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16 Sounds Your Car Makes that Signal Trouble Snap, crackle and pop are normal sounds make by certain breakfast cereals, but may not be such a good thing if made by your car. Here are some possible trouble signals that your car may be trying to alert you to. Customer Service Hall of ShameConsumers were polled to find out which retailers and service companies provide good and bad service. Those companies with lots of "poor" ratings make up the "hall of shame". On the bad boys list this year you will find Comcast, Sprint, Bank of America and other big companies. Click each company to see more details and the company's response. You can also add your own observations.How to Tweak or Calibrate Your HDTV Most TVs sold today are flat panel screens capable of producing gorgeous high definition pictures. Many consumers, however, think they are watching in HD when they are not because of incorrect wiring, watching a non-HD channel, or other error. But, assuming your TV is properly wired and you are watching an HD program on an HD channel, is your picture the best it can be? Here are tips on tweaking your TV to improve the picture. 
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