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Reader Question: Avoiding the “Latest Stuff”?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Scott asks: I was wondering if you have a recommendation? I too am sick of direct injection, twin turbochargers, 4 cylinders, sensors, sensors,...
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Reader Question: Stockpiling Parts?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Tom asks: I have a 2007 Buick LaCrosse CX that I bought used two years ago. It’s a good-looking car with about 75,000 miles and runs great. I...
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Reader Question: EVs and the Grid
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Paul asks: Can the power grid support this fleet of EVs? My reply: There are actually several regional grids rather than one national grid – and...
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Reader Question: The Fiction of Ownership?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Jon writes: An interesting column on Coonman in your state. The amount of info tracking is getting ridiculous. I’m not looking forward to the...
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Reader Question: Barrett Jackson?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Jetta Guy asks: Have you thought about attending and blogging from the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction events? I love watching it and learning...
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Reader Question: No Start Lincoln?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! J. Gale asks: I have an ’05 Lincoln with 150,000 miles which I bought new. It sputtered and quit after stopping at a stop sign.Replaced crank cam...
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Reader Question: The Volt and Octane?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Jeremy asks: As you know, I picked up a used Volt over the holidays. It calls for premium fuel. I’ve read conflicting reports of whether it’s...
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Reader Question: The Future of Diesel?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Charlie asks: I impulsively bought a Ford F-150 diesel on a year end close out without much research – including DEF issues and fuel costs. I...
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Reader Question: The Electric Hummer?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Zane asks: I’m sure you’ve heard the news by now about the electric Hummer. Once again GM has dropped the ball. In this decade of cheap gas, an...
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Reader Question: Maintaining the Old Stuff?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Mark asks: I just caught your column about John Deere and “unrepairability – but am wondering about repairing the older stuff you mention. I’m 27...
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Reader Question: Which Soobie Engine?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Matthew asks: I have a question for you about the Subaru Outback since you reviewed a 2020 recently. I’m looking at used 2017 models and am on...
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Reader Rant: Thanks!
Here’s the latest reader rant, along with my reply! Zane writes: Just writing to say thanks. I’ve been sharing your links and articles on forums when you see people say “Eletric carz are teh futurer!!”...
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Reader Question: John Deer and the Right to Repair?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Harold asks: I managed a JD Dealership for 13 years until JD forced us out of business. You are correct about new JD tractors. The new JD...
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Reader Question: Asian Ads?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Ed asks: Hi Eric, love your site and if I ever have enough after paying taxes on things I “own” and trying to get my kids to adulthood, EP Autos...
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Reader Question: The Rental Car Nanny?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Mark asks: Yesterday I drove a rented Elantra from Charlotte up to Harrisonburg, Va. It’s a five hour ride. After about three and a half hours I...
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Reader Question: TSBs?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Tom asks: I found out from my mechanic that there is a service bulletin out about my 2007 LaCrosse CX describing an oil leak at the valve seals...
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Reader Question: What Are They Trying to Do?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Becky asks: Last November I rented a vehicle to drive to a burial ceremony about three states away. The rental agent provided a Jeep Cherokee. I...
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Reader Question: Suburban Advice?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Lee asks: I have owned a handful of Chevy Suburbans. Currently have a 2010. For marital bliss am considering a “newer” year make. Don’t use or...
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Reader Question: Would You Buy a CVT?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Charlie asks: Almost every new car seems to come with a CVT transmission as the one and only choice. I have never liked them and have heard...
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Reader Question: Turbo Hyundai . . . or Not?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! James asks: 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Which is better – less maintenance, fuel, etc. – the regular 4 cylinder version or the turbocharged 4 cylinder...
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