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Nov. 26–THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER: QUESTION: With all the gizmos to push or look at in the newer cars, plus a cell phone in one hand, a cup in the other, I wonder who is really driving anymore and how I can keep out of their way, short of staying home? We are surrounded by safety features in our cars–seat belts, air bags and ABS–but don’t seem to be able to do much about the nut behind the wheel. It appears automakers are going crazy with gadgets in the cabin that can only be distractions. I’m surprised you haven’t commented on them. –R.S., Des Plaines, Ill. A: Actually, your best bet is to stay home. We haven’t commented because we’ve been distracted. Not much has been done about the nut behind the wheel because politicians find it more… |
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I bought a used 1998 Cadillac Catera that had with 62,000 miles on it in January. It had 71,000 miles on it and ran like a champ until struck by a truck in April. Amazingly, only the bumper was ripped off and the passenger-side fender crushed About a month after getting it out of the shop, the heater control valve failed and then the radiator went out. My insurance company said it wouldn't replace either because they were wear-and-tear items that weren't touched in the accident. Why did these parts fail? My mechanic said the vibration from the impact
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