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Dodge Caliber Investigation – Sticky Gas Pedals

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced yesterday that it will be launching an investigation into sticky accelerator pedals in 2007 Dodge Caliber vehicles. So far, both Dodge and the NHTSA have confirmed that no accidents, property damage or injuries have resulted from the sticky pedal issue.

NHTSA is handling the Dodge Caliber pedal complaints

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that they would be “reviewing” the “potential sticky accelerator pedal” issue. So far, there have been five consumer reports sent to the NHTSA about the problem. A brake override system is built into the Dodge Caliber. What this means is if a driver behind the wheel of the Dodge Caliber experiences a sticky accelerator pedal, they still have the ability to stop.

Dodge Caliber sticky pedals manufactured by CTS

CTS Corporation, a company in Indiana, manufactured the accelerator pedals in the 2007 Dodge Caliber. The company also manufactured the accelerator pedals that have been associated in numerous Toyota recall. CTS shares have risen in the last few days, despite the concern about sticky gas pedals. At this point it is still uncertain whether the faulty pedals that were installed in Dodge and Toyota vehicles were installed in other vehicles.

Investigations include Dodge Calibers

No recall has been issued on the 2007 model year Dodge Caliber. About 161,000 Dodge Calibers in the 2007 model year are slated to be included in the NHTSA investigation. According to Dodge Motor Company, the sticky gas pedal problem has been narrowed down to about 10,000 Dodge Calibers manufactured during the months of March and April of 2006. A Dodge Caliber recall may likely follow upon the launch of the investigation. The gas pedal investigation is based entirely on a mechanical problem, not an electrical or design issue.

Own a 2007 Dodge Caliber?

If you have a 2007 model year Dodge Caliber, you don’t have to wait for the NHTSA investigation to conclude. Offered straight from Chrysler Group, owner of Dodge, are feel pedal inspections. If you have had a problem with a sticky gas pedal, you should report the issue to the NHTSA. This will ensure the issue will be included in the investigation.

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These Family Vehicles will suit the whole family

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

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Although there are many cars for you to choose from available today, there are many that seem to look exactly the same and have very little difference when it comes to style. If you´re looking for something that is going to set you apart from all of the other drivers on the road, then you may want to check out either the Dodge Caliber, the Scion xD or the Volkswagen Jetta. These cars are all different from the average compact sedans that most people are buying today. If you want something stylish and different, make sure to check out these three cars.

The Dodge Caliber is a hatchback that offers a lot of extra interior space. Dodge Haynes Repair ManualAlthough this car is very affordable, it may not be the best purchase for your money because of its low quality. The interior is made of plastic and is very low quality and uncomfortable. The high seat position also makes handling uncomfortable as well. The Dodge Caliber does, however, have a very powerful engine. If you want something that is going to keep the power of the Dodge Caliber but give you a more high quality vehicle with a better ride, than it´s probably best to skip the Dodge Caliber and look at one of it´s other high quality competitors for a very similar price.

The Scion xD is truly a unique hatchback. This car has a stylish exterior design and offers a great audio system. The xD does fall short of some of it´s other hatchback competitors because of it´s lack of storage space and it´s lack of interior space. If you need something that is going to give you a lot of leg room and space to carry your gear, this may not be the car for you. If you´re looking for something that has a great audio system, including an iPod port, than this may be the car for you.

The Volkswagen Jetta is a stylish car that is easy and fun to drive. This car has a very luxury interior so if you´re looking for something that offers you comfort and style, even in the most basic trim level, the Jetta is definitely worth looking into. Volkswagen Chiltons Shop Manual

This car offers heated seats and stability control even in the most basic trim level. The newer Jetta also offers more space than in past models so you´ll be comfortable and have a great time driving this car.

Which Family Vehicle Is Right for Your Family?

Monday, February 1st, 2010

While shopping for a car you´ll find many options available in all shapes and sizes. You´ll hear many people talk about sedans and crossovers but how can you know what´s best for you? If you still want space and comfort but you don´t want to look like everyone else and buy a sedan, than there are options available for you. The Dodge Caliber, the Scion xD and the Volkswagen Jetta are three cars that are on the market today that won´t leave you feeling like you´re following the crowd and driving what everyone else is driving. These three cars also offer excellent vehicle repair manuals and are all unique and comfortable so whether you need to take the family along with you or you just drive by yourself, you may like one of these cars.

The Dodge Caliber repair manual is very unique because of it´s great maintenence content. Also, if you don´t need a trunk this could be a great vehicle for you. This car has a lot of space and style, but it doesn´t compete with a crossover on space and performance. This car also doesn´t compete with the more popular compact sedans, but it is very different from what sells a lot today. Although the Dodge Caliber has a very powerful engine, there are many areas that are less than acceptable, making this vehicle below average when it comes to quality. The interior is very low quality and made out of plastic so if you want something that is going to have a few more luxuries while still being important, you should probably check out one of the Dodge Caliber´s competitors. The high seat position also makes this car harder to handle which can make for a low quality ride experience. This vehicle falls way behind competition because there are many other affordable hatchbacks that have higher quality interiors and just as much power as the Dodge Caliber.

The Scion xD is another hatchback that has a very unique exterior design and the Scion xD repair manual is another great quality resource. If you´re looking for something that will definitely set you apart from other drivers, this may be the vehicle for you. The Scion xD offers a very good list of audio options which make it an ideal car for someone that likes to have their car set up especially for their audio needs. Although the Scion xD does have a variety of good qualities, it falls behind other competitors because it doesn´t have very much cargo space. The interior is also known to lack leg room so if you want something that is going to be roomy and stylish, you should check out one of the Scion xD´s other competitors. The Scion xD is one of the most affordable cars to offer a navigation system, and it also offers an iPod docking station that will allow you to charge your iPod and control it using the stereo head. If you want to install extra features to your car, the xD comes with a long list of dealer installed options for all of your needs and many great automotive manuals are available to help with this.

The Volkswagen Jetta is a stylish car that offers a luxury cabin and is very easy and fun to drive. The Volkswagen Jetta Chiltons Manual are higher quality than the earlier models. This car also comes with a lot of extra cabin furnishings to make your ride comfortable and fun. The Volkswagen Jetta is truly a comfortable car and even the most basic trim level comes with luxuries such as heated seats, stability control, and a power driver’s seat. If you want something with more luxury, you can choose the SE trim level which offers a sunroof and a 10 speaker stereo.