Anyone here know of any sugnificant differences between the Matrix and the
Pontiac Vibe besides the obvious body styling ones?
Thanks!

My Toyota started to lose horsepower and pickup over about a week
period. It caught me in a surprise situation, so I was unable to get a
diagnosis as the first symptom appeared.
It all started by the car not pulling uphill well. Instead of going

I'm buying insurance for a 2000 Toyota Camry CE.  The insurance
company asks about a few things that I have no answer.  The manual
that comes with it seems to be the one for all Camry models.  So no
specific info on CE model.

1997 Tacoma. I need to remove the dashboard to replace my check engine
light. Any idea how to remove the dash? Does it unbolt or snap off? Its
just not possible to reach from behind the dash.

Recently i've noticed a few things when i'm driving that point to the clutch
slipping in my Celica, so i'm going to get it replaced by a transmission
place near my home.
Just wondering if anyone know's how long that will take? Even just a rough

There's one article on forbes web site (listed by yahoo too!)
that intrigues me a bit ;
The Least-Safe Cars 2006  - Forbes.com
By Dan Lienert

Enquiring minds want to know.
Sorry if I missed your follow up answer.....

what's a good tire to put on my 98 corolla?
I went to discount tire and they recommended the goodyear  Assurance
ComforTred.
will this be good enough during michigan winters? I used to drive an all

I purchased an OBD II scanner, and read a DTC(P0420). When I am reading
the OBD manual, I don't know what is "pending code", and when and why
it is there(under what condition it generates a pending code?)? I have
cleared the DTC, but manual mentions that OBD 2 Drive cycle must be

This has to be the funniest thing that I found all day:
Headline "Asian vehicles rank low in survey"
Survey: Out of 31 vehicles deemed most reliable, 29 are Asian 2 are
American.

My friend just got a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The title says it all. For the
life of him, he can't figure it out. He says they are automatic and no
controls...
I have a very good reason as to why the headlights needs to be shut off at

I have a message for car buyers, particularly women. Even at the most
upstanding dealerships, car salesmen can be full of tricks. Be prepared
with pricing information that's so readily available on the web. Also
learn from women like myself who got the full dealership treatment. I

I am curious where the RAV4 is made for the European market.
Thanx in advance.

I have an '85 PU w/ the 22RE engine.
My existing temp sensor(for the gauge, not the FI)
is intermittent so I bought a new one from the dealer.
Their parts guy said no gasket is needed, and none