Cars & Transportation - 18 April 2007

i was told by toyota that my throttle was too tight... how would that affect anything?

2007-04-18 18:20:14 · 6 answers · asked by dabo 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2002 Altima, the motor is blown. I CANT drive it and I dont have the funds to get it repaired. Do you think the bank will let me drop the car insurance??

2007-04-18 18:19:55 · 11 answers · asked by Liz 4 in Insurance & Registration

The company has many security cameras monitoring the parking lot, but they said they couldn't find who hit my carfrom the video tape. Is the company liabe for the incident?

2007-04-18 18:12:06 · 8 answers · asked by Jing H 1 in Insurance & Registration

Why does is the "Ojects are closrer than they appear" only on the right mirror of a car?

Seriously, why?

2007-04-18 18:07:37 · 4 answers · asked by Checkers- the -Wolf 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-04-18 18:07:36 · 1 answers · asked by michaellsherry 1 in Safety

Im looking to buy a used honda civic and most of the ones I can afford have a salvage title. They were either because of theft or because they were in an accident. They are fixed now but is it a good idea to buy them anyway with a salvage title?

2007-04-18 18:06:40 · 15 answers · asked by C&J 3 in Buying & Selling

I am planning to buy an unregistered motorcycle tomorrow from a private party in California.

The seller says it was not registered because he planned to use it on closed racetracks only, but I'm not sure that is legit.

Does anyone know what extra steps are required to buy an unregistered vehicle, or if that is even a good idea?

2007-04-18 18:05:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-04-18 17:46:15 · 2 answers · asked by JFH 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Yo, i have a '91 nissan stanza, and my dad always says DONT touch the windows because if they break, they we're screwed cause the parts are so hard to find. One is still broken, and we had to go to the junkyard to fix the other one, and that was four five years ago....is there anything i can do? i hate driving with the windows up man! it gets hot...anybody know if the parts are actually THAT rare?

2007-04-18 17:42:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

The quickest from 0 to 60 mph and the fastest top speed.

2007-04-18 17:40:57 · 12 answers · asked by JFH 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I got a loan from a used car dealership and have been making $431 monthly payments (w/ a 13-15% interest rate) for about a year now on a 2004 Chrysler Sebring.

Walked out the door at about $14K+, I'm tired of the car and want to trade it in via another car dealer for something better like a Mazda 6 that might run around $15-16K+... but not sure if it's too early to even try??

What type of time frame should I be safe to try this i... or is it based on how much you have paid so far?

Any info would be greatly appreciated. =] - Thanks in advance.

2007-04-18 17:37:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

Where is the easiest place to run an 8-guage amp power wire through the firewall in a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT?

2007-04-18 17:25:28 · 5 answers · asked by thatguy12345 3 in Car Audio

I want it to be easy intallation because I want to do it myself. Everything in my engine is stock.

2007-04-18 17:24:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

My car was parked on the said eof the curb while i was visiting a family member. We all heard a loud crash and ran outside and some dumb guy had ran off the road and ran right into the back of my parked car. His car was totaled and he hit my car so hard that it moved up a whole cars length and more of where it was parked.The guy first tried to start his car to run bit it wouldn't start so he got out and ran leaving the car there.The police came and did not catch the driver but they got the owners information and insurance and gave it to me.The people that own the car are saying their car was stolen. will the owners car incurance pay for my cars damage?The owners did not report their car stolen untill after the accident and the ingnition was not punctured or anything is there any way I can get their insurance company to fix my car?

2007-04-18 17:20:54 · 7 answers · asked by mary a 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-04-18 17:20:39 · 6 answers · asked by Chris S 1 in Dodge

2007-04-18 17:09:24 · 2 answers · asked by Over The Rainbow 5 in Buying & Selling

2007-04-18 17:06:32 · 3 answers · asked by jmaus06 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for cheap auto glass for a 97 saturn passenger side window. If anyone knows where I can find it let me know

2007-04-18 16:57:51 · 4 answers · asked by alisha t 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I recently hit a pole/column in a parking garage driving my Scion tC. I have gotten estimates around $1600 to replace a fender, the front bumper, and one of the headlights. I am wondering if it is a good idea to fix it myself (with the guidance of a friend who has mechanical knowledge)? According to the collision centers, my headlight should be replaced because the plastic tabs have been broken where the screws attach underneath the hood. But the light still works and only has minor scratches on the side, and I cannot see a reason why it is necessary to get it fixed right now. Should I purchase the parts myself , do the work myself, and just pay to have it painted??? Do I need to replace the light?

2007-04-18 16:53:11 · 15 answers · asked by Hannah 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-18 16:52:49 · 8 answers · asked by wheeler954x4 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi, I was working on my motorcycle when I broke a bolt off inside a stud on my bike frame. I went to the hardware store and purchased a screw extractor and a small drill bit. To make a long story short the small bit broke inside the bolt. The question of the day now is how do i still get the bolt out with the drill bit stuck inside of it? Any ideas?

2007-04-18 16:48:28 · 19 answers · asked by skyloran 1 in Motorcycles

I was driving down the highway last week and my car just turned off. First the radio went off, then the speedometer went to 0 and finally the car just completely shut off. I got the car towed to a shop. They said it was the alternator and alternator cable and replaced it. I picked my car up and it died again 15 minutes after driving. Took my car back to the shop and they hooked the battery up to a tester with the car running. The battery continued to lose power right in front of us. The battery is less than 6 months old. The mechanics have no idea what the problem is.

2007-04-18 16:44:58 · 20 answers · asked by Keith M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-18 16:44:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anthony J 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-18 16:41:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

I have a 1996 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L and I want to upgrade this sucker so I can put up a decent fight even if I lose. I'm having a hard time finding nice looking body parts because everywhere I look, it's the same stuff. I don't have much money to be putting into this, but I will soon enough. Anyone with this exact car plus or minus a couple years, please give as much information as possible as I am a newbie at working on cars. Thanks!!!

2007-04-18 16:26:47 · 3 answers · asked by Tyler B 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I would like to start educating myself about motorcycles with the intent of purchasing a "beginner" bike to learn on before getting into something a little more substantial. I don't have much background in motorcycle or access to those who do so maybe somebody could offer some advice as to what I should be thinking about and the differences between a sport bike vs. a classic bike and how a beginner should approach this. Thanks.

2007-04-18 16:25:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have a 1984 cutlass with an olds 350 and I still have no spark after a new coil, cap, rotor, and new clean, tight ground and power connections. I checked the wires at the starter and distributor coil and there are 12volts when the key is in the on position. I dont know what's next to try besides ignition switch.

2007-04-18 16:21:20 · 8 answers · asked by dhitta24 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

As far as around town use only, at what point would you consider to start riding a bicycle or a scooter to work or to school with these gas prices these days?

2007-04-18 16:20:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

The car is a 97' Ford Escort

thanks for you thoughts

2007-04-18 16:16:11 · 12 answers · asked by az_ zoo 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

it has the matchin numbers original motor in now. i dont want to get rid of it.... i just want better than a 289

2007-04-18 16:13:34 · 12 answers · asked by jake 1 in Ford