December 6, 2007 Q. I just purchased a 2003 Ford Escape and noticed a weird squeak. When I'm driving slow, going over bumps, the doors make noise. Now I'm concerned the truck has been in an accident. I have looked closely at the paint and the door gaps, and everything looks good. Should I be concerned? (514 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: Dec 6, 2007

Q. I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 Access Cab with 63,000 miles on it. We originally purchased the truck to tow a travel trailer; however, we have since gone seasonal at the campground. We also have a 14-foot aluminum boat with a 25-horsepower outboard and a 5x8 enclosed utility trailer. Of the two remaining trailers, they only get moved ... (659 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: Feb 14, 2008

Q. My 2001 Toyota Corolla failed its annual inspection and needed a new catalytic converter. The repair work was performed in January. My car hasn't been re-inspected because the system is still reading "not ready". I took it to a Toyota dealer and paid to have any codes cleared but when he tried to clear it there were no codes ... (901 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: Mar 22, 2007

Q. While driving my 2004 Chevrolet Malibu the horn stuck on. I wasn't able to pull over or disconnect the fuse and then I sensed a burning smell and the horn finally stopped. Now the horn doesn’t work, where should I start looking? (731 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: Mar 13, 2007

Q. I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey with about 8,000 miles on it. When I am going slow and put on the brakes the steering wheel will shake back and forth. When I am going fast I get a thumping effect. What is going on? (684 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: May 31, 2007

Q. I have a question for a 1988 Mercedes 300 series wagon. Hydraulic fluid is leaking from both rear shocks as well as the pump in the front. Does that mean the shocks and the pump have to be replaced? Is the car drivable without fluid in the shocks? What would happen? The power steering seems fine. I'd really appreciate ... (680 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: Feb 1, 2007

Q. This morning on my way to work (4:30am) my red "brake!" light came on. The first time it came on was when I had to bang a hard U-turn in front of the Museum of Science because they had the 93-on-ramp/tunnel closed. Then it came on again about a mile or so away when I was slowing down for ... (747 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: Mar 29, 2007

Q. I have a 1995 Toyota Camry with 160,000 miles on it, and I get 25 miles to the gallon. Is there anything I can do to get better gas mileage? (673 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: Mar 1, 2007

Q. I was driving on the highway when my 1999 Ford Escort popped out of fifth gear and would not let me go anywhere. If I touched the gas, nothing happened. I continued to coast to the shoulder and then my car died. My car was making an obnoxious sound when it was trying to start. My father and boyfriend ... (796 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: Mar 8, 2007

Q. My 2005 Lexus LS 430 is a great car but has an annoying problem. The low tire pressure warning keeps coming on. I have had the dealer take a look, they checked the tire pressure then reset the system. Do you know a way to find out which wheel is setting off the warning or a way to fix ... (830 words)By: John Paul, AAA Car Doctor|Date: Apr 12, 2007