Because I noticed a thin scratch on the hood of my a few months old car
(black metallic) I used a polish and tried to remove it.
I don't know what happened but where I tried to remove the scratch, the
scratch remained but the black color faded (became noticeably lighter).

I have a pretty basic question. Last night, I had an emergency problem
with my car. the coolant light came on, and the temp started to go up.
the only place I could go that was open was Canadian Tire. After
replacing the water pump, and flushing and filling the coolant, they

Just last week, put a nearly complete front-end rebuild on my car, and
got it aligned. All seemed well - It handles better, the steering wheel
is actually straight (No, it wasn't pulled and repositioned - I was
there for evey minute of the job, and manually centered it myself ...

I have a broken crankcase vent tube which is between the oil filler
neck and the air breather on my 3.0 L engine. Does anyone think that
this might be the cause of the rough idle? This is the only problem I
see so Far,there are no codes and the check engine light is not on.

I can't find my owner's manual - need to add coolant - do all 2001 Intrepids
use the same coolant?

My positive cable/terminal was corroded beyond the point of salvaging
so I am going to install a new cable.  The battery is a side mount. I'm
getting an OE cable from NAPA and was looking under the hood last night
to see what was involved.  It looks like two cables are tied to the

2001 Dodge Intrepid SE 2.7L
61,xxx miles
I have a coolant leak that seems to be getting a bit worse.  I first
noticed it in July 04, but think it probably existed before I

I drive a Ford Taurus L.  Yesterday or two days ago, I turned the car off
and walked away.  When I came back a few minutes later, it was dripping
green fluid from the near the front of the car.  I shopped, and it did the
same near the store.  I'm pretty sure it hasn't done so since, ...

I have a 71 Dodge Dart that I have been restoring, it has disk brakes.
I have installed a brand new master cylinder on it, the calipers were
old but brand new in box, ran all new brake line and all new bleeders.
I have bled brakes the traditional way, furthest from master cylinder

We are buying a new Chrysler mini-van, and must decide if we want a
rustproofing/undercoating.  When we bought the last one, many reports in
 media said this was not needed- factory rustproofing was adequate.
Main reason we are buying a new one is the old one is rusting out.

I noticed that when I was driving yesterday, every time I started
driving at 40 Mph or
higher for at least 10 minutes my head lights and everything inside the
car would

I am looking to buy a used truck.  I will not drive off road or be
engaged in hauling any items.  I just like the pick up truck style.  I
am wondering what is the most reliable truck for normal usage.  I am
looking at trucks from the years 1999-2002.  My main concern is

I have a 454 that was marinized by PCM in my 1989 Supra Saltare ski boat.
Ever since I purchased the boat last year it has been running horribly at
WOT -- this question is about something different however.  Stick with me --  
it may get long.  I'm a complete amateur at this stuff ...

My 93 Honda accords transmission just broke.
I bought my car for $3700 last year.
Options:
Rebuilt: $1800

I'm looking for advice about the best way to service
the car after warranty. I have 2001 Honda Accord.
Should I continue all the routine services with Honda's
authorized dealer or are there other, better and more