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2010 & 2011 Volkswagen VW Passat Transmission problems

August 23, 2011

A great looking car with an equally nice price tag! You would expect also great performance and reliability…. right?
WRONG!
The 2010 and 2010 VW’s (Volkswagen) have transmission problems, which are usually reported as hard-shifts or jerking.
Repeated repairs which usually take longer than 2 weeks merely patch the symptoms without ever addressing the underlying defect. This can result [...]

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2009 & 2010 VW CC issues

July 19, 2011

VW impressed everyone with this new design. It looks very impressive… until all the transmission and performance problems take away all your use and enjoyment of your new car. In many instances the dealers are trying as best as they can to help out, but, some of these issues don’t have a solid resolution yet. [...]

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2008 – 2009 Dodge Charger… consumers frustrated with Transmission problems and “check engine” warnings

February 24, 2011

Dodge chargers which are usually very reliable vehicles with solid performance seem to have a few skeletons in the closet.
Reports of Transmission problems accompanied by “check engine” warning lights have been surfacing over the past year or so. These issues place the driver and occupants of the vehicle in great peril as there have been reports [...]

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2009 & 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV – loss of engine power and Stalling!

February 21, 2011

To many consumers who purchased or leased a 2009 or 2010 Cadillac Escalade this may be a story too familiar! Sudden loss of engine power warnings followed by other warning lights illuminating in the instrument cluster which ultimately leads to the vehicle stalling. This poses a really serious danger to the occupants of the vehicle [...]

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GM Recalls Thousands Of 2010 Trucks and SUV’s

January 17, 2011

GM recently expanded a recall of 1,262 trucks and SUV’s to cover 26,751 of its 2010 model Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESC, Cadillac EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Canyon, Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL. The vehicles covered in the recall are equipped with faulty rear axles that can lock while driving, causing the driver to loose control and crash.
If [...]

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Ford F150, F250, F350 and F450 stalling, oil leaks and engine problems

January 7, 2011

Owners of Ford F250, F350, F450 have complained of stalling, oil leaks, and other engine problems.  Owners of these vehicles have been reporting repeated repairs for the same issues and considerable out-of-service time. Many owners/consumers have also reported being blamed for the defects by the repairing dealers.
Are you a frustrated consumer with similar concerns?
there is [...]

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BMW 135i Fuel Pump Defects

December 15, 2010

Over the past year there have been countless reports of BMW 535s and 335s having severe engine problems directly associated with “high pressure” fuel pump failures. In the past few weeks there has been a sudden spike in the number of BMW 135s experiencing the identical issue. Much like the other models, up to now BMW has addresses customer [...]

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BMW X3 Water Leaks

December 10, 2010

Is this merely a minor inconveniance or a major health hazard for consumers?
Well, that really depends on who you ask. Based on the feedback given by the manufacturer and repairing dealers, there really ins’t much to worry about.
However, there seems to be serious health risk that many have overlooked. TOXIC MOLD!
The possibility of finding toxic [...]

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BMW 535i defect alert!

May 1, 2010

This 2009 BMW 535i may be blue…. But there may be a lemon underneath.
BMW 535i defect alert!
Many concerned and frightened drivers are repeatedly visiting the local BMW service center, complaining about fuel pump failure. This is nothing new–the manufacturer is aware of the problem and has extended the warranty on the part.  The extension of the [...]

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Toyota Suspends Sales of Lexus GX460

April 27, 2010

Another nightmare for Toyota?

The recent safety warning which appeared in the Consumer Reports magazine, is the latest blow to Toyota. The report states that the Lexus GX460 which costs around $50,000, has an unusually high risk of rollovers during terns. According to the magazine, when pushed to the limits on a test track, the rear [...]

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