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We want to know if you have an electric car or if you are considering buying one.

We want to know: Do you plan to buy an electric vehicle? We want to know if readers are making the switch to electric vehicles, and which is the best EV to drive right now. Tell us on Boston.com.

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader concerned about a burning odor.

What’s causing my car’s burning smell?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader dealing with a dead battery in a 2020 vehicle.

Should a battery fail on a 2-year-old vehicle?

Most readers expressed frustration with rising prices, others saw it as only a minor inconvenience.

'No unnecessary trips': Here's what readers have to say about rising gas prices We asked readers what they thought about rising gas prices and how it's impacting them. Read their responses on Boston.com.

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader whose pickup has an emergency brake issue.

Is it safe to drive my truck while waiting for a brake repair?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who requires multiple attempts to get his vehicle started.

My older SUV won’t start on the first try

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who was shocked to learn about a fee.

Do I have to pay a subscription fee to use my vehicle’s remote starter?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who’s considering purchasing a new Acura RDX.

I need advice choosing a new luxury SUV

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who is still getting an error code despite making repairs.

My car has an error code that won’t go away

"You have no idea what it's going to do next."

Self-driving Tesla does 'the craziest things you can imagine': Boston man's viral video shows autopilot dangers A video of a Tesla driving itself in Boston shows issues with the company's "Full Self-Driving" beta program. Read more on Boston.com.

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who’s unsure about the lifespan of his van’s shocks.

Does my van need new shock absorbers?

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who just replaced his car’s engine.

Why won’t my car’s engine warm up properly?