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All done. Oil change too. Over 2 yrs old and got not quite 30,000 km's. Don't drive much. Almost at 600 k on the mountain bike this season! H.P.

Got "the recall letter" today. Will get around to making an appointment in the next week or so.

Planning a winter getaway to Florida this winter. Likely to fly to Orlando, rather than do the 3 day drive across the country. Anyone aware of National car rental companies that have Journeys in their fleets? Prefer to drive something I'm familiar with when in an area I'm new to. H.P.

Ya, on his bike and was riding on the sidewalk (illegal) before crossing against the red light. He was moving fast. Would have seen if walking.

Out of respect for the privacy of the little dweeb I won't. Although the real reason is I have no idea how to edit or reduce the size of the file and being HD it is HUGE.

On a whim when I got the Journey I bought the Garmin. A bit overpriced at over 200 canuck, but incredible HD quality. A cheap camera would do just fine. Not complicated tech wise, although I did go through the menus to turn off the audio recording. I want no evidence of. 1 My filthy language when dealing with others on the road or discussing how much I love hockey refs. 2 My poor taste in music and occasional vocal harmonizing. If in doubt, just find any 10 year old and they can show you!

Had a little bump on the front of my hood by a space cadet 14 yr old when he ran a red light. I was waiting to turn in a left turn storage lane when my light turned green and he appeared from a sidewalk that angled into the intersection from behind. Simply didn't see him. Impact less than 5 mph, but enough to put a 4 inch dent into the front of the hood. Not even a crack in the paint. Daddy tried to blame me after the fact, and I got called into our government run insurance people to give a statement. Usually these don't go well as they love to assess fault to everyone. BUT, I showed up with dash cam video burned to a DVD of the incident, proving I did have the green turn light. Completely exonerated by the adjuster on the spot and they even waived my 500 dollar deductible. My cost, zero. Get this. Dodge Journey hoods are aluminum and a dent removal service I checked with said that aluminum hoods cannot be fixed. Insurance adjuster agreed. Cost for new hood, including paint, installation, changeover of washers and pads? Over 1900 bucks Canuck! I must say my dealer had a hood in stock, painted it and installed 5 days after the claim made. Paint on hood is flawlessly perfect. Thank you Waverley Chrysler! Heck, the underside of the hood is better than the factory hood. Way smoother. I gushed to everyone that works there about the quality of the work. They like me there. Nothing happens to the doofus. Yes a bad choice made, but also riding on the sidewalk (illegal here) and without a helmet too. (also illegal) At 14 he can't be prosecuted. The moral of the story? Get a Dash cam! Plug it in, and let it run. It more than paid for itself with this one incident. H.P.

Next time it happens, give a good slap to the steering wheel on the top of the airbag. Someone told me it is an occasional bad connection in the clockspring. Don't know if true or not. It always works for me, although it rarely happens. H.P.

You forget the lazer tattoo removal companies! They'll be big money makers too.

Let me try to explain this. The dealer is right. Your "Crew" is actually a Journey SXT with the "Crew" package. 28L This included the deletion of the SXT rear hatch badge and replaceD with the Crew badge. As stated on your window sticker, it was a 2 grand option and included things like heated seats, power seats and so on.... In 2014 the "Crew" name was changed to "Limited" and it was set up the same way. The price went up to about 2.3 grand. On my window sticker it calls the Journey a Limited but it also lists it as a Dodge Journey SXT. with the 28L option package. I did not see that on your sticker but not sure if there is a variation on the French VS English stickers. Even on my Manitoba Vehicle registration papers my Limited is listed as a Journey SXT. Again, you got the Crew/Limited package on top of the SXT model. The Limited model was discontinued in the US in 2015 (I think) but still exists in Canada even on the 16 model. They market it on the website as a model when in reality it is an add on to the Sxt model. Confusing, isn't it. H.P.

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Found this today. CTV Winnipeg Published Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Transport Canada has identified safety issues with four Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Canada models. Transport Canada conducted an investigation after receiving over 100 consumer complaints involving a failure of a power steering return hose. It found that the loss of power steering assist, along with the potential for a vehicle fire, was a serious safety issue. Transport Canada notified the manufacturer. It found power steering problems with Dodge Journey, Chrysler 200, Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger models. The vehicle models affected include: • 2009-2016 Dodge Journey; • 2011-2013 Chrysler 200; • 2007-2010 Chrysler Sebring; and • 2007-2013 Dodge Avenger. "Canadians deserve to know that the cars they rely on to get to work and transport their families are safe. I reserve the option of forcing a recall if corrective measures are not applied in a satisfactory manner,” Marc Garneau, the minister of transport said in a statement. “Manufactures should know that we have high standards for Canadian vehicles, and we expect them to live up to these standards at all times." A final notice of the safety defect will be issued to owners of the vehicles after the minister makes a final determination and reviews feedback from Canadians with affected models. Transport Canada said it will continue to monitor the issue closely and will provide details as they become available.

Already been into the mud! Didn't take a pic of the bike coated up to the seat post. Even though it was 15c outside, still managed to find a small bit of snow in the bush. Did manage to chase about 4 deer who were hanging out along one of the well travelled trails. Then got chased by a Canada goose who must have had a nest nearby! Love the critters.

Hey strangers. Been a while since I posted! Got some ideas, looking for past experience of this gang 1 Anyone have one of the Mopar Sunroof wind deflectors? They were made for the 09/10 models and sold by dealers so are a perfect fit (roof contour). Tried to order one locally but none in any warehouse. Did find one on Ebay located in Los Angeles. Since there is no change from the old models am thinking of ordering. Before I do, one question. I believe the Mopar model attaches with some sort of screw mechanics and not sticky tape. Is this true? Personally not interested in any tape method as our Prairie winter makes tape brittle and come apart over time. 2 Thinking for the Mopar front hood (bonnet for the Brits) wind/bug deflector but really don't like the common smoke coloured ones. With a little special acid etch plastic primer and locally made colour matched spray bomb, anyone had good results from possibly painting one of these? Ya, it's a personal preference. Answers? Opinions? Flames? Been quiet up here . We had a tease of spring weeks ago and like other parts of the continent, it's been crappy. Winter hockey season over. Not quite nice enough for Mountainbiking. (I'm a nice weather suck) Journey all waxed and ready for nice weather forecast for later in the week. I was so bored I even waxed the door jambs! The joys of a garage heater. H.P.

Ya, gonna miss him.....

Oh heck, we have lots of strange nuts too! But, the thought of guns at a huge convention just tickles my funny bone. The petition is definitely unique.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/republican-convention-guns-petition_us_56f70018e4b014d3fe234d28 While we do love you like a brother, there are times you are a bit baffling and strange. This would make for exciting live TV, And I am sure there are many who approve, (Just read the comments section at the end of the story) While it might be a bit gory. Normally I'm not a fan of your never ending political process as ours lasts about 45 days from start to finish, even I would tune in to watch with a 3 day supply of popcorn! To quote one of your prominent politicians, Lindsay Graham, "my party is batshi* crazy" I suspect the rest of the saner parts of this planet just might agree. Perplexed in Canada H.P.

Something new. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-LED-Daytime-Running-Light-For-Dodge-Journey-JCUV-Fog-Lamp-DRL-2013-2014-2015-/181812139271?hash=item2a54d91507:g:9MwAAOSwgQ9Vseoo&vxp=mtr H.P.

This one is my favorite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiUSp8CsZAE

We have had an incredible spring up here on the Canadian Prairie. Unusually warm and the snow is gone! Just yesterday it hit 15c (over 60f for those south of the 49th) and after a 2 hour bike ride in shorts, I came home an washed the journey, dried it and put into the garage. Today, a miserable day with cold steady rain. Turned on the heater in the garage, got out the Meguire's and now have a nicely waxed super shiny car! Glad I don't have to go out today. H.P.

Congrats! Don't rush to find another job. If you don't need the extra cash, enjoy the summer and see if you have enough interests to keep you busy. I had a little part time job for a while, but gave it up cause it interfered with hockey on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and swimming on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I cut back in those activities as soon as mountain biking season starts. Sheesh, barely enough time to wash the Journey! I now consider work just another 4 letter word that ends with a K. H.P.

That reminds me of a story. Had a not too bright friend. Lived on one of the lakes in this neighbourhood. Loved the plentiful geese making their home on the lake. So he went to a farm and bought a bag of wheat to feed them. Proceeded to spread the grain around his back yard, close to the water. The yard had a considerable slope down to the water. Then Geese everywhere! Free easy food. Yes, they love wheat! His little girl was thrilled and watched them for hours. The next day early in the morning, with dew on the grass, he went out to see if there was any wheat left on the lawn. Didn't notice the mess. It was so thick and slippery he slid on his butt down the lawn and into the lake. Goose crap covered in dew is very slippery. That was the last time he ever fed them.

Ok Mother Nature. Enough. I want, no, I need spring! I want to wash the car and have it stay clean for more than 100 yards. I want to wax it too. So hurry up! Get here. I await standing in the driveway and hearing the first flock of Canada Geese overhead. That is such a sweet sound as they announce it's spring. H.P.

Interesting. With sales up 10% for the calendar 2015 year and 20% in January it looks like the redesigned Journey won't appear until the 18 model now. http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/heres-what-2018-chrysler-dodge-jeep-lineup-might-look H.P.

You are close to these folks in Germany for accessories. Journey/Freemont all interchangeable https://www.vmaxx.de/en/?fz=311