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Click & Clack: Are professional tools worth the high prices?

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi/King Features Syndicate

Dear Tom and Ray: I have a question that doesn't involve a car problem. I am currently going to school to earn an associate of applied science in the automotive field. Ever since high-school auto class, I have heard the names Snap-on, Matco and Mac a... Full story

First Cadillac wagon in North America

By Ann M. Job/Associated Press

Station wagons have been passé in the United States for years, but this didn't stop Cadillac from launching its first U.S.-built wagon. The 2010 CTS Wagon is a nicely sized, comfortable, five-passenger car with cargo space that's easier to re... Full story

Under The Hood: Check gauges' accuracy before changing thermostat

By Brad Bergholdt/ McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Q: With the recent warmer weather, I've noticed my pickup will sometimes run hotter than I think it should. I'm wondering if changing the thermostat to a colder one would help. – Terrence Rumsfeld A: Let's assume that the cooling system is ful... Full story

Click & Clack: Olive oil good for many things, but not repelling snow

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi/King Features Syndicate

Dear Tom and Ray: We had a big snowstorm this week. Not wanting to scrape the ice off my windshield, the night before the storm I looked around for something to put under my wipers to keep the ice off. Unable to come up with anything, I contemplated... Full story

Suzuki offers alternative to Camry, Accord

By Ann M. Job/Associated Press

It's not a typical marketing technique. Japanese automaker Suzuki, well known for its motorcycles, is reaching out to its motorcycle owners as it launches its newest car, the 2010 Kizashi. With exterior styling that is similar to a Volkswagen sedan,... Full story

Automotive Q-and-A: Testing a throttle position sensor

By Brad Bergholdt/ McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Q: I own a 1993 Corsica 2.2 liter five-speed with 146,000 miles. The car is well maintained, as I am a former mechanic. Here is my problem. When I leave off the throttle quickly, the car bucks. The condition is enhanced by a cold engine or cold ambie... Full story

Click & Clack: An answer to your air-bag problem – no charge

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi/King Features Syndicate

Dear Tom and Ray: I recently purchased a 2009 Chevy Traverse. My wife, who is a vertically challenged 5 feet 1 inch, likes to sit on a cushion to gain greater visibility. However, when she sits in the front passenger seat with a fabric material cushi... Full story

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