Cars & Transportation - 24 July 2006

My budddy got a flat tire yesterday and he didn't have a donut so we had to leave it on the on the street because it was a Sunday and everything was already closed. Anyway my question is what would you do in this situation...would you have to go buy a donut or could you buy a single tire that fits your car and than just have it balanced and weighted at the mechanics later? He does not have AAA or anything so towing it would be really a last resort.

2006-07-24 09:45:01 · 12 answers · asked by Kevin Federline 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-24 09:41:44 · 12 answers · asked by spyblitz 7 in Other - Cars & Transportation

A couple of kids left their bikes in my driveway and went to play in the street a few houses down. I do not have any children so I never would have thought to check for this. I hit the bike and it seriously scratched and dented my rear bumber. I don't know if there was any damage to the bike but I told the kids what happened and not to leave there bikes in my driveway again. Am I responsible for any damage to the bike or should their parents be responsible to the damage to my car? Or would we just call it even (though the damage is going to cost me more that a brand new bike for this kid)?

2006-07-24 09:39:12 · 5 answers · asked by kyfaith01 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

why is it that where a car is conserned youll always find traffic wardens laying down the law for cars yet when it comes to people law ..ie looking after folk you dont see many coppers ..you have to phone them. you never have to phone a traffic warden do you there everywhere

2006-07-24 09:37:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

14,900 drive away today!

2006-07-24 09:36:16 · 4 answers · asked by drayz7 1 in Buying & Selling

you accidentally mistake the transmission fluid for oil and only put a few drops into where your oil is supposed to go??

2006-07-24 09:33:27 · 10 answers · asked by ☼♥Manda♥☼ 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Not counting bridges, why are there toll roads in other parts of the USA and not any in the western USA? It seems wierd to me, a person from CA, to have to pay a toll just for driving on flat roads.

2006-07-24 09:27:36 · 9 answers · asked by captaincarney 3 in Commuting

2006-07-24 09:26:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-07-24 09:21:57 · 4 answers · asked by Roy V 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-07-24 09:20:42 · 16 answers · asked by bobby 3 in Commuting

2006-07-24 09:19:00 · 16 answers · asked by qaroha 1 in Aircraft

2006-07-24 09:17:59 · 19 answers · asked by Stephanie G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-24 09:13:38 · 12 answers · asked by MUD WRANGLER 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

it doesn't need to be pristine i dont mind a "fixer upper" but it should be in south/southwest england preferably under £3000

2006-07-24 09:13:36 · 5 answers · asked by lubberly 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-07-24 09:08:41 · 14 answers · asked by Robyn 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i,m looking for some sites were i can purchase cheap motorcycle clothing, helmets, leathers etc, within the uk

2006-07-24 09:06:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I know its probably difficult to diagnose this with out hearing out seeing my brakes but maybe someone can give me a heads up.

I had completely brand new brakes put on my truck almost two years ago. Recently “on occasion” they started making a squealing noise when I apply my brakes and sometimes when nothing is applied. Other days there is no noise. In the two years that I have had these brakes I haven’t traveled much and I never hard brake. I do have an appointment next week for someone to look at them. The last time I needed a complete new set it cost me 600 bucks. Does it sounds like I need new brakes or maybe just a cleaning? Also how much should I expect to pay for this?

This is a 1999 GMC Sierra with ABS brakes

2006-07-24 09:04:13 · 8 answers · asked by wolfmeatfood 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I will be making 100+ miles each day on weekdays. While gas economy is important, security and at least a 4 door is a preferable since I've been driving a 2-door for a period of time now and we've had to rent cars when going camping, etc. I am thinking also to perhaps sell the car after a year as I'll have the chance to move closer to my destination, so I'm concerned about how much value of the car I can keep over the year despite the mileage.

Thank you for all the answers/recommendations.

2006-07-24 08:59:59 · 8 answers · asked by Discover7 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I drive a 1992 Dodge Caravan 4 cyl. I wanna get a lil more power from it cuz right now it feels like driving a 7 passenger go-cart I dont plan on keeping the van any longer than I have to but I do wanna make it a little more powerfull while I have it what are some inexpensive things I can do to squeeze more power out of it ? I dont wanna spend a lotta money on it cuz like I said I dont really wanna have to drive this thing any longer than I have to plus I dont know how long the van will last so its pointless for me to put lots of money into the car If it might not last long

2006-07-24 08:55:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-24 08:54:44 · 14 answers · asked by Neopia 1 in Chevrolet

also when I have my them on as parking lights the left light seems to be off but you can barely tell it's on...some one please help i have a 2001 pontiac sunfire.

2006-07-24 08:49:35 · 7 answers · asked by heol 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

thanks to you guys I have found the FF in the 1997 ford F-150 now, when I take it off, will gas go pouring out of the line, or does the fuel pump have to force that through?

2006-07-24 08:47:04 · 4 answers · asked by Bistro 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

Thank you. Hope it doesn't cost too much of course!

2006-07-24 08:42:01 · 2 answers · asked by Cordelia 4 in Safety

2006-07-24 08:40:54 · 9 answers · asked by **musicman** 2 in Motorcycles

Do you want a 110 electric out let? Maybe auto pilot?
be creative, combine technolgies ; internet access through the radio for music/movie downloads, figher jet seatbelts, GPS positioning for cheapest gas station, neon paint, stealth mode, WHATEVER!! I want to see what you got in mind

2006-07-24 08:37:56 · 3 answers · asked by mike c 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

How much torque and horse power will I probably have? I have a 1972 4 bolt main 350 chevy, with 69-71 "double hump" 186 heads (the 1.94 valve not they 2 by 2's) with a summit 274 deg. cam @.050, dunno how much lift it has, flat top pistons, shorty headers, an edlebrock performer intake, using the stock quadrabog carb, havent done any porting or anything, the block is in great shape never been opened untill about 2 months ago (sat in my dads shop since like 1980) havent done any ignition upgrades has a HEI setup on it, I am putting it in my 78 z28 camaro, I know I havent givin much info on my parts combo so try to "wing it" thanks, and is there any thing you would recramend changing?

2006-07-24 08:36:59 · 3 answers · asked by scottaichele 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

How do you like it?

Any problems?

2006-07-24 08:35:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-07-24 08:34:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-07-24 08:32:59 · 8 answers · asked by jonathan 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

A jeep grand cherokee in the years of 1999 to 2004 are they good suvs they match my lifestyle that is why i want one!!!! can they tow 2 jet skkis or a small boat??? are they reliable???are they roomy???

2006-07-24 08:30:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling