Q: In today's paper there was a question on removing sap on the windows and trunk. This will sound crazy. I tried many things, but what worked was Cutter Skinsations Insect Repellent. It totally removed the sap with no damage to paint.
R.C., Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Q: Everybody has a solution for getting anything off your car paint. For years I have kept a bottle of charcoal lighter fluid on my shelf in the garage. It is an instant degreaser and anything-else remover, and on a car surface, it will remove just about anything. The nice thing about it is it dries almost instantly and will not damage paint or even remove the wax on the car.
M.B., Chicago
A: These are among the myriad suggestions we have received. And now we will put this subject to bed. As Porky Pig says, th, th, that's all, folks.
Q: I have purchased a 2019 Cadillac ATS Coupe, with the 3.6-liter engine. It has the start/stop feature that shuts the engine off at every stop. There is a switch on the console to turn this feature off. However, when you turn the car off, it defaults back to on. How can I permanently disable this device?
C.N., Aurora, Ill.
A: We currently know of no way to permanently disable the stop/start feature. Some people initially find this feature annoying but in the long run they get used to it. Besides, it improves fuel economy. Remember, you get zero miles per gallon at idle.
