Q3 delivers affordable Audi prestige
With a turbo-charged engine and a price tag that starts at under $35,000, the 2016 Q3 SUV delivers a fun and nimble ride along with Audi prestige.The smallest of Audi's three SUVs, the Q3 received some minor updates for 2016, including a new grille, fascia, bumpers taillights and wheels. It also now comes equipped with a review camera and front and rear parking sensors, an overdue upgrade that has come standard on many lower-priced SUVs for years.The Q3 also is a recommended buy of Consumer Reports magazine, where reliability is rated as much better than average.The base price of the Q3 ...
’62 Corvette inspires memories
In the early 1960s, a Chevrolet Corvette convertible was the attention-grabbing star of the popular television show "Route 66."Joseph Garcia, of San Antonio, remembers watching "Route 66" on his parents' black-and-white TV. From that time on, he says, he has been hooked on Chevrolet Corvettes. Over the years he's owned eight Corvettes, all of them either new or nearly new.The memory of the old "Route 66" convertible never faded. For years, Garcia stayed alert for old Corvettes for sale. However, most of the ones he found were in need of total restoration, were too far away from his Texas ...
High beams require technician
Dear Doctor: My 2009 Toyota Avalon with 62,000 miles just lost its high beams. I've read this an inherent problem and Toyota has extended the warranty to 5 years / 72,000 miles, under which I am no longer covered. How should I repair these high beams? CarlDear Carl: You need to first determine whether the problem is a multi-function switch, relay, wire or fuse box issue. I recommend you go to a shop that has access to both Identifix and Alldata for the best resources on finding the problem and a repair for it.Dear Doctor: I own a 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK with a V-6 engine and only 49,000 ...