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Agreed. My wife is originally from Shawano and I'm from MKE. Once we left for the USAF in 1996, we knew we'd never be back. Every time we return for a visit it amazes me how many new-ish cars are rotting. My sister's 2013 Caravan is as rotten as a pear.

Best response on the topic! Those silly commercials showing clowns servicing their own cars with cans of "A/C Pro" is a real laugher... but at 30-40 bucks a can to gullible consumers it's like printing money.

This is a key point for those desiring to keep older cars. My DDs are an '86 Daytona and an '05 Caravan. Since the former is basically a glorified K-car under the skin, parts - even NOS - are still easy (and cheap) to find. And there were so many Chrysler minvans built, the parts situation is...

When I buy a used car, it's far more important to me that the previous owner kept meticulous records. If you were ever to buy a car from me, you'd receive extremely detailed maintenance records, receipts, etc. (most of which are in paper and PDF). And that big ol' folder is a heck of a lot...

I clicked because I thought the question was about one of these:

Absolutely. The Deregulation Act of 1978 changed everything...for better or worse. In my opinion it was a net positive to remove government influence from fares, routes, etc.; however, the steep competition that ensued has mostly destroyed what once was a wonderful experience. As a child in...

The fact we (at least in the US) have a free market-driven economy in lieu of a communist government-centric economy. In our market, the majority of people just aren't interested in EVs, despite relentless marketing efforts and government incentives. That will likely change, but we're not...

Absolutely a myth. Cast iron requires at least 1800 degrees F to alter shape or deform. And said alteration would be temporary. If a cold-water quenching were to have any effect whatsoever, it would likely be in the form of outright breakage or cracking. This is basic metallurgy...

Lighten up, Francis. It's called humor. Try it sometime. About a decade ago I was working with the Salvadoran Air Force and made a few trips to the San Salvador area. One of their bases is adjacent to a coffee plantation, which encompasses a very large hill. While having a few drinks at the...

Which has no bearing on anything. I'm running original 20+-year-old, leak-free hoses on my Caravan. All R134a hoses are of the barrier variety, so if they're not physically damaged/leaking there's no reason to replace them. They're not tires or drive belts... Eighty bucks for hoses (suction...

Best response yet! People who are actually ready to buy a home would do well to control expectations, don't buy more than they need, and save a lot more than 10% for a down-payment. And for those in hopelessly expensive areas without commensurate income? It happens. Move. There are always...

I'm not sure if we agree or disagree here. This forum is chock-full of DIY-ers who seem to be much more interested in mechanicals, maintenance, vehicle longevity, and the like. I think that's a main reason most of us read and contribute to this fine website. About the only thing...

With reputable shops and brakes it's actually the opposite. There is immense liability inherent with brake systems, so if anything they will tend to oversell and over-replace anything that's suspect.

All the time! I also wash only my right hand to save soap and clean only my left ear to cut down on those exorbitant Q-tip expenditures.

Good topic. I still get C&D and MT in my mailbox, but I paid $4.95 each for four-year subscriptions. And then they went to six copies per year. They used to be periodicals of choice for my frequent domestic flights, but now reside firmly in a rack across from the throne. The reviews have...

How is this an "official" AAP thread when the name isn't even correct? It's Advance, not Advanced. Are there similar threads for SNAPA, D'oh Reilly, Auto Bone, and Wal-Mort?

About 95% of the time I maintain my pressure with a bike tire pump. Depending upon tire size, I get one pound for every 6-8 pumps. Much easier this way if you only need a pound or two...and it actually takes much longer for me to fire up the compressor and wait for pressure to build, drag out...

Sorry...Tom, Richard, and Harry! Hope I don't ever have to reference **** Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve, comic strip detective **** Tracy, or former VP **** Cheney! Getting a little silly here...

Although I think backup cameras can be a handy addition to a driver's toolkit, their virtual omnipresence seems to be causing unintended consequences in terms of driver courtesy. For example, why is it every Tom, ****, and Harry is suddenly compelled to back into parking spots at busy...

Like most other companies, USAA's rates can be really wild depending on ZIP code and other factors. I was stationed in southern Illinois (St Louis area) from 2015-22 before returning to Texas. I can tell you that USAA was totally non-competitive with every quote I received. I've been a member...