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Been a cable customer since 1983. We subscribed for a better picture and HBO. There were still ads with cable even back then. The ads on HBO were for their own programming. Ads on other channels were standard ads (toys, fast food, alcohol, tobacco, etc.) Now we are seeing the streaming...

Ford accessories warranty issues are handled by the dealer. That's just the way they do it. It's inconvenient, but at least it should be resolved under the warranty. This should be a quick thing. Go to the dealer with your original receipt, let them see the adhesive let go, and they should be...

Sure, I get it. But to potentially take someone's vehicle over this (I'm assuming that's what is meant by "collateral forfeiture")? That's a bit much, so is jail time. A fine makes sense, as well as making the owner pay any costs associated with the resources used to respond/rescue/retrieve. My...

You could always buy a Big Bend, and then just get leather installed aftermarket by a company such as Katzkin...however that will easily be $2000 or more. The other option would be to get custom vinyl or leather DIY seat covers to put over the factory cloth seats. That could be $100-$300...

Doesn't sound like much has changed in 25 years. Had a 2000 Ford Explorer where the B-pillar wasn't properly welded at the factory. The result was the B-pillar was just "floating" and every time I went over a bump or dip in the road, there was a metallic clunk/slapping noise. Dealer tried on...

Couldn't you just put the car in accessory mode (press the start button once without putting your foot on the brake)? That should turn on just the electronics. I would imagine you should be able to listen to a 2hr movie without worrying about the battery, especially with an AGM battery...

Local Hyundai dealer currently has 14 of the 2024 Santa Fes on their lot. They are also marking them up over MSRP as well [which might explain why they have 14 sitting on the lot ?] It's certainly a compelling new vehicle. My own personal past experience owning a Hyundai for 5 years makes me a...

Catalytic Converter is covered for 8yrs/80K miles.

I believe on the Bronco Sport the clip access is on the back of the wheel. You have to turn the wheel 90 degrees from center and then look at the back of the wheel where it meets up with the column to see the access to the clip releases.

This is normal behavior by most dealers. Most dealers will allow "original" customers to jump to the head of the line for service appointments. I have no problem with that. Dealers have told me this outright when I have purchased cars. "When you need a repair, we make sure to schedule customers...

You would need to use a SiriusXM signal combiner to accomplish this [and figure out how to wire it in correctly to the satellite radio receiver.] It is kind of hit or miss with these types of installs. Some people report they work just fine. Others report a lot of noise or it simply doesn't work...

Yes, it saves Ford money over time but also gives the customer less for their money. These companies are cutting their costs but not passing any savings along to the customers. Profit 101, but still aggravating. Ford could also make more money in the long run if they could drastically reduce...

Considering a consumer USB WiFi adapter these days is like $10, it isn't at all surprising that mobile WiFi Hotspot hardware being purchased in the quantity that a company like Ford would buy would be valued at $20. Perfectly reasonable.

Discounts must depend on region. My local dealers are only offering, on average, around $900 off MSRP before any manufacturer incentives. Even dealers owned by the same "family" are doing this. One of their locations in a more rural area is offering $900 off, but their location in a more...

Our Ford dealer brings in fresh baked cookies/rolls for the customer waiting room every day...and the techs also graze them...so bribing them with donuts is pointless. It also takes 3-4 weeks to get an appointment; they shouldn't need to be bribed if the customer is also waiting 3-4 weeks just...

Here in PA, the local Walmarts switch out the Winter Formula (-20*F) washer fluid to Summer Formula (+32*F) around May. Then around Sept/Oct they take the Summer Formula off the shelves and put the Winter Formula back on the shelves. One just has to be really careful if stocking up to make sure...

We have received the CR survey in some years, completed it, and returned it. It was a very comprehensive [long] survey about ownership experience in all of the categories they monitor. Over the years we have compared the ratings in the annual auto issues to our experience with our own vehicles...

As others have stated, 4WD/AWD provide no advantage on ice unless you are also running dedicated winter tires. Also remember even if you do get started you will need to stop at some point. Hopefully TxDOT can get the roads treated before you have to drive on them. Take it slow and easy and...

Could probably spray these covers with some engine enamel to add some color.

I watch a ton of YouTube automotive content; it helps pass the time while working out. Over the past several months, the quality of the automotive content has really declined. Inaccuracies in reviews, inaccuracies in host dialogue, and generally just really bad content. In some cases, the...