Cars & Transportation - 14 May 2007

I had a minor auto accident about 6 months. The person who hit me was entirely at fault and his insurance company paid for all the damages. Since it cost the insurance company more than 500$ to fix the vehicle, they reported the incident to DMV. The insurance company says that it has repaired the car in full and the repairs have a full life-time warranty. The accident now likely shows up in the carfax for my car. Will the accident decrease the sales price of my car if I were to sell it later? If yes, how can I get the insurance company to reimburse me for a likely future loss?

Thanks.

2007-05-14 10:45:33 · 6 answers · asked by kapilgogia 2 in Insurance & Registration

I went to Pep Boys for a wheel alignment. I was told that I needed a new steering rod, the two front tires replaced and a couple of other things I don't even remember. I ask the guy "I don't really have a choice, right?" .- "(chokes) Nnnnno!."
Now my coworker here tells me that they fooled me. Repair shops will tell you that you need more things so you spend more and help their business. She says her husband used to work at Firestone and he knows how that deal goes and they will do that to people.
Has this happened to you? How do you deal with this? Should I learn to rapair my car on my own? Do you recommend an autodidactic car repair material?

2007-05-14 10:34:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-14 10:33:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

what will happen in the future to gas fuel oil propane or anything we need to keep us going or warm or to eat if we the consumer of these things let this happen with out doing something about it? one or two days a month you dont drive at all and cut back on any use of these products , would be a start and keep it up. any other ideas?

2007-05-14 10:19:55 · 11 answers · asked by ellie 1 in Commuting

If it is possible. I would like to know how much it cost (parts and labor)? How far it go per tank ( size approximately 16 inches tall, 14 inches width)? I think couple of parts would be taken out that convert sulfer to safe exause. And what are the advantages and disadvantages in the change?

2007-05-14 10:06:44 · 4 answers · asked by Mattman 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a YAMAHA Radian, that is having some Carb issues, I live at an Eleveation of about 5000 ft, the float height is set to 21 mm of the gasket surface, and it runs great high in the RPMs, but sometimes I had to double clutch it to get it off the line. So I made sure the carbs where clean, rechecked the floats, and ran it, and same thing. So I checked the plugs and they were sooty, so I leaned the fuel screws by 1/8th of a turn, and now it pops, like it is backfiring, and it is now running lean. The hesitation is better but still there a little. I don't want to go to much leaner, and if I do, the poping gets worse.
Help... Carbs are stock, encgine is stock other that it just had new gaskets installed, and I am running a K&N filter.

2007-05-14 09:56:37 · 1 answers · asked by badradrider 1 in Motorcycles

I am not thinking of doing this; i'm just curious. Let's say I was going 70 mph...would the car slow down gradually as though I were pressing on the brake, would the car just come to a sudden stop, or would the car start to skid? What would happen?

2007-05-14 09:49:18 · 13 answers · asked by chicki 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

just in case that happens to me one day i'd like to know how to resolve this issue... thanks

2007-05-14 09:47:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I have a keyfob which works but needed a spare so I have purchased one from Ebay. It comes with instructions as to how to program it. Does anbody know if you program the new key, will the existing one still work?

2007-05-14 09:46:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

Once an illegally parked car has received a ticket, how long can it be left in that same space before getting another ticket?

2007-05-14 09:46:12 · 5 answers · asked by Danielle S 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-05-14 09:46:01 · 10 answers · asked by doctordax 2 in Commuting

I have been hearing that gas prices are suppose to go up to $4 a gallon. What the heck???? Isn't gas a neccessity and not a luxury? It is not like a can cut buying gas like I cut buying a latte!

2007-05-14 09:39:04 · 14 answers · asked by Katherine 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Does anyone know how to reset the Immobiliser on a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

When I unlock car with the fob all the doors unlock apart from the drivers door. I can open this by putting the key in the lock but then the car is still immobilised and so will not start. It may be a problem with the central locking which I assume is connected to the immobiliser in some way. At first the alarm would go off when I opened the drivers door but now it does not.

Any ideas please?

2007-05-14 09:33:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jeep

Hi, I was visiting Boston and got a car rental from the airport. As I exited the airport I found myself at a toll booth with no US cash (I had Canadian cash but that was no good). The collector then took my driver's license and put down some details on an envelope and asked me to sign it. He also noted the license plate #, and then gave me the envelope saying I should mail a check within 14 days to avoid a fine.
Apart from the embarrassment and the fact that I feel really bad, is there anything else that I should worry about in terms of my driving record or insurance?

2007-05-14 09:33:38 · 5 answers · asked by Wata 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-05-14 09:26:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

I have a 1988 Intruder VS 1400. I've had a lot of electrical gremlins and I'm still working them out. Right now the bike won't start or even try to start. I have bypassed the clutch switch. The "kill" switch is working. I had the battery load tested and everything is said to be okay. And I just put a new starter relay on. When I try to start the bike, I just here a click from the relays under the seat. There is no cranking of the engine. I assumed it was the starter relay, but after installing the new one the problem persists. If i "jump" the starter relay the bike will turn and fire and run, but I just can't get it to start on it's own. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks

2007-05-14 08:56:55 · 3 answers · asked by Dave 1 in Motorcycles

I am thinking of purchasing an 2008 Chevy Silverado, but I also want an Impala SS or A Suburban- Which Is more Favorable?

2007-05-14 08:54:50 · 6 answers · asked by hakim1125 6 in Chevrolet

2007-05-14 08:47:11 · 10 answers · asked by nate 2 in Boats & Boating

My car needs the left rear (driver) wheel bearing but the bearing has to be ordered and wont come in till wednesday or thursday. I need my car to work so I want to know if its ok to drive it like this for a couple of days until it gets here and I get time to take it to the mechanic. thanks

2007-05-14 08:40:47 · 16 answers · asked by maxpowerrys 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

How is it different from the hull?

2007-05-14 08:32:50 · 2 answers · asked by Dolores C 2 in Boats & Boating

I'M SAYING WASHINGTON PEOPLE HERE FREAK OUT WHEN IT'S SUNNY BECUASE IT'S NEVER SUNNY AND DRIVE ALL SLOW THEN WHEN IT RAINS THEY DRIVE EVEN MORE RETARDED, WE LIVE IN WASHINGTON
IT RAINS ALL THE TIME NO REASON TO PRESS YOUR FACE TO THE WINDSHEILD TO TRY TO SEE OUT ,


REALLY TELL ME WHY YOU THINK DRIVERS IN YOUR STATE ARE WORSE THAN THE ONES HERE

2007-05-14 08:12:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

2007-05-14 08:11:32 · 5 answers · asked by tamicaangus 1 in Aircraft

I'm writing a book which involves a sailing trip. It would have to be a relatively small sailboat but able to sleep about 3 people. And I was wondering, does such a thing exist?

I know that speedboats often have quite large cabins, and obviously bigger cruise ships do, but can you get 'family' size sailing boats for trips?

2007-05-14 08:11:01 · 11 answers · asked by serf m 2 in Boats & Boating

2007-05-14 08:10:48 · 10 answers · asked by DAI B 1 in Safety

2007-05-14 08:08:30 · 19 answers · asked by WWF Decade Impaired Fan 2 in Safety

I am talking about a standard police car driving behind you

2007-05-14 08:07:10 · 13 answers · asked by Jamie 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

every time i shift gears or the rpms get high the chain starts to rattle alot i don't know what to do

2007-05-14 08:05:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I know someone who recently bought a new car that theyI really don't want. They want to do something to it that would total it so that it gets paid off by the insurance company. I know this is illegal and is considered insurance fraud and have informed them of this. They probably wouldn't have the b**lls to do it anyway.

2007-05-14 08:03:03 · 5 answers · asked by deecee4ever 2 in Insurance & Registration

I currently have 21st Century & I am researching other companies as 21st Century raised my rates for no reason.
I am thinking of going to esurance.com becasue they have the best rates. They seem reputable - has anybody experience with them? Thanks

2007-05-14 07:59:19 · 7 answers · asked by rob_shm 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-05-14 07:54:08 · 9 answers · asked by Nick L 1 in Commuting