tag:www.theyankeexpress.com,2005:/categories/q-a-wth-the-car-doctor?page=4Q & A wth The Car Doctor | The Yankee Express Page 4Crosstown Ads & Business News2022-11-15T14:10:39-05:00urn:uuid:ab512a6e-bac9-4aed-b3a3-160ea4ec70d12022-11-15T14:10:33-05:002022-11-15T14:10:39-05:00Soldering as a repair should be a permanent fix2022-11-15 14:10:33 -0500Chuck TashjianQ. 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<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c0fd5442-03cb-4e99-bdf7-f100b1b1a48f2022-11-04T12:38:59-04:002022-11-04T12:40:31-04:00Are steering shafts on Chevy El Caminos interchangeable?2022-11-04 12:38:59 -0400Chuck TashjianQ. 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<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e93f665b-66bb-418f-a159-2ced7edb7adf2022-10-18T15:35:06-04:002022-10-18T15:39:31-04:00Mechanic is right about cost of replacing a water pump 2022-10-18 15:35:06 -0400Chuck TashjianQ.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<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8e77dd18-ec9a-43b4-980f-b96bc81c33182022-10-05T14:53:11-04:002022-10-05T14:53:21-04:00A little corrosion is enough to cause problems2022-10-05 14:53:10 -0400Chuck TashjianQ.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<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d78dfd32-fa04-409f-9e03-a31d051ceca02022-09-22T11:52:02-04:002022-09-22T14:20:00-04:00Ask dealer to check transmission codes for engine vibration2022-09-22 11:52:02 -0400Chuck TashjianQ. 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<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8fd2ed7a-19d7-44ee-8bfd-68034536f3202022-09-07T16:02:44-04:002022-09-07T16:02:53-04:00The Car Doctor2022-09-07 16:02:43 -0400Chuck TashjianQ . 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<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f1dbd5bd-ba9e-4083-87d2-957b80c251242022-08-24T15:59:27-04:002022-08-24T15:59:33-04:00Hybrids make this the golden age of the automobile2022-08-24 15:59:27 -0400Chuck TashjianQ.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?<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cde5a05b-0deb-4c94-bf52-625fe045a0722022-08-11T13:10:57-04:002022-08-11T13:12:26-04:00Returning car to dealer might be best fix for brake rotor issue2022-08-11 13:10:57 -0400Chuck TashjianQ. 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<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>urn:uuid:86605b46-f270-42d0-bdb4-35ff655a56482022-07-20T13:30:59-04:002022-07-20T13:34:12-04:00The DIY approach to getting car carpets clean2022-07-20 13:30:59 -0400Chuck TashjianQ.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<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d71717a2-e9d5-4297-a35f-142bc0a8de772022-07-05T17:03:09-04:002022-07-05T17:03:18-04:00Jeep Wrangler a good summer and winter vehicle … but …2022-07-05 17:03:07 -0400Chuck TashjianQ. I was wondering if people hire you to find vehicles for them. If so, how does that process work? I am looking for a relatively inexpensive Jeep Wrangler for the beach. If you do not, do you<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.theyankeexpress.com">The Yankee Express</a></small></p>