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Rear Window—Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some ...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025
The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)
You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unle...
Published on: Mar 16, 2025
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the ve...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025
Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)
A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fuel economy and that the engine was running rough. Plus, the Check Engine light was on. Our ...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024
Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)
The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened.
Usually, ...
Published on: Nov 10, 2024
Don't Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair)
Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when vehicles were simpler and it wasn't too hard for a ...
Published on: Oct 06, 2024
The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)
Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But ...
Published on: Sep 30, 2024
Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and p...
Published on: Sep 30, 2024