Cars & Transportation - 14 March 2007

The transmission is shot in my S320 Mercedes-Benz and I want to replace it before I try to sell the car. I live in central virginia and a somewhat trustworthy mechanic here quoted a price for replacing the transmission and for labor, but admitted the owner of the shop wants to charge about 600 more for the transmission than what he purchased it for. He said if I could find my own transmission it would be considerably cheaper to have it replaced- and they would do the labor at the shop. Where can I find rebuilt/used transmissions for this car? Do I need a transmission specific to the model as well as the make? I literally have no idea where to begin. Help!

2007-03-14 04:03:58 · 5 answers · asked by bonz i 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Prom girls/any1 what would you choose out of a limousine and 1930's style beauford convertible??
we want to book the beauford as we feel limos are getting to common now..what do you think..the beauford is cream with red interior!

2007-03-14 04:02:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

2007-03-14 03:59:47 · 5 answers · asked by silky d 1 in Chevrolet

my car has rust in the back and the previous owner spray painted the back end but it looks like crap so i wanna get the spray paint off the finish.how can i do that without having to work hard for hrs and without damaging the finish?

2007-03-14 03:54:29 · 6 answers · asked by wizzpack 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 95 bonneville with a 3800 series II V6....I had knocking in the engine. So i replaced the piston bearings. The knocking went away, but not completely. When the engine is running at idle, no knocking. But when i go to accelerate, there is knocking, but not loud.the other thing is when the engine reaches normal temp, the oil pressure gauge needle gets real close to the red zone, but the engine does not sound like its gonna die nor does it knock...please help

2007-03-14 03:53:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

if any one has any detail of how to change a cluch on a rover 25 , this would be very helpful aslo if there are any diagrams

2007-03-14 03:52:05 · 2 answers · asked by Faisal a 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what is a heater core in a automobile

2007-03-14 03:47:26 · 9 answers · asked by angeleyedbabe50 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was just quoted $410 by a VW dealership (in Atlanta) for an 80,000 mile service on my 2001 Jetta. I'm curious if it's best to go to a dealership for such a big service, or if I could go to a smaller shop and get a cheaper price, but still get quality service. Is $410 a reasonable price to pay?

2007-03-14 03:42:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Volkswagen

2007-03-14 03:41:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

does anyone know where i can find plans for an engine stand and other metal projects. doesnt matter if it is sheet metal or thick stuff aluminum or steel.

2007-03-14 03:39:31 · 3 answers · asked by turkey 6 in Chevrolet

I want to park down one off of Wimbledon High Street, but before you actually get into the one way system. I've heard different things though; some people say don't even try and other people say that after a certain time (6pm I think) it's okay. Does anyone know? I don't want to get clamped, fined or worse.

2007-03-14 03:38:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

2007-03-14 03:29:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

So a friend of mine went to U-haul a few days to rent a trailer. When he got there, they would not attach it because U-haul policy will not allow them to attach a trailer to a Ford Explorer...not Fords, but just the Ford Explorer.

Anyone have any clue why? This is just ridiculous.

2007-03-14 03:28:33 · 11 answers · asked by Chris D 2 in Ford

I have a 1998 Chevy Cavalier LS 4 door. Right now I have full coverage. Since the car is 10 yrs. old I was thinking of just having liability coverage. The car is in real good condition though. No rust, little damage, just some scratches and a couple of small bb dents on the passanger front door. Since the car is as old as it is the value isn't that great I'm sure, would it benefit me to drop comprehensive and collision coverage and just have liablity?

2007-03-14 03:25:50 · 8 answers · asked by it'smeStacy 2 in Insurance & Registration

after impact on the road the rear side of car was broken

2007-03-14 03:23:33 · 5 answers · asked by catkiti 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1997 Jeep Cherokee and I think my water pump might be going bad. It is not over heating but more and ofter I keep finding a small puddle of coolant under my car right underneath where the water pump would be. Does anyone have any idea if this could be a bad water pump or something else?

2007-03-14 03:22:27 · 8 answers · asked by lipglossaddiction 3 in Jeep

2007-03-14 03:22:14 · 2 answers · asked by sachin m 1 in Boats & Boating

I have a 1997 Jeep Cherokee and I think my water pump might be going bad. It is not over heating but more and ofter I keep finding a small puddle of coolant under my car right underneath where the water pump would be. Does anyone have any idea if this could be a bad water pump or something else?

2007-03-14 03:21:53 · 9 answers · asked by lipglossaddiction 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am planning to buy a 2002 Nissan Sentra worth 7 Grand in the forth coming week.I am a new driver with learning permit .My age is 35 and I came recently from India.

I am trying for Insurance in different companies like GEICO,STATE Farm etc.Everywhere I get quotes like 2000$ For 6 month premium for a decent coverage.I am looking for something around 1000 - 1200 $ for 6 months.I would expect a maximum liability coverage ,a limited uninsured coverage and Collision Coverage with a Deductible of 1000 $.

Any Suggestions please ?

2007-03-14 03:21:27 · 3 answers · asked by senthilvka 1 in Insurance & Registration

i know its not legal and it stains tanks filters and could damage injectors and can be detected in tanks for a long time and of course the fine if caught is quite a lot and is only for use in farm vehicles. but can it be made clear

2007-03-14 03:21:04 · 2 answers · asked by ken b 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

judging that the drivers or both vehicles are professionals

2007-03-14 03:20:32 · 13 answers · asked by xbr733 2 in Motorcycles

2007-03-14 03:20:02 · 1 answers · asked by varunak_007 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am aware of the engine problems with the 2.7 liter engine but I just need to know if I flush it could I clear up most of the sludge?Then use something like a Slick 50 or someting.

2007-03-14 03:17:58 · 6 answers · asked by hendoggydog34 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have no idea what cars are on the market at the mo, having had mine forever.. I have two children, one of whom is in a baby seat so i need 5 doors. I have two dogs so i need a nice big boot. Something economical but not wimpy. Also i'm a bit of a wuss and have been driving a renault clio and am a bit scared of anything too big. I don't want a massive estate. Saw a citroen that looked like a mpv but only 5 seats??? maybe something similar. I would like to spend about 3500 to 4000 any help please??!!!

2007-03-14 03:17:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I think I would be a natural in the MC Club lifestyle. One problem, I am a professional living with the white picket fence and the beautiful and respectable wife. So, can I have it both ways or would I have to choose one.

Are their any bikers out there that live two lives like I would have to?

2007-03-14 03:16:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I would like the legalities of how wide it can be

2007-03-14 03:15:55 · 4 answers · asked by chicklet 1 in Motorcycles

I was recently in a small accident where i damaged the front corner of my civic and was also hit at my rear passenger side wheel. The wheel was apparently not damaged. Since I've had it back there is a small vibration at higher speeds in the steering wheel only. When I brake there is a very noticeable vibration especially at highspeeds but also at as low as 60km/hr. There is no pull in the car so I don't suspect an alignment problem. I had no issues before the accident in mid feb and had my rotors ground down in November which got rid of a small brake pulse back then. How can this be related to my accident because it must be! However I need this to be proven to my insurance company that it was accident related. Could it be that the tires are off balance? The rear suspension was replaced but I can only feel it in the steering wheel. Could the locking bolts or part of the braking system be loose and cause this much of a problem? Braking still feels tight. Any suggestions?

2007-03-14 03:15:50 · 10 answers · asked by Lokie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am so disappoint in my friends. Everytime they get in my car they say Civic and Corolla are better just because they are Honda and Toyota, and Nissan is supposedly worse quality than those two. I don't believe it... what do you think?

2007-03-14 03:15:39 · 8 answers · asked by laos_cambo 1 in Nissan

It is always like 20-30 degrees lower then the outside temp actually is, just started happening, worked fine before.

2007-03-14 03:07:47 · 3 answers · asked by terryc84 2 in Ford

and minister of aviation..

2007-03-14 03:03:37 · 4 answers · asked by polly 2 in Aircraft