Q – My Boxster rear window is damaged and the top is also worn. I would like to have a more durable window and I wonder if a glass window can be installed along with the new top. Who do you recommend for this work? Matt A – You are in luck Matt, you can…
Q – My 2005 Carrera has been starting fine but last time I took it in for an oil change, the battery tested at only 12 volts static when is should have been 12.6 volts. While I thought that it was just fine, I was told that it was in a low state of charge….
Q – My 2002 Boxster has a squealing noise in the rear end. I take pride in maintaining my car in top condition and I am also an engineer. Things like this really annoy me. My wife is also an engineer. I have spent a lot of money on this car and I want to…
Q – I recently had my car inspected for a rattle in the front end and there was “no problem found.” When I drove my car away, I could still hear the rattle. I wondered how they missed it, when I can hear it plain as day. I took it back and they recommended new…
Q – My 98 Boxster has a problem with the tonneau cover sitting crooked. I took it in to a local shop and they informed me that the convertible top transmissions needed to be upgraded with a newer design. I had them do it but when I went to pick the car up, I discovered…
Q – My 86 930 Turbo has been the joy in my life and a curse. I still love it though I am freezing. I took it in three times complaining of lack of heat but got nothing except warm feelings. The problem is, the feelings only last until I get to the end of…
Q – I am thinking of taking my car to the track and I want to learn more about it. I am not sure if my car is ready for it or if I am ready for it. Steve A – You are in good company. At the last “Intro to D.E.” tech session these…
Q – I am itching to drive my car and I went out to start it. The battery was dead. I know you covered it last year but please just explain it briefly. Dave A – Simple. 1) Don’t jump start the car and expect the alternator to charge it, it may FRY. 2) Charge…
Q – I feel lousy. I love my car but it just dumped on me. I took it in for an oil change and my mechanic mentioned that my clutch pedal felt rough when pressing it down or letting it up. I wasn’t really concerned about it since the clutch was replaced about a year…
Q – I have a 1986 Porsche 944 that I just purchased last year. It is my first Porsche and I absolutely love the car. When I was considering the car, I had a local shop check things over. One of the several things they recommended was replacement of the timing and balance shaft belts….