When were SAABs discontinued? 2011 The end of an era: Saab cars go defunct in 2011 After the company’s 20-year merger with Scania-Vabis came to an end in 1989, American car giant General Motors took a 50 per cent share of the new Saab Automobile business before making the company a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2000. […]
Read MoreWhy does my car lose gas so fast?
Why does my car lose gas so fast? Having bad oxygen sensors and air filters can reduce your gas mileage by up to 20%. If they misfire, or are working poorly, this can affect your gas mileage in a negative way. Having bad fuel injectors can cause bad mileage. This is because the fuel injectors […]
Read MoreWhy is my car making a popping noise when I turn?
Why is my car making a popping noise when I turn? Damaged CV joint: The most common cause of a clicking or popping sound from the wheels is a broken CV joint. When a CV joint becomes damaged, the axle loses its flexibility, and will make a constant clicking noise when the wheels are turned. […]
Read MoreCan you flat tow a Saturn Vue AWD?
Can you flat tow a Saturn Vue AWD? No, not unless the drive train is disconnected from the wheels. Not easy to do on a Saturn Vue. This avoids damage to the transmission. The only really suitable cars for flat-towing are 4WD cars with manual selected 4WD such as older Chev Trackers & Suzuki Sidekicks. […]
Read MoreWhy is Yugo the worst car?
Why is Yugo the worst car? Unfortunately, many attributes of the car led it to become known as the “worst car ever.” The car was cheap and not constructed well. Most owners experienced breakdowns. Despite passing safety tests, the Yugo usually did not fare well in crashes. Also, the fuel efficiency was extremely poor for […]
Read MoreWhy does my Hyundai Santa Fe battery die after 2 days?
Why does my Hyundai Santa Fe battery die after 2 days? I took the car to two dealerships already, and both say the battery is fine and there are no draws. Every time I leave the car in the garage for 2+ days the battery goes dead. I believe it’s something I’m doing wrong. What […]
Read MoreWhat is the VIN code for a Porsche 993?
What is the VIN code for a Porsche 993? Porsche Option Codes – All models – To check your cars VIN options use our VIN look up service. 001 Carrera Cup Version (964, 993 & 996) 002 RS Touring Version. 002 Basic Carrera RS. 003 Group N GT1 Carrera RS. 004 Carrera GT/996 GT3RS. 005 […]
Read MoreWhats the worst thing you can do to a car?
Whats the worst thing you can do to a car? 10 worst things to do to your car Putting off recommended/scheduled maintenance. Ignoring the “check engine” light. Not changing the oil, or not having it changed on time. Not checking tire pressure. Neglecting coolant, brake, transmission and other fluid services. Continuing to drive when the […]
Read MoreHow to check engine codes on miata?
How to check engine codes on miata? Summary of Steps: With the ignition off, connect the TEN terminal to one of the several GND terminals using a jumper wire or paperclip. Turn on the ignition switch, but don’t start the engine. Count the number of long and short flashes to indicate the malfunction code. When […]
Read MoreHow to programming the keys on a Land Rover?
How to programming the keys on a Land Rover? 2 Put one of the keys in the ignition and turn it to the first click and then back off within five seconds to put the car into initialization mode. From this point, you must continue key programming within 30 seconds or the system times out […]
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