Cars & Transportation - 28 August 2006

This morning, as I was preparing to leave home, I found a dent in my street-parked car. There was a note on the car telling me the license number of an "old woman" who hit my car and then drove off. I reported the incident to the police, and later went back home. On a hunch, I thought I would drive up and down the street just to see if the offending license tag was around. Turns out, the car was parked on my street!!! I checked out the car to see if there was evidence of the collision, but by the looks of things, this person has a hobby of hitting parked cars (the passenger side is much more damaged than the rest of the car). I am not sure if I can prove that this is the person that hit my car, though. What should I do?

2006-08-28 19:13:04 · 9 answers · asked by sverthfreyr 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

When unlicensed and your in an accident, does your insurance cover?? I know a lot of bikers without their licenses.

2006-08-28 19:11:23 · 7 answers · asked by Debra B 2 in Motorcycles

Their is this foam washer that fits over the threaded stud that connects to the center link. Is this washer a dust cover so dirt wont get into the joint?

2006-08-28 18:59:00 · 12 answers · asked by Craig C 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-28 18:58:00 · 11 answers · asked by abayigzaw 1 in Honda

Can I fix the seats in a semi truck or do I need to get the whole thing replaced? The seat moves from side to side really bad.

2006-08-28 18:49:54 · 2 answers · asked by raven 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If you had to select one of these vehicles to buy from Carmax, which would it be and why? I know none of them are very exciting. Thanks for the advice!

2006-08-28 18:46:04 · 4 answers · asked by OrangeCharlie 5 in Buying & Selling

ZTS or LX? which is better. Im looking for a 2001-2003.

2006-08-28 18:43:29 · 9 answers · asked by babyblue1725 2 in Buying & Selling

year: a 2001-2003

which is better LX or ZTS?

2006-08-28 18:41:50 · 10 answers · asked by babyblue1725 2 in Ford

I have 89 mustang coup 5.0 and for I could say 5 years my blinker blinks realy slow and as i stop at a light and using the A/C it will just stay on the blink and thats it. I had the batery checked alternator replaced, replaced all baterie cables, and the actual blinker fues what can the problem be?

2006-08-28 18:41:24 · 12 answers · asked by mustangford302 1 in Ford

its a 2004 4 runner and I to reset my srs lighth

2006-08-28 18:36:19 · 3 answers · asked by kaiser692001 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am with about 52k in miles.

Last week I went to start it and it was dead. Flat dead. Just a click when I turned the ignition. No lights, radio, etc.

Battery obviously being dead, and refusing a jump, I went and got another one. Car worked fine.

Tonight I drove it to the drug store. I noticed the lights seemed a bit dim, but car seemed fine. Drove home. 2 hours later my husband drove the car to the grocery store. When he went to start the car, it was again totally dead.

The ignition didn't turn over, just the click noise. No power at all. Couldn't close the window. Couldn't even pop the trunk.

What's going on here? I vote our alternator is dead. My husband thinks it's something else. He likes to believe he is the reincarnation of Mr. Goodwrench, but trust me, he isn't. Could it be the ignition switch? A fuse? Something else?

Car being towed to shop tomorrow, but I'd to have an idea of what we are in for before then.

Thanks!

2006-08-28 18:34:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

what do yall think about Peterbilt going to the 389exhd and not making the 379exhd

2006-08-28 18:32:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Can I simply spray the carburator cleaner into the intake? Or do I actually have to take the MAF sensor out and clean it? And if the latter, how do I do it? I have the Service Engine Soon light on (steady), but when the car goes over 50 mph, the SES light BLINKS!

2006-08-28 18:31:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

i already bring it to a mechanic, engine is in timing, it has new spark plug. but its pull is not the same as before, how can i improve it? what should i do?

2006-08-28 18:23:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What are the intake and exhaust valve size on these heads? 1971

2006-08-28 18:18:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1999 Chevy Cavalier. I'm just wondering what is wrong with it.

2006-08-28 18:12:45 · 13 answers · asked by jean_greenbean 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-28 18:06:59 · 4 answers · asked by rockey1011 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

ok my brother is about to loose his car. so i was going to take over payments from him and take his car. well the title is still in his name, would there be anyway for me to get insurance on it with the title still in his name. he still owes money on it and i will just be taking over payments and driving it.

2006-08-28 18:05:06 · 8 answers · asked by birdie_21_04 1 in Insurance & Registration

I dont know what to go with? Dont answer a question with a question. One or the other.

2006-08-28 18:02:00 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Motorcycles

2006-08-28 17:59:03 · 2 answers · asked by George S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-28 17:58:51 · 2 answers · asked by 011987@sbcglobal.net 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

i have a 1994 acura integra rs 2 door and when i turn my car on in the morning the rpms shoot up to sbot 2500 rpms which is normal but if i drive it before it is totally warmed up the cars rpms shoot down to almost 0 (zero) and it starts to jitter....i have done a tune up on the car...sparkplugs, oil, filter, wires, dist. cap, ignition coil, rotor and it stays the same..the muffler also shoot small explosions like pooofpooofpoofpoof but nothing maajor like theres an escape in the exhaust system....please anything at this point in time will help me out alot i really like this car and want it to work out for me and dont really have the money to take it to a certified shop i would like any feedback anyone may be able to provide...thank you!!!

2006-08-28 17:57:55 · 6 answers · asked by OneProudRican716 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-28 17:53:44 · 17 answers · asked by coooool_virgo 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I currently have a Rockford Fosgate T10001bd amp and two Alpine Type-R 12" subs. I want more bass, I want it louder but at the same time I want it to be clean. I was recommended to get the Rockford Fosgate T112D4 12" subs because of the amp I have. Will they be louder than the Type-Rs? Will they sound better?

2006-08-28 17:48:37 · 8 answers · asked by doausa2003 1 in Car Audio

I know they must run rough, and they won't last as long. But without connecting rods and fewer parts, it runs more efficiently. Besides the mentioned problems, are there any other reasons?

2006-08-28 17:37:11 · 7 answers · asked by littlpeter 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

The gate mentioned is also the actual gate the flight departed from . I never heard this one before-or maybe I wasn't paying attention ??

2006-08-28 17:31:42 · 4 answers · asked by missmayzie 7 in Aircraft

recently dekalb co. ga. implimented a law that states. if you are involved in an accident and are talking on the cell phone it will be a 500$ fine!! i personally think this should become a national law, just like dui has become. laws are unfortuantely implimented because people are too selfish or stupid to do the right thing. and since the ntsb recently completed a study that said cell phone use while driving is equally or more distracting than driving under the influence of alcohol. dont you all think its high time we got serious about making the roads safer?? it may be your child that you save from the negligence of idiots that just cant seem to hang up and drive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-08-28 17:28:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

What should I get?My dad already has about 100,00 for the one I want...and my 18 birthday is in 4 years....what should I get?He just asked me it today...what should I get?

2006-08-28 17:14:40 · 29 answers · asked by Isabella! 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I picked up a head that has valves and cam shaft intact.
It is dirty, but I figure I can soak it in solvent. I am interested
in taking it a part just for the fun of it, and then reassembling it.
Am I just spitting in the wind, or could this be a learning project?
I have never done any type of head work before.

2006-08-28 17:10:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

something is wrong with my van once i go over 55 it starts shaking alot and when im turing it pops alot. i drive a mercury villager 1993 front wheel drive. when i left up the front two wheels and start pushing the gas the front driver's side wheel shakes alot. does anyone know what it might be.

2006-08-28 17:10:13 · 8 answers · asked by lucy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs