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Honda Accord & Honda Crosstour Recall
If you drive a 2012 Honda Accord, you might want to get your vehicle checked. Effective 1/31/12, Honda issued a recall for certain 2012 Accords and Crosstour vehicles. Reason for the Honda Recall There appears to be a problem with either the driver or passenger side airbags. These are the airbags that come from the [...]
Honda Voluntary Recall
If you drive a Honda Accord (model years 2005-2010), a Honda CR-V (model years 2007-2010) or a Honda Element (model years 2005-2008) you should take a look at this news release . In essence Honda has issued a recall for the above-mentioned vehicles because of an automatic transmission software problem. The issue is not a [...]
1996 Nissan Maxima
My son, a college student, recently purchased a 1996 Nissan Maxima. Knowing that we had owned Nissans in the past, he felt his purchase was a good one (unfortunately, he purchased the car before we had a chance to look at it). On the outside, the car looked good. Black car with black leather interior, [...]
Stay on Top of Your Ford Windstar Sub Frame Reimbursement
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I submitted my receipts in order to get reimbursed for replacing my 2001 Windstar’s subframe. At the time when we submitted the information to the Ford dealership we were told we’ll get a check in two weeks. Since we submitted the information on March 11th, two weeks later [...]
Getting Reimbursed for a Ford Windstar Sub Frame
As I’ve written a few times on this blog here and here, Ford Windstars manufactured in the years 1999 to 2003 have a defective sub frame. Ford finally issued a recall and is now in the process of replacing thousands of defective subframes. If you haven’t already called your local Ford dealer to schedule an [...]
Ahhh, the Sweet Smell of Success!!!
Thank you to all of you Ford owners who decided to let your voices be heard. Ford is now issuing a recall on the rusted subframe problem! For more information, check out the National Transit and Highway Administration’s Recall Campaign # 11V030000 In other words, Ford has to fix the defective subframe problem, free of [...]
Free Vehicle Maintenance Services: Saving Money on Routine Car Care
There are several ways you can save money and obtain free services when it comes to purchasing and/or maintaining a car. There are some car owners who can forgo the maintenance expense of owning a car by using public transportation. However, not all car owners have that option. For those individuals living in areas where [...]
Free Used Car Safety and Reliability Ratings
Anyone in the market for a used car understands the importance of finding out as much about the vehicle’s history to ensure the purchase of a reliable car. Many car buyers understand the importance of obtaining a CARFAX history report (learn how to get a CARFAX report for free) on a vehicle prior to purchase, [...]
Update to Ford Windstar Subframe Investigation
I recently sent an email to the National Highway Transit and Safety Administration regarding the status of the Ford Windstar sub frame recall. About a month or so ago, at the request of the NHTSA I forwarded photos of my rusted out subframe to them so, I thought I might as well use the same [...]
Do I Need a Job to Buy a Car?
This question comes up every once in a while, especially from newly licensed drivers, and the simple answer as to whether or not you need to justify a car is…it depends. New Car vs. Old Car If you’re buying a used or older car that only costs $500 or $1,000 and you have the money [...]
Jeep Liberty Recalls
If you own a Jeep liberty, I suggest that you go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website to search their database for the latest safety defects and recalls. I happened to be on the site because I was checking the latest investigation on another potential recall and found out that the 2003 [...]
Finding a Non Rusted Subframe for a Ford Windstar
While the NHTSA is investigating the safety issue on the Ford Windstar subframe, you’re stuck driving an unsafe vehicle. For those of you who are late to the party, Ford Windstars, model years 1999-2003 are plagued with rusting, rotting subframes. Check out the earlier post on this subject. If your car was anything like my [...]
Another Potential Ford Windstar Recall
If you’re driving around in a Ford Windstar whose model year falls between 1999 through 2003, there is a chance that you’re affected a safety issue that is a potential recall. I say potential recall because it’s currently in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation stages. It may prove to be a recall [...]
Edmunds 2010 Top Rated Used Cars
If you’re in the market for a used car, you might want to get yourself a Hyundai Elantra. Choose any Elantra manufactured from 2003 to 2008 and you’ll probably be a happy camper. According to Edmunds.com, the Hyundai Elantra was awarded the annual Used Car Best Bet award. Because of their safety, reliability and availability [...]
How to Set a Fair Car Price for Private Sale using Edmunds
Setting a fair car price is key when it comes to private car sales. Although you may not t have all of the tools that a dealership might have when it comes to surveying the market and setting a fair price, you do have Edmunds. Edmunds has a host of online tools that will help [...]
