota’s accelerator pedal problem. The publicity uproar has since died down a bit and I’m sure the company is happy to be out of the limelight (for now). From what I’ve read, repairs will [...]
Q & A #53 With The Auto Specialist Welcome back to the Auto Specialist. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been watching, fascinated by the manner in which the Toyota recall has been developing. If you’re unfamiliar with the situation, it began with a few sporadic reports about a malfunctioning accelerator pedal. Fast forward [...]
Q & A #52 With The Auto Specialist Thanks for joining me for today’s segment of the Auto Specialist. Earlier, I read that Toyota is making plans to double the global output of hybrid vehicles to over 1 million by 2011. Toyota and Honda continue to battle for the frontrunner position on low-emissions cars. To [...]
Q & A #51 With The Auto Specialist Welcome back to the Auto Specialist. Recently, I came across a news item about the Ford Motor Company that I found interesting. The New York Times reported that one of their key executives, Alan R. Mulally, had created a plan to take Ford back to the top [...]
Q & A #47 With The Auto Specialist Welcome back to the Auto Specialist. Over the past several months, I’ve been answering readers’ questions about the car problems they’re experiencing. During that time, we’ve addressed issues related to engines, transmissions, alternators, and nearly every other component under the hood. The purpose of doing so is [...]
Q & A #46 With The Auto Specialist Thanks for joining me for today’s segment of the Auto Specialist. If you’re new to this column, please feel free to explore the archives. Over the last several months, we’ve managed to compile a fantastic library of car-related knowledge. There are questions from readers about alternators, engine [...]
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. [...]
Last time, we helped Charlotte decide whether she should save a few dollars with a rebuilt alternator or invest in an OEM unit. We also answered a question from Brian regarding his engine’s spark knock. Today, I’ll answer a question from a reader named Jason regarding how auto repair shops fix their rates. We’ll also [...]
Q & A #40 With The Auto Specialist Welcome back to the latest installment of the Auto Specialist. We’ve been dedicating time with this regular column to answer readers’ questions about the problems they’re having with their vehicles. If you’re experiencing any issues with your car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance we’ve already [...]
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