If you know me at all, you know I’m a car guy. I’m pretty green as far as hardcore wrenching skills go, but I like to tackle problems with my vehicles myself – I like to learn by doing. What follows ...

Senior Editor Mike Allen answers readers' car questions. Q: Re "Getting Bent" in the March 2006 issue: I just wanted to point out that GSI model Storms have a 1.6L DOHC, which is non-interference.

I recently had the timing belt replaced in my son's car (a '97 VW Passat) by a local mechanic in southwest Michigan. The next day, my son left to drive back to New York City, where he is a student. An ...