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How to Keep the Interior of a Convertible Looking Great
Convertible interiors need protection from the weather. Keep the top up and use a sunshade for maximum car interior protection.
5 Essential Things to Know About Owning a Convertible
Whether Whether you love the sportiness of a roadster, the wind in your hair or the overall elegance of a luxury sedan model, there are few things you need to know before you decide to buy a convertible. There’s no...
How to Keep Your Convertible’s Soft Top Looking Great
As As you take a look outside your living room window you notice something odd - the crocuses are beginning to bloom. Ah, that means spring is around the corner, and spring means road trips. This year, in addition to...
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A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible
The The 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible offers lots of head room while providing both a fun riding and driving experience. There are many personalization options, so you can make the convertible your own unique vehicle. For example, contrasting piping and...
5 Essential Things to Know About Owning a Convertible
Whether Whether you love the sportiness of a roadster, the wind in your hair or the overall elegance of a luxury sedan model, there are few things you need to know before you decide to buy a convertible. There’s no...
How to Drive a Convertible in All Seasons
Driving Driving a convertible car (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-owning-a-convertible) with the top down gives drivers a stronger connection to the road and surrounding environment. In addition to great views and the feel of the wind whooshing through your hair, a convertible presents a...

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Check brake lights warning flahses, cruise control shuts off
Check the brake light switch or substitute a known good switch and see if symptom recurs.
I have an 04 Chrysler Sebring convertible with 2.4 liter engine. What size caliber bolts do I have on my front brakes?
Hi there. The caliper bolts that are on your vehicle are an 8 mm Allen head design, which can be removed with an 8 mm socket on a 3/8 or 1/2 drive socket drive set. If you need further assistance...
Alarm goes off after replacement of battery - 1995 Saab 9000
This requires Saab-specific expertise to reset the alarm system. Check with your Saab dealer, an independent Saab repair facility, or a professional mechanic, like YourMechanic, with this Saab-specific expertise.
Convertible top fluid brand
Hello there. When checking the fluid, the top must be in the service position for an accurate reading. This should show the fluid level at the proper level once the top is in the service position. The bolt and washer...
Convertible rear window detached & crashed inside the back seat
Hello. If you want to submit a complaint about this then you would need to send it to Chrysler of North America (http://www.fcanorthamerica.com/Pages/Home.aspx). You can call any dealer to get their number and mailing address. More than likely you will...
Mazda MX5 vs. Mazda RX8
It depends on what you want. RX8's are a screaming car that run around and have these rotor engines that blow up, which they still haven't fixed. But Miatas are known as a lady's car. They can last a long...
Can you give me an idea of the cost of repairing my 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible?
Good afternoon Sybil. Thank you for continuing to ask questions. The more you know about the issues with your car, the better informed you will be to make good decisions about repairs The Manifold Tuning Valve for your Sebring can...
Convertible top won't open or close - 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
Hi there. There are several possibilities here before replacing the motor may be required. Check the 40 amp fuses for the motor first, and also check the relay for the lift motor as well for burned contacts. The fluid level...
Convertible top is stuck open - 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320
Hello. Most of the time this is caused by the lift motor failing. The motor will lose its ability to lift the top, which will cause all of these symptoms. It can also be an electrical issue, but this is...
Doesn't shift park reverse
Hello there, thanks for writing in about your 2005 Mercedes CLK350. This is not an uncommon fault. The most likely cause would be the neutral safety switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/neutral-safety-switch-replacement), transmission linkage, transmission range switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-position-sensor-switch-replacement), or low transmission fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service)....
Tires blow out very fast
Often times, premature tire wear can be attributed to how a vehicle's suspension is aligned (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-is-it-important-to-have-a-vehicle-s-suspension-aligned). On the CLK320, the manufacturer settings indicate a slight positive toe setting (tires are toed inward) and a negative camber setting (top of the...

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