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Do plug-in hybrids require less frequent oil changes than traditional gas...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader wondering if they are changing their oil too frequently. The post Do plug-in hybrids require less frequent oil changes than...

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What is a realistic life expectancy for a car battery?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader with an 11-year-old battery that’s still working. The post What is a realistic life expectancy for a car battery? appeared first...

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Is a battery-powered ice scraper a good idea?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader considering a new kind of ice scraper. The post Is a battery-powered ice scraper a good idea? appeared first on Boston.com.

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What is the best octane gasoline for my vehicle?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader wondering whether they need to follow the manufacturer’s gasoline recommendation. The post What is the best octane gasoline for...

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What’s wrong with my vehicle’s radio knob?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who’s having trouble with the radio volume knob in their SUV. The post What’s wrong with my vehicle’s radio knob? appeared first...

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I want to replace my smooth-driving 11-year-old car

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader looking for a comfortable new ride. The post I want to replace my smooth-driving 11-year-old car appeared first on Boston.com.

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Is it too early to replace the timing belt on my SUV?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader wondering about a recommendation from a Honda service representative. The post Is it too early to replace the timing belt on my...

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Should I press my luck with an 8-year-old car battery?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader wondering whether or not it’s time to replace a car battery. The post Should I press my luck with an 8-year-old car battery?...

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Is the Car Doctor a petrolhead or an electric enthusiast (or both)?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, is questioned by a reader curious about his preference between gas and electric. The post Is the Car Doctor a petrolhead or an electric enthusiast (or both)?...

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What wiped out all the data in my SUV’s infotainment system?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who unexpectedly got a blank screen when they started up their vehicle. The post What wiped out all the data in my SUV’s...

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