A Sad, Infuriating Story for Dog Lovers

We live in Central Florida and this week a bizarre event/crime happened,

that bears repeating to remind people about just how low thieves will stoop.

A red 2006 PT Cruiser was left unlocked, with the engine running at a Bank of America

on State Road 50, in Clermont, while the owner went to the ATM to get cash.

While they were doing this, someone jumped into the unlocked, running car and took off with it.

What they did or did not know, was that asleep on the back seat was the owners dog.

And, not just any dog, but a 7 year old German Shepherd named Lady.

Now my problem with this whole thing is this,

if the thief did not see the dog when they took the car, that is one thing,

but if they did and still took it, that is another altogether.

My second thought is for the owner, why leave the car unlocked and running?

My third thought is, did the dog wake up and see a stranger in their car and react?

As a dog lover and dog owner, I find this disturbing on so many levels.

The owners are, as to be expected, heartbroken about their missing dog, but

they also cannot go out and look for Lady because they now have no car.

But the biggest question is, what did the car thief do with Lady?

There must be some way that the dog could be returned without the thief being arrested, right?

How low have we sunk as a race, that even our pets are not safe in our cars?

Car Stolen in Clermont with Dog Inside

If you have seen a wandering/lost German Shepherd, who is wearing a collar,

(she also has a micro-chip) and will probably respond to her name, Lady, or if you

see an abandoned Red 2006 PT Cruiser in or near the Clermont area,

or know of anything that might be of help, please call:

The Clermont Police: 352 394-5588

or The Orlando Sentinel: 407 420-5620

or Crimeline: 1 800 423-TIPS

or email: bprieto@tribune.com

November 14, 2011

Karma Catches Up to the Copycat!

This is a story that will make all of us who own PT Cruisers smile.

Chevy Discontinues the HHR

November 13, 2011

This Place Is Heaven For PT Cruiser Weekend Mechanics!

Although this page has an extensive list of links relating to PT Cruisers,

please, please be aware of the warnings for the page,

PDF files are notorious for causing computer problems, so be aware!!

A PT Cruiser Technical Library

October 17, 2011

Have Some Free Time, Lend a Hand!

Volunteering in your community is a great way to give back,

and it seems that many Baby Boomers are also PT Cruiser owners.

 When they retire, Boomers often find that they now have the time to help others

and the versatile PT Cruiser can adapt to many situations,

 making it a good choice for transporting not only people,

but also their wheelchairs, walkers, etc.

At 75, this generous, caring woman shows that PT Cruiser owners

 not only drive really cool cars, but they are also young at heart.

Giving the Elderly a Lift

October 13, 2011

Could Your PT Cruiser Go Green?

Have you been looking at all of the new Hybrid cars

and feeling just a little bit jealous?

Maybe it is time to consider converting your PT Cruiser and go green?

Think about this:

Lithium Electric PT Cruiser

October 1, 2011

The Highest and Best Use of a PT Cruiser

A converted electric PT Cruiser is being used by EPA scientists to

help measure air pollutants and making those of us who own them smile.

Working With the Best of the Best

September 16, 2011

Rough Idling in 2006 PT Cruiser

We have had this problem with our 2006 and thought it might be a good story to list.

There are several possible causes and some are shown on the page below.

At first we thought that our new GPS was the culprit for the rough idle,

but soon found out this was not the case.

Ours was caused by a dead fan, which we replaced, hope yours is not as costly.

Thankfully, we do have a contract, so only paid a small portion of the total repair bill.

What Would Cause Rough Idling?

August 24, 2011

2001 Fog Light Issue

As one of our PT Cruiser's is a 2001, we thought that this

 information might be helpful to others who have one as well.

The scariest thing with this problem, if you don't catch it,

is just how fast it can run down your battery.

Fog Light Problem With 2001 PT Cruiser

August 18, 2011

An Inspirational Life

Still driving his PT Cruiser at 100, this Pennsylvania man

 makes us all look like kids.

He says that he has lived so long because he eats healthy,

worked hard all his life and has strong faith and good luck.

What more could he want,

he already has an awesome PT Cruiser!

The Gold Chariot

August 14, 2011

The Annual Cruisers Picnic, UK Style!

This looks so cool.

These people really know how to have a good time.

Wish we could be there, but it's in England, so.......

PT Cruiser Drive Through

August 5, 2011

PT Cruiser With Camels to the Rescue

Ok, I want to know how they got the Camels in the PT Cruiser!

These two friends in New Jersey love Camels, so the friend who wanted

to cheer the sick one up, delivered a pair of them to his front yard.

How they actually got them there is not mentioned.

What is the real towing/weight capacity on a PT?

Woman Delivers Camels to Cheer Up Friend

August 4, 2011

He Makes Repairs On the Road

This story should encourage anyone who thinks that they

may have put too many miles on their PT Cruiser.

My 2001 has about the same miles as his does,

but not for the same reasons~

This "Doctor" Makes Really Long Distance House Calls

July 5, 2011

This sort of thing has happened to us and our PT's are not Turbo's.

It almost feels like an A-fib flutter.

The solution this man offers seems like a positive move,

 if this is also affecting your PT, Turbo or not!

Missing Hesitation Feeling in PT Cruiser

June 22, 2011

T-Shirt Sales Raise Money for Shelter

This Club makes the PT People in Florida look good.

Congrats to them.

What a great thing to do.

God Bless.

PT Cruisers Donate $2500 to Shelter

June 13, 2011

This Guy is Such an Inspiration

What a great guy and thanks to the group Ride to Live,

who gave a Wounded Warrior a PT Cruiser:

He Gets Your Motor Running

June 8, 2011

Want to Help your Wallet and Our Country?

This company can convert your PT Cruiser into an Electric Cruiser.

Can we finally say goodbye to the greedy Arab Nations who are destroying

our economy and crippling our recovery with their outrageous gas prices?

LI-ION Motors

Have You Been Embarrassed by Your Alarm?

Before you look goofy in the Wal Mart Parking lot:

How to Disable the Alarm on Your PT

May 27, 2011

Good Questions, Good Answers

Problem with a PT Cruiser Battery

More Car Advice from the UK Here

Advice About PT Brakes

More PT Answers Here

And Here

May 24, 2011

If you enjoy traveling out of town for PT Events,

this web site has a list of things happening up to October:

PT Cruiser Network - Events

May 1, 2011

Random Readings for May Day

Are the Cars that We Choose Determined by our Sex?

Not really sure about this, but, I personally have owned two

of the ones on the list it says that females buy, sooooo.......

Cars Men Buy

Got More Chrysler Questions?

Find some of the answers here:

Chrysler Questions and Answers: April 2011

April 21, 2011

Ford Truck 1, PT Cruiser ?

The only thing that can be said is,

look at the drivers compartment.

It is still intact, mostly!

Texting, Medication Led to Pile Up

April 17, 2011

Is it Ever Going to End?

Don't know what you are paying for gas where you live,

but here in Central Florida, it has gone over the $4 mark

and show no signs of stopping.

Living here in the Entertainment/Vacation Capital of America,

 means that we locals all suffer along with the Tourists.

The Three Stages of Gas Price Grief

April 11, 2011

Can You Say Amazing or Maybe a Miracle?

How many cars do you suppose would have survived this kind of crash after

having a semi do this to them and allow the owners to walk away?

Mom and Daughter Survive Crash

April 3, 2011

What do You Mean This is Your Car?

We know all about having nose prints on every window in our PT Cruisers.

Airedales, or any other breed I am sure, do not discriminate,

they rub their noses on every window in their car.

Dogs are Well Worth Nose Prints!

March 29, 2011

California Says No More

Once again, California shows us the way in demanding what's right of Companies.

They have just introduced a Bill named after the two sisters

who died in an Enterprise unrepaired recalled PT Cruiser.

California May Say Fix Recalls or Don't Rent

March 25, 2011

She is Just a Kid at heart!

An Ohio woman may be the world's oldest driver and

 guess what she's driving, a PT Cruiser!

Ohio Woman Celebrates her 119 Birthday

March 19, 2011

PT's Loved All Over the World

Just in case you thought that Americans were the only ones

 who love their PT's, think again.

This unique car has devoted fans as far away as South Africa:

Singer Loves Her P.T. Cruiser

March 12, 2011

Rented an Unsafe Car Lately?

As written about here recently, a tragedy with a rented PT Cruiser

caused the unnecessary deaths of two young California women.

This new Bill by NY Senator Schumer is meant to stop Rental Companies in their tracks.

We have rented many cars over the years from this same Company

and the thought that we were deliberately put in harms way is unnerving.

Don't think that their parents wouldn't trade the $15 million settlement in a minute

to get their daughters lives back.

New Bill Will Stop Renting of Recalled Cars

March 9, 2011

The Auto MD

Just found this and think it could be of use to some of you,

especially liked the recall links and service bulletins.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Repair

March 6, 2011

When I saw this story this morning, I couldn't resist checking it out.

Everyone knows the story of how the guy who created the PT jumped ship

 and made a second fortune doing a wannabe for Chevrolet.

We all know how it ends, but it was nice to see the story again, one last time.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Milestones

February 25, 2011

After seeing a terrible story on the news this morning about two young girls

 who died in a fire in a rented PT Cruiser that had not had a required

recall service performed, I wanted to check to see if either of

 ours was one of the affected cars.

Great page, good information.

PT Cruiser Repair Tips

February 20, 2011

Great question since our other PT is a 2001.

Several other questions are also answered here:

How Do You Time a 2001 PT Cruiser?