Cars & Transportation - 27 October 2006

i would like to purchase an mpv ive looked about at a few makes and models and i am considering either the vauxhall safira, the peugeot 307 sw 7 seater, or a renault scenic 1.6,
i want some honest proffesional advice for which is the better one to go for, or if there is any other make i should consider, but i am on a strict maximum budget of about £5000-£6000
so please dont go sudgesting really expensive cars, whilst they may be very good and reliable not financialy viable in my situation.
all recommendations will be appreciated.
thanks

2006-10-27 11:41:50 · 4 answers · asked by cassey s 3 in Other - Car Makes

Auto Dealership are closed now and I just noticed it is burnt out. how do I change it? is it simple? thanks in advance

2006-10-27 11:38:40 · 4 answers · asked by sexylittlemisstweetybird83 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

I locked my keys in can someone help me?

2006-10-27 11:37:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-27 11:35:58 · 6 answers · asked by siege26 2 in GMC

I just don't understand the science of it.

2006-10-27 11:35:18 · 9 answers · asked by Bright Eyes 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

It is overheating when I am driving. There is buildup of rust in the radiator opening. I think that might be the problem but I am not sure. There is also orange rust colored stains on the engine and its melting the pad connected to the hood. Is there something I can do myself to fix this problem without using very much money?

2006-10-27 11:32:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-27 11:27:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

I got into a minor fender bender with another car and they are choosing to pursue insurance means to fix their rear bumper. However, my car has no needed damage repair, so do I still need to make a claim, or will their insurance company basically contact mine and do it for me? I just want to make sure my rates don't go up and I know the more claims you have the more it goes up. Thanks

2006-10-27 11:26:38 · 8 answers · asked by maguila365 2 in Insurance & Registration

2006-10-27 11:26:26 · 2 answers · asked by mike53598 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

will a 5.0 engine from an 1897 thunderbird fit into a 1989 thunderbird that originally had a 3.8 V6?

2006-10-27 11:25:56 · 7 answers · asked by mista1094 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

can it stop the performance of my car from starting and how

2006-10-27 11:25:13 · 3 answers · asked by Peaches 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

can a kill switch interrupt the coilpack and stop the car from turning over completly if not performing right

2006-10-27 11:23:32 · 5 answers · asked by Peaches 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

took my car to pep boys they say i need to do it..

on my estimate it says" radiator drain and fill"

does that mean drain and fill anti freeze??

if so and that is all it means it would be cheaper to do it my self

if that is the case which i doubt it is BUT IF IT IS where is the drainage plug on a 97 ford taurus???

2006-10-27 11:19:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have black leather seats, and dark interior, I think it will look better, but I dont wanna spend money on it, how much does it, cost and how long does it last?

2006-10-27 11:17:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

the front differential vent sudenly started leaking dif. oil is this a known problem on 2003 GMC2500HD4x4 ? if so what should i do to fix the problem??

2006-10-27 11:14:45 · 4 answers · asked by paulmah96@verizon.net 1 in GMC

when a car rentle place buy a new car how long do thay keep them for before thay sell them and at what point do thay do deside to sell them

2006-10-27 11:11:30 · 8 answers · asked by R c 2 in Buying & Selling

For a 1997 Grand Am with the quad 4 motor?

2006-10-27 11:08:11 · 5 answers · asked by pirney_money 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought the 98 Taurus last month. Since then, I've had nothing but trouble out of it. It looks to be in mint condition from the paint to the interior but it runs like crap! It started missing only when warm and at 40 to 50 mph. Now it misses all the time at 30-55 mph. Now when it misses, the rpms jump and then drop and the car flutters. I've had the plugs and wires changed, I added gas treatment and I swear I think it got worse. Had the camshaft position sensor changed, still runs like crap. Now the heat won't work. The air is good and cold but when I turn on the heat, no air comes out. It ran like a top during the test-drive and I'm so frustrated with this car now. If I ever get rid of this pos, I'll never have another Ford. But for now I'm stuck with it; so does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be wrong with it now? It's a V-6 3.0 with just over 130K.
Thanks so much for all serious answers!

2006-10-27 11:04:26 · 15 answers · asked by Bree 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

It will run on peanut oil.

2006-10-27 11:04:19 · 54 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I was in a nasty accident a few years back, I even made the front page of the newspaper here, and since then I am scared of driving esp, in the day. I bought a car which I am going to practice driving with a licenced driver until I get my driving confidence back...I cant get over this fear and it was like 4 years ago I was in the accident.
I am serious!!!!
I cant just stay in the house all the time, like I do now.

2006-10-27 11:00:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

its a subaru wrx.. does anyone know how to change one of these.. or would it be safer to take it into the garage?

2006-10-27 10:56:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-27 10:55:28 · 12 answers · asked by j22kat 2 in Buying & Selling

2006-10-27 10:51:43 · 15 answers · asked by PAUL B 1 in Scion

I have a 1997 Ford Taurus with 102,000 miles on it. The brakes need to be worked on (and were a year ago - yes, same problem) My air conditioning started acting crazy end of summer and the defrost/heat for the front isn't working (not good with all our rain lately). Just the brake work last time, and an oil change, cost me over $500 for parts and labor (and I don't think it was a ripoff, except the oil change was too much.)

For a time, too, it was having difficulty shifting (it's an automatic) and the odometer/speedometer is tempermental now.

Any suggestions? Is it time? I know some cars are prone to certain problems. Know any particulars about this one?

Thanks in advance!

2006-10-27 10:50:50 · 8 answers · asked by Isthisnametaken2 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

My sister got papers in the mail from the auto dealership she got her newest car through and the insurance company saying that her license has been suspended for 2 months but when she got pulled over the other day the officer let her off with a warning(she had been speeding). How is it that she just received notice of the suspension and why would the officer not tell her of this if it has been suspended for 2 months? We live in WA.

2006-10-27 10:49:56 · 2 answers · asked by kennet_foray 2 in Insurance & Registration

Its a 1965 with a 289. Its set up for drag racing and is in pretty good condition. i have racing wheels and street wheels for it. Its got five point seat belts. It needs brakes and some rear clip work...the previous owner backed it into a light pole. i just haven't had the time or money to fix it yet. just curious. thanx

2006-10-27 10:49:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I'm asking because I'm a single parent and I just relocated.So my funds are on E.I have not found a job yet.They found it yesterday.They took some cd's and bashed my door in popped the ignition and a few other things.What will happened when they tow it and fix and I don't have my 250.00?Will they work with me on this?

2006-10-27 10:41:20 · 9 answers · asked by dccuttie75 6 in Insurance & Registration

Her policie limit was $250,000, how much should I get for pain and suffering? I have had all kinds of doctors bills and physical therapy for a year now.

2006-10-27 10:20:16 · 5 answers · asked by wendy 3 in Insurance & Registration

2006-10-27 10:19:09 · 13 answers · asked by meiguanxi :) 4 in Safety

2006-10-27 10:15:44 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling