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Recently, on the first drive of each day, my 2003 Mazda6 has had trouble properly engaging in first gear. When I first start the vehicle, it backs out of the driveway without a hitch in R, but when I switch to D, it doesn't engage and slides; as a result, I have to let it idle for a while before it will begin to crawl forward; then, I may apply the throttle to accelerate, or move up to second gear, as needed. In two to three minutes, it moves normally, and I have no problems with it for the rest of the day. Three times already, despite the correct fluid levels, the AT warning light has illuminated, disappearing only when the vehicle was restarted. My car only starts in Park approximately half the time, and I'm wondering whether the problem lies with the transmission range sensor, which presumably fails to detect when the vehicle is in gear and hence fails to electrically engage the appropriate gear. I have a spare sensor, but I'm not sure whether installing it would fix the problem with first gear or the one with starting the engine. However, I just cannot tolerate the ongoing problem with first gear. Thanks

Only by eliminating the original smell can ozone be effective. The carpets, headliners, seats, dashboard, and sometimes even the cabin air filter may need to be thoroughly cleaned. It will be much more effective to use ozone, febreeze, dryer sheets, baking soda, or vinegar (put a few cups/bowls inside the room and leave them there for the night) once that has been accomplished.

The part about the free service makes some sense. I've never used that service because the closest store is 30 minutes from home and 45 minutes from work, and Saturday is the only day I could get there. If I didn't, I'd have to drive down there at night to drop it off and have someone pick me up, and then I'd have to do it all over again the next day. Just for me, saving $45 and the 30 minutes it takes me to do it at home isn't worth the trouble. Two people would have to drive 120 miles and more than two hours to drop off a car and pick it up the next day.

Just a quick note. I have always performed the preponderance of maintenance and services on my vehicles, including hundreds of oil changes, for the past 30 years. It amazes me how difficult it is to locate an engine oil filter for my 2020 Sonata 2.5L. This is a fairly common automobile, and there are many of them on the road; it is not an exotic or uncommon vehicle. Throughout the years, it has been uncommon for me to be unable to locate an oil filter for one of my vehicles in a local autoparts store. Here is a list of weekend events: Autozone - the nearest stocking store was 40 miles distant. There are no Advance Auto Parts in stock within 50 miles. The O'Reillys website stated that the item was available at the local store, but when I went there they could not locate it. Called the next-closest location where the website also indicated they had one, but they were unable to locate it there either. According to the website, the nearest NAPA store was 30 miles distant. Walmart - no inventory, three-day dispatch I had previously attempted to order a 3-pack online, but I kept receiving the incorrect part (complete spin-on style filters instead of cartridge replacements). Be wary of Amazon's generic, no-name filters. Ordered a Wix from O'Reilly's and received it the following day. Although it is not a significant issue, I still find it peculiar.

No, they are just in Reading; anyway, to reach to any other part of the continent, I would need to take a boat or a flight. I've been keeping an eye on their eBay website for a sale, but not specifically for a vehicle. Have you ever utilised a car inspection service?

Yes, issue is I'm in Northern Ireland and wanting to buy from the mainland. If they send me a report detailing faults if any I can still make a decision from that.

Hello, which of the many pre-purchase vehicle inspectors, RAC/Click Mechanic/carexamer/AA would you recommend? apologies beforehand