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Dave Stephenson replied to Forrest E. Diehl's discussion 'American Automobile Association just rated the smart car the worst car of the decade'

AAA? Who listens to them anyway?

Jun 20

Dave Stephenson commented on jackb's blog post 'smart needs to live up to its name'

Interesting. Any car can be improved. For the price its hard to beat a Smart, but only if your interested in the "Cult" type of car. This is not a car to save the world in the US. We dont give them any breaks in the US like Europe. In Europe its all…

Jun 19

Dave Stephenson replied to Francis PoWell's discussion 'smart fortwo transmission problem'

As I understand it it is the Shift link not anything to do with the Tranny. Lubrication seeps out and then prevents the shifter from engaging the pin that allows you into reverse. I have a 2008 with 15000 miles with no problems. It was Number 43 in…

Jul. 8, 2010

Dave Stephenson replied to Julie O.'s discussion 'Smart Dealerships closing'

Interesting, however GM went bankrupt by? I love my smart car. However by not offering diesel, electric, and a true barabus model, they have left Americans with little choice other than colors and 3 models to choose from. Gas is down to under 3 doll…

Jan. 15, 2010

Dave Stephenson replied to steve's discussion 'service indicator on dash'

For the USA 451 it is a simple task to reset the Service interval. Turn the ignition on - Do not start the car Press the Left Service Button twice quickly - the wrench should show turn the ignition off - if the wrench stays your half way there pres…

May. 17, 2009