MSD

OK, so we have a bunch of people here who know a lot about cars, a lot who don't know as much, and probably some who think they know more than they do. Keep in mind that any advice you get can come from any of these groups, and that you shouldn't do anything to your car without knowing what you're doing.

Having said that, if you're going to ask for help with your car, ther is some stuff that you should tell us. This is what was suggested by Sion, who suggested the creation of these guidelines:

Include in your post:

Year
Make
Model (and trim line)
Engine type
Transmission type
Drivetrain configuration (FWD, RWD, 4WD, AWD)
Number of doors, options, etc.
Any modifications that you have made to the car

What did you do immediately before the problem started?

Remember, more info is better than less, and too much can't hurt, it can only help us help you.


If you are a certified mechanic, PM me, and I'll put you on a list at the end of this thread.

MSD

BMW:
-BMW
-Mini
-Rolls Royce

Daimler/Chrysler:
-AMC (discontinued)
-Chrysler (Chrysler group)
-Dodge (Chrysler group)
-Eagle (discontinued)
-Freightliner (commercial transport)
-Hyundai (10%)
-Jeep (Chrysler group)
-Maybach (Mercedes Car Group)
-Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes Car Group)
-Mitsubishi (37%) (listed as strategic partner)
-Mitsubishi Fuso (commercial transport)
-Plymouth (discontinued)
-Setra (commercial transport)
-Smart (Mercedes Car Group)
-Sterling Trucks (commercial transport)
-Western Star (commercial transport)

Fiat:
-Alfa Romeo
-Ferrari
-Fiat
-Lancia
-Maserati

Ford owns:
-Aston Martin
-Ford
-Jaguar
-Land Rover (formerly BMW)
-Lincoln
-Mazda (33%)
-Mercury
-Volvo cars
(Ford also owns Motorcraft and Hertz)

Fuji Heavy Industries:
-Subaru

General Motors:
-Buick
-Cadillac
-Chevrolet
-Daewoo (44%)
-Fiat (~20%)
-Fuji Heavy Industries (~20%)
-GMC
-Holden
-HUMMER
-Isuzu (GM only owns a percentage)
-Oldsmobile (brand discontinued)
-Opel
-Pontiac
-Saab
-Saturn
-Subaru (20%)*
-Suzuki (GM owns a small percentage)
-Vauxhall
(GM also owns AC Delco)

Honda owns:
-Acura
-Honda
-Isuzu (small percentage)

Hyundai owns:
-Hyundai
-Kia

Nissan owns:
-Infiniti
-Nissan
-Renault (15%)

PSA Peugeot Citroen owns:
-Citroen
-Peugeot

Porsche is an independent company (works with Volkswagen)

Renault owns:
-Nissan (Renault owns 44%)

Toyota owns:
-Lexus
-Scion
-Toyota

Volkswagen owns:
-Audi
-Bentley
-Bugatti
-Lamborghini
-SEAT
-Skoda
-Volkswagen


*-GM owns 20% of Fuji Heavy Industries

dpezzo

wow, cool info on car ownership. so I am assuming that is a car make is not listed, then it is owned by itself, as I did not see the following patial list (sorry if I butcher the spelling):

detomaso
mcclaren
vector (is it even still around?)