A: All-season tire paints in maximum spaces in the Northeast. If you live where there is heavy snowfall or normal ice storms, a compromised winter tire is preferable.
Keep in mind that an all-season tire is a compromise, as it will have to perform well in both winter and summer. Also, the all-season tire you buy in the Northeast is the same one you buy in the Southwest. .
But all-season tires are the investment, as they are suitable for the maximum number of people.
Q: I drive a 2011 Honda Accord V6, which is the car I’ve ever owned. However, it has more than 121,000 miles.
I would like to buy a Honda Accord Hybrid or a Toyota Hybrid with the highest power. Which one would you recommend, depending on reliability, beauty, price, etc. ?I’m in the late 70s and I don’t need a car which is too high-tech, but it has an AM/FM radio.
A: Toyota Camry or Honda Accord hybrids are very smart cars. The generation can be a bit overwhelming, as is the case with many new cars. Both cars increase a little over two hundred horsepower and save fuel.
Personally, I’d lean towards the Camry, as it turns out it comes with more popular complex protection features than the Accord. Just as it is checking the cars on the road (day and night), it is the same as checking the generation. on the road. I prefer the Camry’s design, but the Accord may seem more familiar and comfortable.
Q: I’m in favor of a used SUV between 2019 and 2021. I’m in Subaru Forester or Hyundai Santa Fe. Do you have a preference on the most productive price for money?Do you have any other suggestions besides those two?
A: Both are smart cars. The Hyundai Santa Fe has merit as a used car, as the used car warranty is five years or 60,000 miles. The Subaru, which is a very smart car, will have little to no warranty.
I’d also check out the Kia Sorento for the same reason, or the slightly smaller Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage, which are also smart and competitive with other smaller SUVs.
Q: I recently read articles about new vehicle costs from The AAA Car Guide. I was curious about the big winner, the BMW iX. Is it as smart as a car?
A: The BMW iX (I recently drove the most capable iX M60) is very impressive. The published diversity is 280 miles, but I’ve noticed at least 320 miles of diversity with a fully charged battery.
The ride and handling are good, and the functionality of the all-electric transmission is amazing through its speed.
The generation can be a bit overwhelming, with what seems like a lot of applications.
If you want to go electric, bill at home and want an SUV, the BMW iX is a very good choice.
Q: What are some of the most effective tactics to prevent catalytic converter theft on a 2004 Honda CR-V?My converter was recently stolen, and now that I’m replacing it, I’ve sought to know the most effective tactics to save you some more theft.
A: I’ve seen catalytic converter protectors or protectors installed, but I have some considerations on how to add design to the car and how it can replace what might happen in the event of a twist of fate, as well as whether it would allow proper ventilation.
I’ve noticed other people painting and even engraving the VIN on the converter, but until scrapyards prevent them from buying catalytic converters without documentation and start paying with a cash check, the challenge will persist.
Q: My 2018 Hyundai Sonata puts out 14. 8 volts when measured with a voltmeter, and my 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 puts out 13. 8 volts. Are you low?
A: Both cars have a general output voltage of the alternator. The general output voltage according to the Mercedes-Benz workshop manual is 13. 45 to 14. 2 volts. Now, of course, tension is only one component of the equation. The output amperage should also be checked if you suspect a problem.
John Paul is Dr. AAA Northeast Car. He has over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry and is an ASE certified master technician. Write to John Paul, The Car Doctor, at 110 Royal Little Drive, Providence, RI 02904. email jpaul@aaanortheast. com and put “Car Doctor” in the subject line. Follow him on Twitter @johnfpaul or Facebook.