Cars & Transportation - 31 October 2006

I swear everytime i see a Beetle, it has a flower to the left of the steering wheel?! Whats this about???

2006-10-31 23:51:18 · 10 answers · asked by glitterbug 2 in Volkswagen

I can't get the key out of the ignition when it is really cold outside. In the summer it is no problem. It is really a pain. Once the car gets really warm, it will come out. Any ideas?

2006-10-31 23:43:58 · 5 answers · asked by Kevin 4 in Honda

I have bought a used Civic at 117k, but I don't know if the timing belt has been changed. A mechanic who inspected the car said, there is no sign or noise of wear so it might have been changed. But he cannot be sure until he rip the engine apart ($500). Should I play safe and change it or there could be other indications?

regular interval is 105k, but is honda so good that the original can last till 117 or 120k?

2006-10-31 23:38:31 · 6 answers · asked by salivian 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-31 23:36:18 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-31 23:33:35 · 2 answers · asked by Arun T 1 in Tata

especially the air intake??

2006-10-31 23:19:24 · 3 answers · asked by Jackie T 1 in Honda

Mercedes Vito

2000 reg (W)

97 K

MOT till next June

TAX till March

2.2 108 CDI

New clutch / fly wheel in May

Tinted windows

16" Alloy wheels

Some rust patches though

Ive used it for carrying mountain bikes, no heavy use

2006-10-31 22:59:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

green quicker?

2006-10-31 22:58:19 · 16 answers · asked by simmoref72 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a car on passport and I need to know if I can swop cars before the 3 years are up with out losing out financialy

2006-10-31 22:56:07 · 2 answers · asked by angelcake 5 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What are your reasons for using it?

2006-10-31 22:50:05 · 9 answers · asked by Claude 6 in Commuting

remove the (S) service light from an AU falcon without going to get a service?

2006-10-31 22:46:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have never had a problem with the car before until last month when I ran out of oil on the motorway- the engine started smoking and making a horrible crunching noise. I just managesd to get home in that state with the car cutting out iintermittently by the end. Now the car will start but makes a horrible noise and I wouldn't fell comfortable moving it. I want to sell it but cannot be bothered to get it repared first. Is it worth anything? If so what would be a good price to go for. The Mileage is quite high I seem to remember.

2006-10-31 22:34:27 · 7 answers · asked by Tom C 2 in Buying & Selling

Someone spilt alcohol on the back seat of my car and I was wondering what is a good way to remove this smell?

2006-10-31 22:13:49 · 5 answers · asked by ♤ 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

You're driving a bus that is leaving on a trip from Pennsylvania and ending in New York. To start off with, there were 32 passengers on the bus. At the next bus stop, 11 people get off and 9 people get on. At the next bus stop, 2 people get off and 2 people get on. At the next bus stop, 12 people get on and 16 people get off. At the next bus stop, 5 people get on and 3 people get off.

2006-10-31 22:07:43 · 5 answers · asked by jitty 2 in Safety

I have an '81 Honda CX500D motorcycle I would feel more comfortable riding if it were two inches lower. I have the shocks adjusted to their lowest setting and I cut 3" of foam out of the seat. I've talked to a few people about lowering the rear end and so far have gotten mostly negative responses about it because it is shaft driven. The bike won't have a heavier load weight than just myself (150 lbs.) and maybe a small bag. I don't know if I should use shorter shocks and springs, or if there is an adjustment kit for this model. Can anyone tell me if they've done it, how they did it, and what the result was? Thanks, Juli

2006-10-31 21:54:34 · 9 answers · asked by phoenix_5612 3 in Motorcycles

as far as clarity, bass, response, etc.

2006-10-31 21:49:31 · 7 answers · asked by hemi402@sbcglobal.net 1 in Car Audio

Am I the only one that finds it daft that so many drivers of expensive cars still refuse to use a hands free for their mobiles? Surely if you can afford anything up to 50 or 60 thousand pounds for a car you can afford a few extra for a hands free kit. Or is it that they are rather arrogant and like to let other drivers know that no one tells THEM what to do?

2006-10-31 21:48:33 · 5 answers · asked by Ray P 4 in Safety

Have considered old shape Scenic, and Multipla but keen to here about reliabilty and any major problems with either.

2006-10-31 21:39:50 · 6 answers · asked by waltons4 1 in Buying & Selling

Does the operation you have to have to become a motor cyclist hurt, and does it take long to get over? You know, the one where you have to have your brain removed.

2006-10-31 21:38:03 · 27 answers · asked by Ray P 4 in Motorcycles

2006-10-31 21:32:36 · 3 answers · asked by Sandeep C 1 in Maruti

It is a 6 cylinder automatic and only has 31,000 miles on it. Has been taken to many repair shops and still can't figure out what is wrong. I can't find any info on the internet.

2006-10-31 21:27:12 · 7 answers · asked by Apple Freak 2 in Ford

It sailed to Australia from London in 1912

2006-10-31 21:20:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

I have a Rover 200 and the battery goes flat in the cold. I'm always getting the jump leads out to get it going in the morning! Why is this? My car is getting serviced tomorrow. Should I buy a new battery before I put it in anyway. I don't know how old the battery is. Why is it going flat though? How is the cold weather making it do this? Help!

2006-10-31 21:20:01 · 15 answers · asked by Peter P 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can a plane really land using computers and not under a pilot's supervision?

2006-10-31 21:10:04 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

2006-10-31 21:06:00 · 9 answers · asked by chinscd 2 in Motorcycles

and on the flip side what damage would be caused by running a two stroke m/bike to lean (not enough oil in the mix)

2006-10-31 20:57:41 · 8 answers · asked by sithstar 1 in Motorcycles

Whilst driving, the car will just cut out as if i stalled. I then put the car into neutral and re start the car and the 'Electronic ignition key lamp' flashes as i turn the key to start the car. The engine sounds like its about to tick over but wont fire up - if you know what i mean!! After maybe 2-5 mins it will start up fine and away i go. Has anybody got any ideas? Thankyou all. Dan

2006-10-31 20:54:34 · 2 answers · asked by Dan D 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I wish to visit Ooty . how to go from Coimbtore to Ooty?

2006-10-31 20:41:56 · 2 answers · asked by Sushama Rokade Mokal 1 in Rail

SERVICE STATION REFUSED TO CHANGE IT

2006-10-31 20:40:41 · 2 answers · asked by awlesh arya 1 in Motorcycles

IT HAS THE 16 PIN EOBD CONECTOR THANKS

2006-10-31 20:40:28 · 8 answers · asked by TIM P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs