Cars & Transportation - 31 August 2006

Offered a tatty one last week, but I'm looking for one to polish up and mechanic a bit etc. for next summer.
Have you got one, or a local salesroom stocking said item ?
Glad to hand over a small commission fee if so, as they are now becoming a bit hard to get hold of.
Always wanted one, instead of the Gold Wing, which is a bit of a thing when it comes to tuning the carbs.

Want a Gold Wing ? It's tuned.

2006-08-31 06:03:39 · 3 answers · asked by Bob the Boat 6 in Motorcycles

2006-08-31 06:02:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I once read one that said: "Proud parent of a Well Trained Dog and D list Kid" lol, so stupid ;-)

2006-08-31 06:01:44 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I'm painting a silver bumper white, and I don't want to do more work than necessary, the bumper itself is black.

2006-08-31 06:00:04 · 11 answers · asked by DeAnna 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-31 05:59:33 · 11 answers · asked by kitty3jm 1 in Aircraft

where can i find pictures of a 1971 superbee decal close up?or please give me a link of a superbee decal up close.

2006-08-31 05:56:32 · 4 answers · asked by Ivan1989 4 in Dodge

I am stationed overseas and my son is in college in the USA~
My son has a 1995 Explorer 4WD with 170K miles on it. The tranny was shifting improperly, flashing O/D light and was bumping while in gear - long story short, after 4 visits to the shop over a period of 6 months to get the "computer reset", it quit shifting and ended up with a $2300 transmission overhaul and VSS sensor replacement. 3 months after the O/H, the transmission was lurching when coming to a stop at a light. -Tranny under warranty - the lads at the tranny shop "reset the computer" and are telling him that the computer may be failing and it is causing his symptoms, additionally they say this computer could be what caused his tranny to burn up in the first place. My questions are:
- what is this computer
- where is it located
- how much do they cost
- are the tranny lads taking my son (he's bright but not echanically inclined) for a ride?

2006-08-31 05:55:57 · 6 answers · asked by kirbyone 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1999 Olds Alero. It runs and drives great, and it usually starts up fine. About every fourth or fifth start up, the RPM's jump around and the car stalls out. I restart it and everything is fine, the RPM's go directly to between 500-1000 and it idles great. There are no warning lights lit up on the dash. It never stalls when I am driving or stopped, just those few times on start up. Any suggestions on where to look?

2006-08-31 05:47:46 · 13 answers · asked by joe h 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm planning to buy a new car, and I have to choose between these options:

clio campus by renault
peugeout 107
citroën c3
yaris sport by toyota

many thanks!

2006-08-31 05:46:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-08-31 05:43:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Volkswagen

While driving down highway on set speed or have cruise control set, when all of a sudden your speed odometer drops to zero and later starts back up. What does this mean? Why does this do that? Also, when the odometer is not working and I have stopped, it sounds like it won't shift gears so have to pull off, turn car off then start it back up before drives right. Anybody have any ideas about this? No guessing, I NEED to KNOW so Please help!!

2006-08-31 05:38:57 · 12 answers · asked by GardenGirl 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-31 05:34:45 · 5 answers · asked by desi_g_love05 1 in Car Audio

The break lights are out on my car. The top rear window light still works. The fuses are still good. What other possibilities are there of why they aren't working? Blinkers and reverse light still works. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

2006-08-31 05:34:19 · 8 answers · asked by emmymn 3 in Chevrolet

I just recently bought a car with a turbo diesel engine (a smart car), but I don't know much about diesel. Is it safe to switch between regular diesel and, say, Sunoco's Gold Diesel, and any of the other diesel types out there?

2006-08-31 05:32:16 · 8 answers · asked by psykhaotic 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-31 05:30:35 · 8 answers · asked by amanda f 1 in Mitsubishi

2006-08-31 05:26:00 · 13 answers · asked by ? 6 in Safety

I'm buying a new car outright and I want to know what the car will be worth in two or three years.

2006-08-31 05:24:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I cant get my Ford Zetec to start it just keeps ticking over, any ideas what this could be as i have no idea about engines ect

2006-08-31 05:19:34 · 16 answers · asked by BOB 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-31 05:18:18 · 5 answers · asked by tinklez 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had just started the car (I had to press the accelerator over the past month so it wouldn't die, sometimes even at trafic lights, basically the rpms would idle iratically -usually underreving the engine), anyhow, at about 200 yards from my house I heard a 'thump' coming from the engine after which the engine kept running but all the gears from Park to Low have no effect on the car -- I gotta say that now the shifter works/slides quite easily!

Anybody?

2006-08-31 05:17:17 · 11 answers · asked by JoHn B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

What i really want to know is tht wht will i get if i put 18' rims with 275/35 tires... and is it better to stick with '16 inch and put a 255/45 tire ?
And will it affect my accelration if i put a spacer ?

2006-08-31 05:15:11 · 6 answers · asked by SAM I AM 1 in Ford

Ok, i've been driving since I was 17 and am now 30. I've always been insured on a car that I owned and I have always been the main driver. 4 Years ago I put my husband on the insurance. We were insured for 2 years on 2 different cars until 18 months ago I got a loan car from work. I have since handed it back (2 weeks before it went back some bugger hit me). When I've gone to insure my new car (owned by me, me main driver, his named), I HAD NEVER CLAIMED AND YET they tell me I only have 4 yrs no claims??? Is there any way I can get that back? And why is it that when I had the one claim (I was talking about earlier) when some bloody unknown smacked my car, (I have no claims pretection), my premiums still go up??

2006-08-31 05:11:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

Should I get nervous retaking my driving written exam this year?
I failed my driving exam the first time back when I was twenty-six and how should I get rid of being nervous? What if I pass and took the driving exam?

2006-08-31 05:11:23 · 6 answers · asked by April Ann Codon Cruz 2 in Safety

2006-08-31 05:10:40 · 7 answers · asked by cliff w 2 in Motorcycles

2003 mercedes benz e-class or 2003 nissan altima?

2006-08-31 05:09:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mercedes-Benz

I HAVE A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ. I HAVE BEEN HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT DYING. IT ONLY DOES IT ONCE IN A WHILE. ALSO WHEN I DRIVE IT AFTER I SHUT IT OFF I CAN'T START IT FOR ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES. ANYWAY I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MACH. AND IS TELLING ME IT IS MY FUEL PUMP. I KNOW ITS NOT THE FUEL PUMP BECAUSE I JUST HAD IT REPLACED 5 MONTHS AGO. ANOTHER PERSON SAID IT COULD BE MY SENSOR. I WAS JUST WORDERING IS MY MACH. LYING OR COULD IT BE MY FUEL PUMP?

2006-08-31 05:09:30 · 17 answers · asked by Stephanie 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-08-31 05:07:30 · 66 answers · asked by Me myself and I 1 in Rail

i bought a Z1r from 88.
It needs a new color.
Does anybody know the name of the original color (grey/blue/silver) from this bike, or a "car color" that's the same?
The formula to make the color would also be great!
Do not point me to color rite ( i live in belgium)

2006-08-31 05:05:18 · 3 answers · asked by hvr_plafondsystemen 1 in Motorcycles

One of my friend (a Taiwanese) drove a car in California without driver's lisence and got caught by local police. Actually he has been there (Oakland) for a language course, half year ago, and his international driver's liscence was overdue when he got caught. He did not understand what is going to happen (for example, how much was the fee? Someone said it's up to USD5000, is that ture?). And the officer also said if my friend go to get (to have the test) the driver's licence of California, the fee may not be that much, which sounds doubtful for us. Yet my friend's plan is to come back to Taiwan in 3 weeks, this solution seemed to be a littled bit rush for him.
We did not know what to do right now, can anyone helped us? Please and thanks in advance.

2006-08-31 05:01:27 · 4 answers · asked by dblueeye.tw 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a 2005 Toyota Camry that is coming up for the 15k service. I called up the Toyota dealers in the bay area and was asked to pay anywhere from $140 to $200. Basically, this service includes engine oil and filter change and a couple of inspections.
Walmart does the oil change anywhere from $16.44 to $39.97. Besides, they have the 15-point inspection. I was told that does not include checking brake fluid and coolant.
What do the dealers give over walmart? Does it make sense to pay the big bucks for the 15K service?
Thanks.

2006-08-31 04:59:03 · 4 answers · asked by underthecaliforniasun 1 in Maintenance & Repairs