General Auto Repair

The only Chrysler van in production, the Chrysler Town & Country, was introduced in 1990 as a minivan. It has a few nameplate variants, such as the Dodge Caravan, and the discontinued Plymouth...

The Ford Fusion has received much attention over the years for its comfortable, straightforward design. It was named 2010 Car of the Year by Motor Trend. But transmission difficulties plague some...

The Focus is a compact car manufactured by American automaker Ford and sold in many different markets around the world, The Focus has been available in the Unites States since 2000 and was...

The Rio is a subcompact car produced since 2000 by South Korean automaker Kia. The Rio was redesigned for the 2005 model year and in 2009 it is offered as a four-door sedan and five-door...

The Mercedes-Benz C230 is one of the trims of the automaker's compact sedan C-Class series. It made its debut in 1997 and was produced as the sports-oriented coupe (Kompressor) in 1999 and 2000....

The GMC Savana is a full-size van manufactured by the General Motors Truck Company, a division of General Motors (GM) that specializes in trucks, vans and SUVs. It shares a platform with its more...

One of the biggest expenses of a new or used car is the cost of professional repairs and maintenance. While regular service is necessary to keep a car safe and running its best, many of the work...

The Pilot is a crossover sport-utility vehicle manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 2003. For the 2009 model year, the Honda Pilot was redesigned. It has been offered in several trim...

The A4 is a compact executive car produced by German automaker Volkswagen and is sold through its Audi division. Between 2001 and 2009, the A4 was offered as a convertible based on the B6 and B7...

The Ford F-250 belongs to the popular F-Series pick-up truck line-up manufactured since 1948. Initially, apart from its size (it traditionally weighs 3/4 tons), the F-250 was virtually...

Making its debut for the 1998 model year from the Ford Motor Company's luxury division, the Lincoln Navigator was the first full-size luxury SUV as well as Lincoln's first SUV. It joined the...

Over the years, Ford Expedition owners have reported a variety of problems with the defroster in this vehicle. Frequently the problems lead to a common cause, but troubleshooting is complicated....

Sold between 1994 and 2002, the Honda Passport was a compact SUV, marking Honda's entry into the truck market. However, the vehicle was produced by another automaker, Isuzu. In fact, it was also...

Introduced in 1992, the GMC Yukon is one of the two full-size SUVs offered by General Motors, the other being the Chevrolet Tahoe (In fact, both vehicle share the same platform). It was a...

The Mercury Mountaineer, a midsize SUV, can be considered the luxury version of the Ford Explorer. It shares many of the Explorer's main features, as well as being manufactured by a Ford marque...

The Honda Odyssey made its debut in 1995, built on the Accord platform. For its second generation, however, it was built on a brand new platform. Since then, the Odyssey has become one of the most...

The Infiniti G series has been produced intermittently since 1991 by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Company. Between 2003 and 2007, the G35 was offered as a two-door coupe to compliment the...

While sliding doors on a minivan can develop various problems, Chrysler vans have suffered from two particular malfunctions over the years. Neither condition has led to any known injuries, and...

The Cadillac DeVille has been among the luxury car offerings from American automaker General Motors through its Cadillac line since 1949. Re-branded the Cadillac DTS in 2006, the DeVille had been...

The compact PT Cruiser is a retro-style wagon or convertible produced by American automaker Chrysler. The PT Cruiser debuted in 2000, with the convertible version arriving in 2005. Both body...

Mazda cars and trucks are known for their speed and efficiency, and they are among the top-rated vehicles for long trips involving interstate traveling. Of course, drivers would like to increase...

The Ion was an entry-level compact car produced by American automaker General Motors through its Saturn division. The Ion was produced between 2003 and 2007, replacing the earlier Saturn S Series....

The CR-V is a small, four-door crossover SUV from Japanese automaker Honda. It was first sold in Japan in 1996 and came to the North American market in 2007. The CR-V was redesigned in 2002, and...

The XL7 was a mid-size SUV available from Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation between 1998 and 2009. The vehicle was sold alongside the compact Vitara model. The XL7 was redesigned for the...

Founded in 1985, the Saturn division of General Motors began selling cars in 1991. For nearly 20 years, Saturn's vehicle offerings have ranged from compact coupes and sedans to sports cars and...

American automaker General Motors began producing and marketing cars through its Saturn division in 1991. For nearly 20 years, Saturn offered cars and SUVs that ranged from entry-level economy...

Korean automaker Kia has produced the Sedona minivan since 1999 and has offered it for sale in the U.S. since 2003. Redesigned for the 2006 model year, the Sedona continues to be among the...

The Taurus is one of the all-time best selling cars from American automaker Ford Motor Company. The Taurus was first offered as a 1986 model, and since then the Taurus name has been used on...

Some may find this hard to believe, but lead acid batteries have been used for more than 100 years. When it comes to batteries storing energy, the same chemical principles are still being applied...

Manufactured between 1999 and 2003, the Lexus RX300 was one of the first "crossover" vehicles that blended the attributes of a truck and a passenger car. The vehicle was so successful that Lexus...

Clutch slipping and clutch drag are two problems that can occur as clutches wear out. They are opposite problems that can occur with any clutch on any type of vehicle and require some type of...

If you start to experience problems with your Chevy truck, the first thing you should do is check all recall announcements for your make and model. It is likely that faulty parts are the source of...