January 2024

Here’s what you should know about the Audi Airbag Recall Audi has determined that the vehicles listed below may be at risk due to a faulty airbag made by Takata. The problem stems from a defective inflator on the driver’s or passenger’s side. The Audi airbag recall applies mostly to vehicles made from 2002 to 2015. Drivers should take action immediately and avoid models with Takata airbags*. What exactly is the problem with the Audi airbags? The airbag’s inflator can have a potentially explosive and hazardous reaction to environmental moisture, … Read More
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Here’s brake assist does and how it works to keep you safe Brake Assist (BA), (also called BAS) is a safety system that applies maximum braking force when during a driver’s panic or emergency braking. Brake assist applies your brakes at full strength to reduce your braking distance so you can stop faster and sooner in the event of an emergency. How brake assist works The BA system monitors how hard the driver presses on the brake pedal. It does this by measuring the speed of the press, along with … Read More
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A P0496 code means a problem was found in the evaporative emissions system A P0496 code is s generic powertrain code related to the evaporative emissions system. The official description is  EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition. This means the engine computer has detected air or fuel entering the engine from the purge valve when the computer is not commanding a purge event. What are the possible causes a P0496 code? • A faulty solenoid purge valve is the most common cause- The purge valve may be stuck open or … Read More
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A P0496 code means a problem was found in the evaporative emissions system A P0496 code is s generic powertrain code related to the evaporative emissions system. The official description is  EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition. This means the engine computer has detected air or fuel entering the engine from the purge valve when the computer is not commanding a purge event. What are the possible causes a P0496 code? • A faulty solenoid purge valve is the most common cause- The purge valve may be stuck open or … Read More
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Best winter tires — Rick’s picks As you can see in this post, lots of companies make lots of winter tire models. Some are made specifically for luxury and performance cars, while others are made for SUVs/CUVs and light trucks, and others just for cars. I’ve taken a look at the brands and come up with suggestions for the best winter tires. Some are designed for better performance in deep snow, while others excel on ice. You never know what type of winter weather you’ll get, but you do know … Read More
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Here’s what you should know about the Nissan Airbag Recall Nissan has determined that the vehicles listed below may be at risk due to a faulty airbag made by Takata. The problem stems from a defective inflator on the driver’s or passenger’s side. The Nissan airbag recall applies mostly to vehicles made from 2002 to 2015. Drivers should take action immediately and avoid models with Takata airbags*. What exactly is the problem with the Nissan airbags? The airbag’s inflator can have a potentially explosive and hazardous reaction to environmental moisture, … Read More
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Here’s what you should know about the Mazda Airbag Recall Mazda has determined that the vehicles listed below may be at risk due to a faulty airbag made by Takata. The problem stems from a defective inflator on the driver’s or passenger’s side. The Mazda airbag recall applies mostly to vehicles made from 2002 to 2015. Drivers should take action immediately and avoid models with Takata airbags*. What exactly is the problem with the Mazda airbags? The airbag’s inflator can have a potentially explosive and hazardous reaction to environmental moisture, … Read More
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Here’s what you should know about the Jeep Airbag Recall Jeep has determined that the vehicles listed below may be at risk due to a faulty airbag made by Takata. The problem stems from a defective inflator on the driver’s or passenger’s side. The Jeep airbag recall applies mostly to vehicles made from 2002 to 2015. Drivers should take action immediately and avoid models with Takata airbags*. What exactly is the problem with the Jeep airbags? The airbag’s inflator can have a potentially explosive and hazardous reaction to environmental moisture, … Read More
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Here’s what you should know about the GMC Airbag Recall GMC has determined that the vehicles listed below may be at risk due to a faulty airbag made by Takata. The problem stems from a defective inflator on the driver’s or passenger’s side. The GMC airbag recall applies mostly to vehicles made from 2002 to 2015. Drivers should take action immediately and avoid models with Takata airbags*. What exactly is the problem with the GMC airbags? The airbag’s inflator can have a potentially explosive and hazardous reaction to environmental moisture, … Read More
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Here’s what you should know about the Honda Airbag Recall Honda has determined that the vehicles listed below may be at risk due to a faulty airbag made by Takata. The problem stems from a defective inflator on the driver’s or passenger’s side. The Honda airbag recall applies mostly to vehicles made from 2002 to 2015. Drivers should take action immediately and avoid models with Takata airbags*. What exactly is the problem with the Honda airbags? The airbag’s inflator can have a potentially explosive and hazardous reaction to environmental moisture, … Read More
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