Cars & Transportation - 14 August 2006

I was interested in the Toyota Rav 4...but haven't been reading very good reviews. Subaru is my next choice...

Do you own an outback or legacy? Have you enjoyed owning on? Any regrets?

2006-08-14 06:10:13 · 10 answers · asked by pizzapie 1 in Subaru

I recently bought a used (24,000 mi) 2005 Chrysler Sebring and took it to a car wash/oil change place to establish a baseline for future oil changes. The car wash tries to get you to have extra things done... radiator flush, fuel injector cleaning, windshield replacement etc. They said my fuel injectors need to be cleaned... how can tell if they know what they're doing or just trying to take my money?

2006-08-14 06:07:43 · 24 answers · asked by Joseph S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It pisses me off, about a 7. If the driver is a milf, i can forget they had the ego to put up such an asinine sign. If i knew my parents put that sign up when i was a kid (and they didn't) I'd be upset later in life.

2006-08-14 06:05:37 · 29 answers · asked by ADAMOS 2 in Safety

umm i am new at this whole customizing my car thing i just wanted to know how the whole "sound system" thing works...what are amps and woofers and sub woofers im lost...please help

2006-08-14 05:59:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

After picking up my Jeep Grand Cherokee this afternoon from the shop, I will be trading it in at some point this week. My sister in law is going with me, and wants to know what I'm looking for.

The thing is, I have NO idea whatsoever. Does anyone have any recommendations for a well priced, reliable car? I must note that I have a 5 year old, and a baby on the way, so a sports car just isn't doing it for us!

If anyone has recently purchased a car and has some rave reviews, please let me know. I'm basically going into dealerships blindsighted and need some help! Thanks!

2006-08-14 05:57:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

Got my practical test next week and tho Im ok driving, Im gonna be a bag of nerves waiting for my time slot. Any tips on how to get rid of the jitters?

2006-08-14 05:54:40 · 17 answers · asked by Mick B 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I found out that a used car I purchased from a local car dealer ended up being stolen. The police came to my home and impounded the car. I contacted the dealership, and they've provided me a free rental car. They let me know that I would need to come in and pick out a different car. The car I had was a later year model with very low mileage, but the cars they showed me were older with a lot more miles on them.
Does anyone have any advice on this? I'm not looking to get "something for nothing", but I want a car that I like - not just to pick something out to get this over with. Different people at the dealership are telling me some different things - one says I'm going to end up with a "better" car ($4K more than the other), another is trying to put me in something that is around the same price as the other (but older and with more miles) and another says "I've got them over a barrel". Should I just pick out a car I like and "make" them give it to me with the same payments?

2006-08-14 05:54:07 · 21 answers · asked by SusieQ 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am a harley rider and considering buying a sport bike. I am think about doing this for a little change of pace, mind you im not going to sell my harley. I am wondering what a good bike would be because i have little knowledge in this area of motorcycles. I have been told the Ninja is a good bike but I have also heard the the insurance is outragous. I am just wondering what would be a good bike (make model,& trim) with quite a bit of power. Also and other information that could aid me in my search. I am looking at buying used as I dont want to put out over $6000. Thanks Everyone

2006-08-14 05:51:57 · 14 answers · asked by Brad 3 in Motorcycles

2006-08-14 05:51:22 · 6 answers · asked by gord 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

o.k. it has a ton of miles but is still kickin and tryin to stay alive. i replaced the air filter and then cleaned the choke and carb ect. now hes,{the car} sputtering and is real slow at the take off. not to mention its idling VERY slow and almost dies at a stop. i do most the repairs myself, im poor and i enjoy it. last time he started doing this we increased the idle. i had help and cant remeber how this was done. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

2006-08-14 05:51:04 · 4 answers · asked by letasemail 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-14 05:48:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

2006-08-14 05:47:59 · 15 answers · asked by gooterscooby 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I dont really know what I can do to my bike engine to get sum more juice outta it. I have aftermarket pipe and a new chain and sproket as of now. I want to play with the engine a bit and dont really know what I should do as far as new parts. I dont want to buy a bigger bike because I really like my bike and just want to make this one faster!!!

2006-08-14 05:46:10 · 6 answers · asked by NMY_39 1 in Motorcycles

My video that details the process is in storage and I can't seem to find a step-by-step explanation anywhere on the Internet! I know I need a Torx T-40 for the six bolts and that I'll have to disconnect the wiring for the wiper, but beyond that I'm not sure what to do, what to expect or the proper way to store the top without a rack or hoist. Any tips? Details, please! Thanks!

2006-08-14 05:45:40 · 7 answers · asked by n2sportsgrrrl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a limit for young drivers because we don't believe they will be competant enough to drive. Yet some 12 year olds probably can drive better than some 30 year olds. Should they make a law that limits how young you need to be to drive as well? What should the age range be?

2006-08-14 05:43:24 · 14 answers · asked by aplusjimages 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

The air conditioning seems to work only part of the time. It comes on and goes back off again. Lately it has been off more than on. I have heard that this year of frontier, sentra and quest have been plagued with A/C problems. Has anyone experienced this problem? And, If so what did you do to get it fixed? I am afraid to take it to the dealer for fear of spending mucho $$$$$$$$

2006-08-14 05:40:15 · 2 answers · asked by jbuilder7916 2 in Nissan

I want to make a complaint to Renault Customer Services Dept but cannot find their address or telephone number, and their web site does not allow any e-mail contact. I am in N Ireland but want their HQ in England.

2006-08-14 05:36:17 · 5 answers · asked by The Shadow 3 in Renault

2006-08-14 05:31:53 · 8 answers · asked by brown eye girl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If they are what can you put in them?

2006-08-14 05:31:02 · 4 answers · asked by litcanu_costel 1 in Aircraft

I have a vauxhall zafira club 03 reg. It is the first car I have had with power steering. Sometimes when i am parking in a tight space, the steering shuddrs and there is a groaning noise. Does that mean ther is a problem with my steering? If I don't do anything will it turn into manual steering or break down altogether?

2006-08-14 05:29:29 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-14 05:26:36 · 5 answers · asked by William D 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a friend who refuses to run the AC even on rather hot days because she has been told - and seems to believe herself - that doing so decreases efficiency and makes her cost for gas higher. The car is a Volkswagen Jetta.

2006-08-14 05:22:07 · 6 answers · asked by Matt 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i hear books are banned?

2006-08-14 05:20:24 · 11 answers · asked by VanillaIce 3 in Safety

most of the tube trains i have been on, they have been so dirty and hot. why is it? why not public maintain the trains. and on some bakerloo platforms, i have seen rubbish even on the tracks. othere stations such as london bridge are ok. but why are some the other way round?

2006-08-14 05:16:23 · 10 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5 in Rail

i'm debating between a suzuki GS500F and the yamaha FZ6, they both have there advantages and disadvantages but the FZ6 is more in cost and insurance what do you think

2006-08-14 05:15:47 · 6 answers · asked by john m 1 in Motorcycles

i am changing the oil in my 92 eagle summit with a 1.5 litre engine and i cant see how many quarts of oil to put in it, anyone know?

2006-08-14 05:15:25 · 1 answers · asked by GunnRunn762 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

please I can't live without my power door locks

2006-08-14 05:08:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jeep

Hi Everyone, I have had the frame, rotors, pegs, just about everything that I could on my GSXR 750 polished and now I have a J.O.B on my hands. What is the best technique and products to keep my bike shining. It is so much work!!! I wish I had them chromed instead. Anyway, water under the bridge. HELP!! I HAVE WATER SPOTS!!!

2006-08-14 05:05:54 · 7 answers · asked by drubaby32698 3 in Motorcycles

2006-08-14 05:04:45 · 11 answers · asked by tidal_wave_dave 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-08-14 05:03:43 · 16 answers · asked by pacificwaves8 2 in Maintenance & Repairs