Cars & Transportation - 25 May 2007

I didn't stop for a school bus when it's lights were flashing, and I got a ticket. I know I have to pay that, but will the ticket affect the price I pay for car insurance?

Some tickets don't require you to report them to your insurance agent. Is this one of those.

Also, this was in the state of Massachusetts.

2007-05-25 13:10:37 · 8 answers · asked by pardlopeighhg 2 in Insurance & Registration

My mom's 1994 Cadillac's air conditioner quit working. My dad just bought hte parts to repair it and it is still not working. He took it to someone who speicalizes in these things, and he did not know either.

Dad checked all the fuses and wires, and everything is getting eletricity except for the conpressor.

Any ideas on what else to do?

2007-05-25 13:08:30 · 3 answers · asked by Summertime 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was just in a car accident, where I was turning left onto the main road from my neighborhood road, and a car was speeding on the main road toward me as I turned left, and he had to swerve to avoid me and hit 3 other cars in a parking lot as a result. No one was hurt, just the cars were damaged, but the police say that only the driver that had to swerve will be allowed to file an insurance claim. The police officer and the mother of the boy who was driving both say it should be alright, and most likely, his insurance company won't call, but the officer also said that if it wanted to, his insurance company could sue mine to pay for damages. But it seems like it might not happen, because the mother was very supportive and nice (more than I deserved), and said everything will be fine. I have to go and pick up a record on Monday from the municipal center. What will that tell me? ALSO, do I need to call my ins. comp. now? The officer didn't say anything about it when I was talking to her.

2007-05-25 13:01:16 · 9 answers · asked by rosesandrainydays 2 in Insurance & Registration

when the engine heat guage reaches the half way point coolent leaks where the pipe on the top of the radiator that leads to the engine leaks by the water pump after I shut off the engine. I have tightened the clamp but I wonder why the water does not go to the overflow resivior. Is my radiator or pump pooched? Or will tightening the clamp solve the problem. The engine does not overheat.

2007-05-25 12:57:25 · 4 answers · asked by Yoda O 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

on 24 may I painted my car, after it was welll prepped. The paint turned out really well. Im doing a 2 stage paint job. I did not get the clear coat put on yesterday and will not be able to do so untill June 2nd, it is remaining taped and untouched, my question, will applying clearcoat to a completely CURED but clean surface be a problem, also I when I painted the base I did get one ugly run so, my next question how do I take care of that wet, sand till the run is not visible then apply clearcoat, please help me with this. Thanks

2007-05-25 12:55:16 · 3 answers · asked by Joshua Y 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

About how much would it cost to rebuild a 350 or a 400 chevy small block to stock.(include price of the block)

2007-05-25 12:51:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Is it possible to tie A BUNCH of baloons to a chair.
Then strap yourself in it and float in the air?

2007-05-25 12:48:49 · 2 answers · asked by imakegirlzgoloco 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Starts up ok but everytime you put in gear it dies, isn't that a vacmun leak going to trans?

2007-05-25 12:48:45 · 12 answers · asked by roncu44 1 in Chevrolet

2007-05-25 12:47:13 · 3 answers · asked by shrooman05 1 in Jeep

gone through two radiators, both exploded and the green slime was in the overflow when we emptied it. was what appeared to be oil and antifreeze??? Anyone know why the darn raditors keep exploding , removed thermostat as the car is old now we are going to flush the engine

2007-05-25 12:28:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Okay im doing a report because my dad caught me trying to take his car and drive around with it when i only have my permit so he grounded me and i have to this report and i was woundering what would happen:

If I got caught with just a permit
If I got in a wreck
and If i were to kill someone

What would the charges be? Thanks

2007-05-25 12:22:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

When reckless/drunk driving was involved on behalf of the teen?

2007-05-25 12:21:41 · 11 answers · asked by killerkadooogan 1 in Safety

the blue sensor light appears on the dash board.

2007-05-25 12:21:40 · 1 answers · asked by Mari-achi 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-25 12:09:38 · 8 answers · asked by yellowroseoftexas 1 in Buying & Selling

1985 Yamaha Virago 700. The new stator has three wires coming off it, and they're not connected to the plug. The new connector plug has left, right, and bottom connectors. Does it matter which wire goes to left, right, bottom? If it does, how do I tell them apart; they all look alike?

2007-05-25 12:07:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

How much does your job affect premiums? I'm a Chartered Engineer - how would this stack up?

2007-05-25 12:06:09 · 10 answers · asked by curious 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-05-25 12:02:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-05-25 11:58:35 · 13 answers · asked by Matt 1 in Motorcycles

2007-05-25 11:56:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jeep

I want a nissan zx 300...

2007-05-25 11:48:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

to give an adult tax paying citizen a ticket for choosing not to wear seat belt? think this over 75 seats are on a school bus. kids all over, one driver ,no seat belts ?hmm. if you ride in the back seat of a car you can make the choice , but if u are driving or a passenger you have to by law? i think its should be a choice what do u think?

2007-05-25 11:47:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

something that can take a hit in a wreck, thats fairly cheap, cool for a teenager, safe, reliable, and gets GREAT milage?

2007-05-25 11:44:23 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

There is always a dilemma , to switch the engine of or keep it runnig for a couple of minutes, How mutch more does it realy takes to start up the engiene than standing still ? percentage ofcorse, I know that it is difernt from engiene to engine. thanks

2007-05-25 11:40:41 · 4 answers · asked by ghost096 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I took my 05 civic to the dealer to have the charging system tested. It tested normal: 485 CCA on stock battery, 12.72V Battery voltage and 14.40V for charging system.

THEN... they left the lights on and had to jump my car when i came to pick it up. They did another test to make sure there was no damage, but came up with these results:

423 CCA
12.50 V Battery
13.48 V Charging system <--- this they say is low

The manager says it could be due to my stereo system (which was OFF the whole time). But then why did it test normal to begin with? So is this guy lying through his teeth?

In case you're wondering here's the wattage:

Alpine CDA-9856 head unit
Alpine MRP-F250 40W X 4 RMS
Alpine MRP-M450 400W X 1 RMS (only pushing a 300W sub)

Experienced mechanics and MECP's please help!

2007-05-25 11:29:53 · 6 answers · asked by xd_85 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-25 11:19:39 · 4 answers · asked by bubblelator 4 in Rail

I have owned my current vehicle for 10 months. I desperatley want to trade it in for a new vehicle. However, trading it in would mean adding 6k of negative equity. This makes the new vehicles price much higher than it is worth and requiring $1800 down. However, if I do not trade in my vehicle, my payments would be lower and I would only need $500 down. Yes I know this would be horrible to have on my record. However, I actually had a repo 3 years ago (and was still able to finance a vehicle). Not to mention by keeping this newer vehicle and making all successful payments it should prove that I was responsible.

2007-05-25 11:15:06 · 10 answers · asked by cjsimmons269 1 in Buying & Selling

I am trying to find an auto loan. I have a car picked out, but I got turned down even with a cosigner. I have 1 mark on my credit report. It is an account that has been paid, but is marked as derogatory. My credit score is between 630-660. Anyone know what I should try?

2007-05-25 11:13:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I like to replace the filter on my 2000 nissan se maxima fuel filter, any help on where to locate it & to how to replace it will help. Thanks to all!!!

2007-05-25 11:06:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

i'm sick and tired of that van that green 1991 chevy minivan with very tinted windows standing in front of my house where my favorite parking spot is right near my garage. it has not even been moved even once in 4 months. my brother is always home he also says he never seen it been moved in 4 months. i called the cops twice they checked it out the first time and nothing happend. then i called 2nd times they didn't even check it out. i don't want to call towing because i don't want to pay for it it's not my car. should i break into the car and start it with the wires? should i get a few people to help me move it? what should i do? btw last year i had a old benz stand in the same spot for like 6 months until cops realized it was stolen and took it away. i think this one is stolen too but nobody wants to take it.

2007-05-25 11:00:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

We just bought a car that had passed safety inspection just two days prior. After we bought the car, we discovered that the lights and horn did not work, the switch for the lights was broken, the car needed tie rod ends, brakes, rotors, and a complete exhaust system because the one on the car is rusted, and cracked. We turned the inspection station in to the Highway Patrol headquarters who oversees the inspections in our state, and they are investigating. What I want to know is this. In this state, it is against the law to sell a car that won't pass safety inspection. Since this was a bogus inspection, and we are paying for the repairs, I don't feel like I am obligated to pay another cent on the car payment. Can we do this, or do I have to keep paying, and take the man to court? Help please, I'm irate.

2007-05-25 10:58:25 · 5 answers · asked by che_rae_gra53 3 in Safety