Cars & Transportation - 16 November 2006

I've had about 12 hours of lessons now. Today was incredible, I was driving like a complete noob, I couldn't steer, every gear change made me kangaroo down the road, everytime I stopped at a junction I either overshot it or ended up miles too far back. Then I stalled an incredible 7 times at a junction (a record for the instructor!) The lights had changed 5 times before I finally got away. The lesson ended with me crying hysterically over the poor instructor!

So what do I do now? Do you think I can ever drive? Should I go for automatic lessons? I'm embarrassed to face him tomorrow. Has anyone else had problems like this while learning?

Waaah what a dreadful day! = (

2006-11-16 07:58:07 · 24 answers · asked by Fairy Nuff 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I got a ticket for a minor fault on my escort,, and had 14 days to fix this,, also had to produce my test certificate etc ,, but only just realised id only 7 days to it ,, thought it was 14 ,, like the fault! Is it worth still looking an idiot and producing or not , 14 days later or just not bother producing at all, any advice appriciated please.

2006-11-16 07:57:53 · 16 answers · asked by madmarie35 3 in Insurance & Registration

I have always been curious as to how the license plate system works in the USA? What about if you own multiple cars? I have heard that the plate is linked to the driver not the car, is that true? Also what sort of roadworthiness tests do you have in the USA? We in the UK have what we call an MOT where the brakes,steering,safety features,lighting and emissions get tested on an annual basis, does the USA have anything like that?

2006-11-16 07:51:46 · 6 answers · asked by Mr Sarcastic 3 in Insurance & Registration

2006-11-16 07:50:47 · 7 answers · asked by megdbrown10304 2 in Insurance & Registration

What is the top speed of a 1966 mustang with a stock 289 engine and stock c4 trans? what are the mph shift points?

2006-11-16 07:49:25 · 4 answers · asked by gmv20002000 1 in Ford

I think my Deductible is like 250 (the cheapest that you can carry)

2006-11-16 07:48:19 · 7 answers · asked by Tojoe 1 in Insurance & Registration

2006-11-16 07:48:19 · 3 answers · asked by tagi_65 5 in Safety

Spawny git that I am- I've won a pillion ride on the back of the legend that is JR during next years British Superbike Series.
If I make my mind up early enough i can choose where to take the ride. Can any one suggest which circuit might be the most fun?

2006-11-16 07:43:35 · 8 answers · asked by Phil C 3 in Motorcycles

2006-11-16 07:42:32 · 4 answers · asked by JOHN K 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I recently had the The U joints done on the front end. My question The middle U joint, Do you half to drop the front end to change the u joint?

2006-11-16 07:42:24 · 2 answers · asked by brian c 2 in Ford

This will be powered off a 12v car battery with the engine running, thus the battery will be charging. Will the heater work but only at the wattage the inverter is rated? Will it hurt the inverter?
Thanks,
Don

2006-11-16 07:41:29 · 5 answers · asked by donald r 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

near the mud flaps I did not damage but they are saying they are going to turn it in to my insurance........but i did not damage it. Is there anyway i can fight this.

2006-11-16 07:39:20 · 7 answers · asked by Tojoe 1 in Insurance & Registration

2006-11-16 07:39:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

I drove the car 6 hours prior to the mail box (0.4 mi) in the rain and parked the car with no problem. Later on round 8:30 pm I wanted to go to the store I put in the key, stuck in my Alpine radio and proceeded to put car in drive and the car went a little bit and cut off and I was stuck in the middle of the drive way. I tried to cut the car on again and at cranked up while in park and cut off again. Now I just wanted to get my car from sticking out the drive way. So I tried to get it in reverse by presing on the gas and the car shot in reverse fast and the car shut off. I don't know what is going on and my boyfriend don't either and he has his own BMW Shop but won't be able to look at it again no time soon I figure I'll ket my dad look at it so anything will help me.

*All lights turn on so it's not the battery
*Car startup while in park but shakes and cut off in 20 sec.
*Can't put car in drive, reverse etc or car cuts off.

2006-11-16 07:23:52 · 8 answers · asked by sexyredd 2 in BMW

I have only bought used Hondas or Toyotas in the past, but am needing a reliable used car in the $4-5K range and this car looks good. It has had one owner. How many miles do these vehicles usually go till? Any major problems?

2006-11-16 07:19:37 · 8 answers · asked by Rikarini 1 in Buying & Selling

He used a fake SSN and he doesnt have ID or drivers license went to a dealer who qualified and sold him based on "his credit" a $22,000 suv.with no money down he told the dealer he wasnt licensed and doesnt have an id so how can this happen im sure credit report didnt match name with SSN. Can he take the car back? Is it legal for a dealer to sell unlicensed driver a car? how can credit application be approved without prove of identy? this was a very bad move on my friends part what can be done to undo this he doesnt speak english and doesnt understand the process.. based on the fact the information is false is he still liable can he just return the car he doesnt have a job so he cant make the payments

2006-11-16 07:11:00 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Buying & Selling

i want to start delivering camper from the factory they r put together in to dealers in the southern states

2006-11-16 07:08:45 · 3 answers · asked by greg0386 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

hearing has been impaired need to know at what decibil range these engines are capable of creating at idle and at full throttle

2006-11-16 07:06:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

2006-11-16 07:05:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-16 07:04:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

03 VW Jetta, 2.0 engine. Could it possibly be the alternator? and why?

2006-11-16 07:03:16 · 11 answers · asked by rshorts46 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It's not the fuse and I can't see anything obvious with the screen itself and I'm at a loss as to how to fix it

2006-11-16 07:01:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you need any special tool to do this job? Such as hex tools?
thank you in advance

2006-11-16 06:56:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

My wife and myself had an accident a couple of months ago and we are now finished with treatment. We both recieved whiplash , neck pain , and lower back pain. We both still have some days, where our necks feel tight and some lower back pain. Will the adjuster just give us money for pain and suffering or do we have to ask for it ? Do you still get paid for your medical bills if your health insurance has already paid the bills ?? If, you have had a meeting/phone call with an adjuster .. please let me know how easy/hard that was. I hear you get about 2 x 3 times what you medical bills were .... is that right.

Well thanks for reading and thanks for the answer.

2006-11-16 06:54:45 · 7 answers · asked by TR 1 in Insurance & Registration

Considering the car is moderately maintained, and there are no huge problems, how long does my 1999 landrover (currently at 116,000 miles) have to live?

2006-11-16 06:53:42 · 12 answers · asked by 920135 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla CE

2006-11-16 06:52:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My 99 Altima makes a weird flapping noise in the tires when I'm on the freeway. It doesn't happen when I accellerate, just when I let up off the gas or brake. Last time this happened, I tightened my lugnuts and it went away. Last night I checked the tire pressure and tightened everything again, and it still makes the same noise when I go fast and then take my foot off the gas. ANy ideas on what this might be?

2006-11-16 06:44:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

shortly after when i put the car into gear i kept hearing a grinding noise and the car would move slightly. After a while the car woulndt move at all? Could this be a CV joint? Or tranny failure?

2006-11-16 06:34:24 · 3 answers · asked by john 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i think i have a olds 260 with oddball parts on it

2006-11-16 06:31:56 · 3 answers · asked by ate420ball 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Fuel injection system. Starts up, runs for about 5-10seconds and dies. Won't even idle. Fuel is getting to the injection. Distributor seems fine. Has a brand new fuel pump.
Have even checked the fuses and wiring and can't really find anything wrong!

What could be the problem??

I need help urgently!!!

2006-11-16 06:29:26 · 2 answers · asked by evilstardragon 1 in Maintenance & Repairs