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    Cruise control scare

    Man that's scary. She did good to maintain control of the car. Isn't that why Toyota has recalled some of its cars; between the breaks, the gas pedal and cruise control going out of control?
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    Gender bias, alive and well

    I've been driving around on a donut for about a week and finally bought a tire. I went to a service station to have it mounted and asked what the charge would be. The mechanic tucked his thumbs in his belt loops, cleared his throat loudly and said, with a smile, I guess that''ll cost you...
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    New age mechanics

    I want someone who loves the car to work on it. If it's just a job, good enough might be all they're looking for. And I can't stand being ripped off. Like mechanics who say they changed a part and charge for it; but didn't.
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    Peformance?

    That also depends on what you consider high performance. I drive Jeeps, exclusively, because they perform and they're not afraid of speed. They take me where I want to go. They can be grungy or get dressed up. And, they're durable.
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    What to do do about tire sizes

    My daughter was given a car by her mother in law. The tires are sized 13;which she was told are no longer made. She's been riding on a donut for weeks now because she can't find her size tire even at U Pull It. What does she do now?
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    Replacing an engine

    My husband replaced the engine in his 1989 Jeep. Took forever. Things have to fit just so, things have to be held in place just so. I think the first time he left a wire disconnected. He had trouble redoing the 4wd. Really it took weeks. My advice, pay somebody who know what they're doing...
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    Fuel pump

    Get the repair manual for the car. Review that change out and then empty the gas tank. Know the steps and go for it. My husband changed out his fuel pump the other day and it didn't take that long at all. It's was a Jeep.
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    Frequent tire and brake repairs

    It has to be mechanical, I would think. I have sons who think their hiding the fact that they drag with my jeep and I don't have repairs like that.
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    Crown Vic to be retired

    I've been to New York and have ridden in one of those taxis, you need a tank to drive on those roads and handle the side swipes. Driving in that place is like a demolition derby run. Can't imagine what they're going to replace the Vic with.
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    Fuel pump 1989 Jeep

    Where is the fuse for this thing? I have a Cherokee Pioneer 4.0. I've checked the fuse panel. I need to check under the hood but I don't know where.
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    How to repair fiberglass bodyparts

    You can purchase a fiberglass repair kit. Otherwise your going to have to use replacement pieces. Metal replacement means getting a body shop to maanufacture the parts since they come in fiberglass.
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    Fan for AC and Heat went out

    The fan for my air and heat went out. We tried changing the fuse but we can't find one that is blown. Is there something else we need to check? Is there a fuse not with the others?
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