Cars & Transportation - 24 April 2007

I sold the car on Ebay, the buyer is a car dealer who even without ever seeing the car is now (after winning it) trying to make out it is one of these supposedly inferior 'import' models.

Thing is, we bought with 4 miles on the clock from Virgin cars. We were told is was full UK spec and warranty, and since then have had some warranty jobs done by Renault dealerships who I'm sure wouldn't have done the work on anything other than a 'kosher' model. Renault Bolton also offered a decent price to p/x it though we decided to sell privately - and their man had a good look at the car before coming up with quote!

The Ebay buyer says the reg. plate, when queried, brings up no engine number which he claims guarantees it's an import - though that hardly sounds definitive.

My opinion is that he's trying to beat the agreed price down, even though he won with a higher figure. Never viewed the car or asked for reg plate before bidding on it!

2007-04-24 03:26:03 · 2 answers · asked by dt065 2 in Buying & Selling

the car only goes a short distance and cuts off. If i charge the battery for 30 minutes it will ride for a little while longer. I need help please!

2007-04-24 03:12:14 · 14 answers · asked by yolanda 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My 98 1.6L 170,000 miles LX (d16Y7) civic seems to take twiceas long to start in the morning. I change the batterylast month(14.5 volt while car running, Change sparkplugs, new air filter, new fuel filter, new pcv valvelast week. Replaced wires, cap, rotor last year they look ok and measure within spec. I even use fuel injector cleaner does not seem to help the problem. I also notice that a trace of coolant under the distributor so I change out the heater hose and problem did not go away.That a sensor with one wire on it. What is this sensor anyway? Could that be the problem. I see somemoisture on the wiring boot too. The car drives normal in the afternoon when I leave work. It starts up right away! The engine sounds normal and runs at 34MPG . What can be wrong? Any info will be great. Thanks in advance!

2007-04-24 03:08:25 · 5 answers · asked by cheapcheap 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-24 03:04:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

And if somebody knows Spanish too, which would be the best for "velero"?
But anyway, the difference between these two is the most important part of this question.
Thank you.

2007-04-24 03:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by Lookout 3 in Boats & Boating

the weathers getting warmer and loosened the glue so it fell off again.

2007-04-24 02:49:42 · 0 answers · asked by nothingness 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I think it may be a switch cause when it is on it is very cold.

2007-04-24 02:43:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

2007-04-24 02:21:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

What is the best and most long-lasting method for eliminating odors from the interior (fabric) of an auto? Not masking or covering up, but real elimination.

2007-04-24 02:19:33 · 4 answers · asked by Jed 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

1998 grand cherokee. all time 4 x 4. it started out making a whinning noise from where the shifter is located(only when the car was cold). now the car has to be warm or it doesn't want to shift from 3rd to 4th(it's fine when it's warm). the truck makes a loud nasty clunk when it is put in reverse from park but if i go from park to say drive then into reverse it is fine. i know a lot about cars so fixing it myself isn't a problem or if someone can point me in the right direction and tell me what to look at then i am sure i could figure it out. trtans fluid is fine. my trans knowledge is not the greatest. thanks.

2007-04-24 02:14:48 · 6 answers · asked by willd 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Daughter was driving the car ... car suddenly died...would not restart; had it towed home. Car will not turnover...., can I buy the device to plug into the computer to read any codes? I'd like to have some idea what the problem is before I have it towed to the repair shop; had head gaskets replaced one month ago....

2007-04-24 02:10:31 · 4 answers · asked by abc 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-24 02:07:24 · 12 answers · asked by .:Mark:. 1 in Chrysler

Which is best????

2007-04-24 00:57:58 · 11 answers · asked by rachel s 2 in Other - Car Makes

2007-04-24 00:53:07 · 4 answers · asked by tammy6969 1 in Ford

it has an "exhaust manifold heat control valve"- exactly what does this valve do? what is its purpose and/or function? the owner hasnt run the truck in about a year, we got it started yesterday, but smoke started coming up from around this valve right away! haynes manual tells how to "service" this valve (spray it with a solvent) but says NOTHING else at all about it, ANYwhere in the book? btw, it does appear to work properly, too.

2007-04-24 00:49:27 · 5 answers · asked by Berkly M 4 in Dodge

The seatbelts in my car will not retract for nothing. It's the same story for every car of my model. It's juts a bad design. I've traced the flaw down to the retractor. It's just not powerful enough to pull the belt in the way it is setup. Anyone know of anything I could replace it with that would be more powerful?

2007-04-24 00:43:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I drive a 2003 Rover 75 Classic 1.8 L petrol .

2007-04-24 00:29:20 · 4 answers · asked by sotbf3 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Cars have options of bio fuels and electricity.. Ships have nuclear options... But what fuel option does an airplane have?

We hear of airline fleets expanding and newer, better and bigger airports being built all the time, but is there an eternal source of jet fuel?

2007-04-24 00:29:03 · 22 answers · asked by remyt69 1 in Aircraft

Hi everyone!
I've got a question concerning the battery of a VW Golf (rather a cheap model, but fairly new (2004/05)). What's the average time one can let the stand light switched on until the battery runs flat? The car is not used daily.
It would be important to know where you've got your informations form (sources, etc).
Additionally, can one not assume that a newer model (even if "cheap") would make some sort of noise if one forgets to switch off the lights?
Many thanks for your replies!

2007-04-24 00:28:24 · 1 answers · asked by dh 2 in Volkswagen

i have a 2005 dodge neon...i only get around 200miles for a tank of gas. i have people telling me that's bad. how do i fix it?

2007-04-24 00:10:44 · 10 answers · asked by MeShel G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs