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Piston Slap: Need a “Hans and Franz” ABS Workout?
Craig writes: Sajeev, Some time ago I purchased a 1995 (E36) BMW M3 as a project car. Mostly I have limited myself to bringing the maintenance up to date. I have a more than averagely equipped...
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Piston Slap: An Inappropriate Grab?
TTAC Commentator flipper35 writes: Hi Sajeev, We have a 2000 Dodge Durango 2WD with rear abs (hub assembly is different than if the front had abs if it matters) and 165k miles. It has been a pretty...
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No Credit Score? Show Your Cable Bill, Get Approved
New technology is allowing buyers with no credit score – due to a lack of credit history or a personal bankruptcy – to get vehicle financing via examination of documents like the payment history of...
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Moody’s: Underwriting Standards, Borrower Credit Declining
The global outlook for Auto Back Securities (ABS) is steady – except in North America, where underwriting standards and borrower credit are slipping. The latest news comes from ratings agency Moody’s,...
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Piston Slap: Liberal Bleeding, Flushing Brake Fluid
(photo courtesy: www.tacomaworld.com) Gregg writes: Sajeev, I have a 2006 Tacoma with 50K miles and anti-lock brakes. I feel it is time to change the brake fluid as a preventative maintenance measure....
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Piston Slap: A Fusion of Malcontent?
(photo courtesy: autoopinion.blogspot.com/) Casey writes: Dear Sajeev, I love your column! Anyway long story short I’m an idiot. When I met my wife she had a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac that was in...
View ArticlePiston Slap: Save Bacon or Save Face?
Isaac writes: Recently my family was sitting around the table discussing how my youngest sister will obtain her driving permit in a month to begin the wonderful process of becoming a licensed driver....
View ArticleDon’t Bother With the Garage Tonight: Nissan Recalls Over 215,000 Vehicles in...
Nissan North America is recalling 215,124 vehicles in the United States and another 19,761 units in Canada due to an anti-lock brake pump defect that could pose a fire hazard. Affected models include...
View ArticlePiston Slap: The Sable’s Spurious Speed Sensing?
Longtime TTAC Commentator Golden2husky writes: Dear Sajeev: I have a problem with my old ’92 Sable. About a year ago the ABS started to lightly engage while the wheel was turned hard left or right as...
View ArticleHyundai Recalls Over 400,000 Elantras Due to Short/Fire Risk
Hyundai Motor America is recalling nearly 430,000 vehicles in the United States over a short risk that could create a fire hazard. Affected models include Hyundai Elantras from the 2006-2011 model...
View ArticleMore Hyundai/Kia Fire Recalls Related to ABS Controller
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the United States over a potential short in the antilock brake system of select models. Problem vehicles include around 180,000 examples of the...
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