Locate an Auto Repair Shop in Missoula, Montana

I am so glad I found this web site. I have a 2004 Hyndi Santa Fe. Last summer I was in Spokane and I pulled onto a heavy traffic 4 lane. I was going slow because traffic was heavy and the light was red. I approached the light and stepped on the brake and it excellerated. I was horified. I tried putting it in nuetral and then the light changed and I just got on the freeway. I was in shock and wondered if I was crazy and it really was me but I knew it wasn't. I supressed the happening. Months later I was in Helena MT and coasting to a 4 way stop down hill. All 4 stops had cars. The car in front of me was waiting his turn and I stepped on the brake and it excellerated. I hit the car in front of me. I tried everything. I tried neutral and it would not go into neutral. I tried the emergency brake and it would not stop. The car in front of me had just jumped forward and sat there. I hit it a second time before I turned the ignition off. I could not beleive the cars all proceeded on their way as if nothing happened. So I took the car to Missoula (my closest dealership) and told them what had happened. I got a call telling me they could not reproduce the problem and therefore do nothing about it. I said are you telling me Hyndi has had no other reports of such situations? They said no one had. I wrote in detail the two times it had happened. I made them sign it. It has happened two more times but less serious times. Once I felt it and immediately was able to put it in neutral. The 4th time again I put it in neutral. SO now I drive around and everytime I need to brake I either go into neutral or brace myself on the gear shift ready to go into neutral. I realize every time I could kill someone or myself be killed. I can not imagine Hyndi is not concerned about this problem. WHy would they want to have what happened to Toyota? I would think that they would be happy to recall any cars reported with this problem. Blows my mind. If anyone gets a response form Hyndi please let me know.

I have a Yakima rack installed w/ the dual panoramic sunroof option. I bought the rack and a Thule cargo box from backcountryracks.com in Missoula, MT. They were able to fit the rack and crossbars so that I can still open my sunroof without any problems. The Yakima system uses Venza specific clamps that attach to the side of the roof just above the door frame. It's not permanent, and is easily removed by unlocking and twisting the clamp to release. However, I bought the Thule Boxter cargo box which dips down in the middle for increased aerodymics, and this prevents the sunroof from opening all the way. If you got an older cargo box or any other roof mounted accessories that are flush with the rails, then you should still be able to use the sunroof.

Hi-- I have an '04 Endeavor. I live in Missoula, MT and there are no Mitsubishi dealers for hundreds of miles. In my left tail light, the running light has failed. The brake light is fine and blinker is fine. I changed the bulb, problem persists. And since that light has failed, when I hook up a trailer to my car, none of the trailer lights get power. Any ideas what my problem is? Thanks Rick

I'm new but here goes: 2003 duramax towing 9500cvw sunnybrook 5th wheel trlr with 12000 miles towing we left Missoula Montana downhill 125 plus miles to Lewiston Idaho. I used the tranny retard system the whole way with very little throttle. stopped for fuel 50 miles above Lewiston. started up after fueling andapplied throtle to continue down when the banshee scream started. i pulled over and had the wife listen as i rolled forward and back. noise only occurred under medium throttle. I eased the throttle and picked up to 50mph with no noise. long story short. TOOK TRUCK TO CHEV DEALER IN LEWISTON VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE YOUNG MECH, i DID NOT LET THE ENGINE RUN AND COOL DOWN WHEN STOPPING FOR FUEL.ESPECIALLY WHEN TOWING CLOSE TO THE CGVWR. IMPROPER TORQUE ALLOWED TURBO TO WARP. REQUIRING TOTAL REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT WHEN THE NOISE OCCURRED IT WAS THE BUSHINGS IN THE TURBO. ALSO THAT THE TURBO IS OILED VIA #4 CRANK JOURNALS. THE BUSHING GRINDINGS CAN CAUSE THE #4 JOURNAL TO SCORE AND DESTROY THE ENGINE. FORTUNATELY I SHUT DOWN EARLY AND PREVENTED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. NOW HAVE 80000 PLUS WITH NO PROBLEMS. I HOPE THIS HELPS JM

So...haggling and Cash for Clunkers got me $20,200, about $5500 under MSRP. Can anyone give me an idea whether that is a good deal? This is my first brand new car purchase...and only the second or third time I have done business with a dealer. Missoula, MT.