Cars & Transportation - 26 September 2006

if a clutch went out and it was melted when the mechanic looked at it what does that mean? Does it mean it was becuz the driver was ripping around or didn't know how to drive the clutch. This car is used and has 100 some miles on it and we bought it used and when the clutch went out ..the place we got it at looked at it and is trying to blame it on the driver. Isn't possible something could of been wrong w/ the clutch to begin with and it wasn't the drivers fault. This happened only 2 days after we bought the car. What do you think?

2006-09-26 10:58:36 · 8 answers · asked by BabyBlues 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought this 1992 Honda Accord 2 door car from a dealer worth $3200 plus cost of repair $560 last Aug 2006 (mileage was 153K). Now I found out that Im pregnant and I know that when I resell this car the price would be really low since everybody was saying that the dealer really ripped us off about the price. Is it safe to drive with a baby in a 2 door car? Im really worried.

2006-09-26 10:56:51 · 10 answers · asked by Charlene G 1 in Safety

How does a police report work. I was involved in a traffic accident and the police officer that i talked to said he'll contact me when the report is ready for me to pick up. when I go to the station....can i deny some of the stuff on the report or can I make changes? I haven't signed anything yet.

2006-09-26 10:56:23 · 3 answers · asked by Alexis 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Okay. I want to buy a car in like about 6 to 8 months from now, but I just brought a car for like 20,000 in April 2006. It is possible if the bank will let me buy another car and does my income affect it also.

2006-09-26 10:54:32 · 5 answers · asked by stacy h 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-09-26 10:54:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mercedes-Benz

symptoms, it keeps going through water, it looks like the water is mixing with the oil as it is a grey colour instead of black and fan keeps going after i stop the engine. I am taking it to a garage but it would help if i know roughly what it should cost so i know if they are conning me.

2006-09-26 10:54:11 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1980 Mercedes 200, with a 115 engine, its using a lot of water lately, there is no white smoke, or curdy stuff on the oil cap, when I took the cap off the other day, when it was hot, the radaitor was full of white foam, what happened, and whats wrong with it..?

2006-09-26 10:53:57 · 17 answers · asked by magpyre 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Ford Escort 95 to junk but can't find out how much I could get for it.

2006-09-26 10:50:23 · 3 answers · asked by bramblerock 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

last week at school I backed up into a parked car. both cars have very little paint damage. no dents or cracks. I parked my car somewhere close, and waited for the other driver to show up and she never did; so i left a post-it on their bumper. noone called me until this morning the campus police came to my class and asked me about a hit and run! I told him what happend and he said i should go and pick up the police report in 2 days! Am I in trouble? Neither one of the cars have any damage and I did leave a note only it took me two hrs to get back and do it; and apparently it had fallen off or blown off!!!:(( What's the process? am I in trouble with the DMV?

2006-09-26 10:47:04 · 7 answers · asked by Alexis 2 in Insurance & Registration

It is a one owner vehicle, according to the salesman, and it has a number of problems. A 1995 T100 Toyota. The one owner vehicle shows 5 title transfers. It has problems, which means that I have problems. I need to know previous owners as it was supposed to have 37,000 miles on it when I bought it.

2006-09-26 10:46:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toyota

I own a 1994 (M) Ford Escort 1.3, it is a lovely economical little car ideal for getting me to work and back. But of late it is making a noise which is not disrupting the drive quality of the vehicle. When the engine warms up, so drive it for 15 minutes sort of things, a tinny grinding comes from underneath the front of the car area, squealing sort of noise when you pull away, say from stationary or when you drop down a gear to slow down and then apply pressure to the accelerator again. Also when the vehicle gets hot it will make this noise constantly when standing still in neutral basically sounds like a Kitten with a sore throat screaming trapped under the car. It is not an over-heating problem, hence Head Gasket ive checked that, despite having done 117,000 miles the clutch is fine, and in neutral it still makes the noise so it cant be the clutch or gearbox. Someone has told me the Water Pump being broken or on the way out is a big possibility. Any ideas? Any help appreciated.

2006-09-26 10:45:03 · 11 answers · asked by Red41 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

hey, i have a 95 honda civic and i was wondering wen i should shift wen im just cruising around town.

2006-09-26 10:42:39 · 11 answers · asked by Josh W 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-26 10:41:10 · 4 answers · asked by Eric W 1 in Volvo

I finaced a car 4 years ago and had some financial problems and stopped paying for the loan. That was 3 years ago the company knew where to find the car but I never heard from them after a few promises that I I would pay.The car was finaced in Virginia and I had moved to ohio. I was told that the loan was discharged how long do I have to worry about them coming after me?

2006-09-26 10:40:38 · 2 answers · asked by sueblue47 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-26 10:36:40 · 28 answers · asked by genius 2 in Other - Car Makes

2006-09-26 10:34:12 · 6 answers · asked by bearmonkey2003 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

There is a song called "caprice music" and the guy says his caprice has a 450 engine. Its driving me nuts, I may just be a girl but I know enough (or think I do) to know it certainly never came with one.....but even with mods...could someone really have a caprice classic with a 450????????? It doesnt seem possible to me. Just curious.

2006-09-26 10:29:17 · 17 answers · asked by kansasfarmergirl 2 in Chevrolet

My uncle has a 07 Ford F350 dually hauler with he has it pumpin 650hp Look at the numbers, that would kill a Ferrari that only has like 500 something. Use math idiots. Just cause it is a truck and a Ford dont mean it aint an as fast as a ferrari

2006-09-26 10:22:38 · 20 answers · asked by mustang_corvette_killer 1 in Ford

WEAK. Corvette = slow no matter the fancy letters up next to it when you set it next to a Mustang, or a F150 Lightning, its goin to get that azz whipped!!!! Where are my mustang people at there just waiting to take down a Z06, or already has. I just aint ran into one yet

2006-09-26 10:18:52 · 29 answers · asked by mustang_corvette_killer 1 in Chevrolet

I realize that is their job but can you politely tell them you are just looking?

2006-09-26 10:18:24 · 14 answers · asked by John G 5 in Buying & Selling

I bought that Spirit 3d Foam to decorate my car with. It said it was safe for glass and car paint. Well I used it and it came off of my windows but REFUSES TO COME OFF THE PAINTED SURFACES!!! I've been to carwashes 3 times since then and I've also tried rubbing it off but that really doesn't do it either. Has anyone had this same problem or does anyone have any tips on how to remove it without screwing up my paint????? PLEASE HELP!!!

2006-09-26 10:17:20 · 3 answers · asked by Irish Darling 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What is the best way to remove years of grime off my engineThe block is sitting in the suluvant tank right now, im trying to clean it, but the crud just wont come off. Anyone have any ideas?

2006-09-26 10:14:41 · 5 answers · asked by Hero-Of-Ages 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The AC does not work. I have had it recharged twice and it just leaks out and does not cool. Blower works fine, but only blows hot air. Could it be compressor? Any other ideas?

2006-09-26 10:12:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

This is an article written about Joe Lambert in the american motorcycle association magazine

2006-09-26 10:07:46 · 1 answers · asked by bald_hog 1 in Motorcycles

Maybe make, price, actually I don't know much about motorcycles so your info will be very useful!

2006-09-26 10:07:39 · 6 answers · asked by Raf02000 1 in Motorcycles

i been really thinking about buy a car out of the junk yard to restore i want something from the mid 80's not a really big car but how would i say it if i go thier to buy one i want one what don't run with a fair body and how much should $ should i bring?

2006-09-26 09:55:40 · 5 answers · asked by davedebo198305 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Chrome truck grills for a 2006 Ford F-150.

2006-09-26 09:51:36 · 4 answers · asked by pfitzner_68 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have 81 buick regal (olds 307 5a /th350c)

2006-09-26 09:50:13 · 7 answers · asked by David S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is there any documented 0-60 speed fpr bikes and in particular Yamah R6 2005 model. There seems to be endless statistics for cars, but I can't find 0-60 stats for bikes?

Can anyone help??

Many Thanks

2006-09-26 09:49:51 · 4 answers · asked by littlevines 1 in Motorcycles

When and why have people called ships and boats female?

2006-09-26 09:38:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating