Car Shoppers Rate Quality as Most Important Factor, According to CarMax Survey
Sep 29, 2010
RICHMOND, Va.--According to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nationââ¬â¢s largest retailer of used cars, more Americans say quality is the factor that most influences their car buying decision. âWhich of the following factors most influences your car-buying decision?â More ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2010
HYUNDAI / SONATA 2011 Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: SEP 23, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V426000 NHTSA Action Number: PE10035 Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 139500 Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTUR ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Recall 2011 Sonata Sedans in U.S
Sep 26, 2010
SEOUL September 26, 2010; Ju-min Park and Hyunjoo Jin writing for Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor, South Korea's top automaker, will recall some 139,500 Sonata sedans sold in the United States, due to problems with the steering wheel that could cause a loss or reduction of control. The automaker announced the recal ... Continue reading
October is Fall Car Care Month: Time to Take Care of Your Vehicle Investment
Sep 22, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Celebrate Fall Car Care Month in October by getting your vehicle in shape for the cold weather approaching and protecting your mobile investment. The Car Care Council recommends taking care of simple maintenance now to avoid costly repairs down the road. "Making your v ... Continue reading
Full Size Spare; Can You LOVE A Car Without One?
Sep 22, 2010
Full Size Spare, E-Carmony is a new web site that provides vehicle buyers with the power to find their perfect match in their next vehicle. If having a full size spare in your car is important to you, put it (and other needs, wants, dimensions, capacities and performance criteria) at the top of your e-Carmony Prioritie ... Continue reading
October is Fall Car Care Month: Hot Summer Temps Can Cause Winter Battery Trouble
Sep 15, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following record high temperatures this summer, many car owners could face major car battery problems when winter arrives because heat, more than cold, shortens battery life, according to the Car Care Council. Before winter sets in, make sure your vehicle's battery is ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. September 14, 2010; Honda will recall 3,336 2010 model year Accord Crosstour vehicles in the U.S. to inspect and potentially replace the front passenger airbag. Recent testing revealed that certain front passenger airbag modules installed in a limited number of 2010 Accord Crosstours do not meet one as ... Continue reading
What Happens to Your Car at 100,000 Miles
Sep 15, 2010
Not much, it's a lot like when it hits 99,000 miles or 101,000 miles. ... Continue reading
AAIA Defends Aftermarket Parts in Complaint to FTC
Aug 31, 2010
Association Claims Honda Violating Magnuson-Moss Act BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A formal complaint has been made to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), responding strongly to recent position statements made by Honda regarding aftermarket p ... Continue reading
Fewer Oil Changes; Advises Edmunds.com
Aug 31, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information, today provided consumers with money-saving, environmentally-friendly advice related to how often they should get an oil change. âAs a result, countless dollars and gallons of engine oil are wasted every year.â "Many car owners ... Continue reading
Go Green, Save Green - Tips from the Car Care Council
Aug 30, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 30 Being green doesn't have to mean you have to spend a lot of green. According to the Car Care Council, by properly maintaining your vehicle's fuel system, you will not only improve the performance of your vehicle, but lower its emissions and save money at the pump, too. "A well-maintained fuel sys ... Continue reading
1998-2003 Ford Windstar Recalled
Aug 27, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: FORD / WINDSTAR Model Year(s): 1998-2003 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 26, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V385000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 462750 Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1 ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall on Certain Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix Models
Aug 27, 2010
Click here for Customer FAQs for Corolla/Corolla Matrix Recall TORRANCE, Calif., August 26, 2010 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 1.13 million 2005-2008 Model Year Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles sold in the Unit ... Continue reading
Engine Repower Council Strongly Supports the Right to Repair Act
Aug 23, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Engine Repower Council strongly supports the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (S 3181/HR 2057) to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network. "E ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #7
Aug 22, 2010
Dear Tom, I own a '97 Buick LeSabre with a 3.8 engine. When I remove the gas cap to put in gas, there is a release of fumes from the spout from the buildup of pressure. What would cause this pressure? George from Blyth, NY George, There is a problem with the way the gas tank is purging pressure. Pressure inside the gas ... Continue reading
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