I have had a number of used cars over 10 years old.  Most things I
repair take longer than i anticipated.
Replacing the fuel injectors on a Datsun 280 Z was a nightmare.  Dealer
wanted 850 to do it.  I could buy the injectors for $29 each.   It took

Any thoughts about the quality or safety of chinese cars?  They were
shown at the auto show.  (I wont buy a China car regardless of quality)
If China is considered to be an enemy why are we importing their cars?
Whats next Iran and N. Korean cars?

I got a used car with its headlights partially painted over, as if for
decoration.  I'd like to remove the paint, but using a solvent like
acetone or nail polish remover scuffs up the headlight plastic
underneath the paint.

I cannot connect, on 2 different computers, and on 2 different cars
(2001 Land Rover DiscoII, Lexus LS400 1996).  I get an alternating
BUSY and TERMINATE button on a window with red captions saying its
trying to connect ("Scanning all interfaces. Initialization is taking

Can someone please explain to me how an engine computer can possibly
know which of the N number of cylinders is misfiring? I cannot see
there being any sensors right at the cylinders themselves.
Thanks!

I ordered a key from my dealership, it would open the door but won't
start the ignition also won't let me change the gear. I'm thinking of
dissabling the security device  that they say has a magnet that would
identify only my original key. I parked in a alternate parking and I

I have a short in the switches somewhere in the power windows.
If I disconnect the switches on the drivers side to the power windows
on the passenger side, (front and rear), all works fine, except the
windows on the passenger side will not work.

Back in 2003 the original Delco alternator failed on my 93 Geo Prizm.  I
replaced it with a remanufactured Delco from Advance that came with a
lifetime warranty.  The part failed about a year later, I got a
replacement, and the replacement is now starting to fail.

I have 9.5 year old Yokohama 195 HR60/15 Avid H4's with approx 40% front 60%
rear tread left. There is a significant shimmy at approx 30-50 mph which is
not noticable until the tires have been driven for 2-3 miles. Dealer refuses
to balance them as he says they are too old and ...

I am the author of a new website www.eautostation.com. My website
allows customers to post their car problems and mechanics to bid on
them. Any one can register as a mechanic. Here is the problem I dont
know much about cars. When a customer posts a car problem they are

A friend has offered me a 1994 pontiac gran am for 300.00
it is a good car. however he says the fuel pump is bad.
are the fuel pumps located in the gas tank now or somewhere
along the frame rail ?

I am working on my truck and can't remove the front drive shaft from
the transfer case. Is there a special way it comes off? I have hit it
with a hammer and used a flat screwdriver as well as a chisel to try
and separate the flanges but to no avail it is still together. It is

Does anyone know how to install hood release cable on 98 honda
passport?  it should be similar to any other honda passport model or
isuzu rodeo.  I looked on full sevice manual book at Honda dealer and
it doesn't mention how to install hood release cable.  I am looking

I do NOT have a garage or place to keep my car out of
weather in winter
Live in north Missouri so we get sleet. ice, snow here
Id like to buy an inexpensive car cover from Costco for

I've got an '84 Pontiac Firebird (130K) w/ a 700R4 overdrive automatic.
I noticed this once or twice last year and again the other day when it
dipped to about 30F locally. The transmission wouldn't hold or maintain
4th (OD). Basically I could be driving along on flat expressway with