Q & A wth The Car Doctor

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Rely on basic diagnostics to resolve VSC issue

Dec 14, 2022 02:56PM

Q.I am the original owner of a 2002 Toyota Highlander with a V-6 engine and all-wheel-drive with only about 107,000 miles. It has been a really good vehicle for me, and I currently use it as a

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Soldering as a repair should be a permanent fix

Nov 15, 2022 02:10PM

Q. I purchased a new 2022 Infiniti several months ago and the car has just about 1,600 miles on it. All of a sudden, the car has a low “beep” instead of a loud “honk”. I took it to the dealer and

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Are steering shafts on Chevy El Caminos interchangeable?

Nov 04, 2022 12:38PM

Q. I’m trying to replace a damaged steering column in a 1987 Chevy El Camino. I got one from a 1986 Chevy El Camino but where the transmission linkage hooks up to the column is in a

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Mechanic is right about cost of replacing a water pump

Oct 18, 2022 03:35PM

Q.I have been told that my water pump on my 2008 V-6 engine powered Toyota Highlander with 72,000 miles needs to be replaced. I took it in because there

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A little corrosion is enough to cause problems

Oct 05, 2022 02:53PM

Q.I have a 15-year-old Chevrolet truck with a V-8 engine, and it cranks forever before it starts. I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel pump relay and the

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Ask dealer to check transmission codes for engine vibration

Sep 22, 2022 11:52AM

Q. have a 2015 Kia Optima with 66,000 miles on it which has had all its recommended maintenance by a dealership. It drives really well except in one

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The Car Doctor

Sep 07, 2022 04:02PM

Q . My daughter owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT with AWD and keeps it well maintained. As Pontiac is no longer in business, getting certain parts can be

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Hybrids make this the golden age of the automobile

Aug 24, 2022 03:59PM

Q.I’m considering buying a 2023 Hybrid SUV. What vehicles do you recommend? Is the Honda Pilot, which I have now, going to have a hybrid engine available?

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Returning car to dealer might be best fix for brake rotor issue

Aug 11, 2022 01:10PM

Q. have a 2018 Acura RDX with 29,000 miles on it. When applying the brakes there is a thumping sound from the right front. I checked the tire and there is no visible damage. The brake rotor also

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The DIY approach to getting car carpets clean

Jul 20, 2022 01:30PM

Q.I hope this isn’t a silly question. What is the best way to vacuum the interior of the car? My home vacuum doesn’t do a thorough cleaning. The car wash has vacuums, but still I can never

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