I just found two listings (by different dealerships in different States) for what purported to be used Prius Fours, which, when I checked the VIN at carfax.com, turned out to be Prius Twos. Is this kind of thing common with other models and makes, or is bait and switch easier and more common...

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This is not exactly the average rescue plan out there, but perhaps it is the one with the most common sense. Why bother rescuing something that deserves dying, and rather grab the opportunity to make people go out there an enjoy the smartest vehicle ever created? Oh no. Can we ever show cleverness...

Hi, I don't know what came over my girlfriend, but a few days ago she decided to take her extremely nice BMW to a hole-in-the-wall shop to have the windows tinted. She didn't tell me until the day of the appointment. The guy charged like $100, which was my first clue that it wasn't going to...

I thought I'd save some money buying and replacing three engine belts myself -- AC, PS/WP, and Alternator. The job turned out to be a lot harder than I imagined. Day 1. (Afternoon, actually; it's really hot out there.) The outermost belt (the A/C) gave up quickly once I figured out the idler...

I'm about to purchase a new or used vehicle. Just wondering if people have successfully been able to have dealers remove their dealer decal. Or is this best to do on your own after you buy the car. Thanks

Does anyone recommend or not recommend using Synthetic ATF (Mobil most likely) in a 2005 Lincoln Town Car signature limited? The car would normally take Mercon V. I'm looking for real longevity out of the transmission and perhaps, but secondarily, smoother shifting and a performance edge. But...

QUOTE: The Queen has revealed that she is a fan of London’s dark blue Boris Bikes – although unlike her counterparts in ‘bicycle monarchies’ such as the Netherlands and Denmark, it’s a pretty safe bet that Her Majesty will never be seen riding through the streets of the capital on two...

I had rented a car and had listed a friend as an additional driver. When he was parking - he happened to slightly scratche against another car that was near by. There was a minor scratch on the rented car in the front bumper. On the other car also there was a very minor scratch - no dents. The...

Can anyone quote me published 0-60 times (from a Car & driver, etc.) for a 2003 & 2004 Avalon? Looked on the mag's various web sites, couldn't fint it. TIA Dan

Greetings, Recently I posted a message to an auto newsgroup, it may have been this one, and I had replys of disapproval for my choice of where I got my auto information. I said I read Car and Driver and Consumer Reports. It was the second of these that I was given a hard time about. I don't see...

How to remove the liftgate panel on Windstar to change the wiper motor? I already broke a small corner of the plastic panel. How should I do it right to remove the panel safely? Thanks. Jian

The car I saw was not a Toyota Echo - though not a car fanatic, I know what both the Echo and the Toyota symbol look like. I want to say that it was a "Tuscan", but in doing a search on the net, all I come up with is a model from TVR that looks like a race car - nothing like what I saw.

I have a 1998 Plymouth Breeze, base model with no power locks, and the trunk release is the latch on the floor beside the driver's seat. Is there any way to add a keyless entry system &/or a remote starter system to this vehicle?

I am trying to locate a gas cap for a 1975 Pacer. I am told that this year the cap is not the same as later years. It is a disc that matches the color of the car. A friend who is 90 and bought the 75 pacer new has lost his gas cap after 28 years of driving the car. It would mean a lot if I could...

I got a nail in one of my tires (left rear). The nail entered the tire between the tread and teh sidewall, sort of on an angle into the tire. The tire retailer said they could not repair the tire because it did not go in flush at the bottom (tread area), so I had to buy a new one ($150!!). Does...

Greetings, I love autos and this is my first posting to this newsgroup. I'm always reading Car and Driver, Consumer Reports, and looking at autos on Ebay, Carmax, and Auto Trader. Here's my problem: I can't decide which vehicle would be best for my family. I'm married with 2 children, ages 10...

What car brands that are currently still in production and have the smallest engines? I recall some small Japanese cars, like Daihatsu, Mazda500 (500cc), Fiat600 or 750 (600cc and 750cc). How big of an engine is BMW Isetta? Is it still being produced now? What about French cars .. .like Citroen CV,...

Hi, Some car has the so called 'windshield molding'. I wonder what's the main function of that thing ? It just looks like a seal around your windsheild...

I have an older vehicle and am thinking of upgrading. Are Tempo and Taurus vehicles worth looking into. Are certain years good and other years particularly bad? Thanks in advance Denny B