Cars & Transportation - 23 June 2007

My mechanic has held our van for 4mo.+. We had the van towed to his shop feb. 2nd for diagnosis and estimate. I have maintained communication with the owner/mechanic directly. After checking in regularly for 2 and 1/2 months I explained to the mechanic how important this vehicle is to us and the sooner we could get it repaired the better. First week of june I stopped in to check on the diagnosis, "needs a valve job" ($1800). "Whats your turn around time on a valve job?" He assured me, "could have that ready on monday". My van has had little work if any done to it since that conversation (three weeks ago). We need this vehicle, we are happy to pay and have given deposits to help expedite the project. We are paying for a home out of state and need the van to move. Also, we have jobs that we've had to postpone starting.

2007-06-23 16:18:34 · 14 answers · asked by DAN REVERE 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

how much on average does it cost to put a sun/moon roof in a car

2007-06-23 16:17:07 · 4 answers · asked by gopackgo51 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i bought a pioneer cd deck that is 50x4 so like 22 watts a channel, my mom has a 2001 buick lesabre and her stock player gets louder and more bass then mine, i have a 91 taurus and i even put some 50 rms speakers in mine, why is it like this, and how can i make mine louder?

2007-06-23 16:10:08 · 5 answers · asked by gopackgo51 1 in Car Audio

Is fuel efficiency directly proportional to the temperature setting? In other words, when you turn on the AC, does it burn more fuel the lower you se the temperature because it's working harder? Thanks!

2007-06-23 16:07:36 · 10 answers · asked by bertdalin 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-23 16:02:50 · 12 answers · asked by rich h 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Real pro tools, who makes the best?

2007-06-23 16:02:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-23 15:41:02 · 3 answers · asked by Kirizzle R 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

at takeoff. 528i and my check engine light just came on. Any ideas what the problem could be?

2007-06-23 15:38:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in BMW

I need a car for $4000 any good websites

2007-06-23 15:29:52 · 3 answers · asked by Steph! 3 in Buying & Selling

- What is the most stylish car?
-no price limit

2007-06-23 15:20:58 · 4 answers · asked by nvpizzite 3 in Other - Car Makes

2007-06-23 15:16:09 · 5 answers · asked by asdfghjk 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

91 honda need help what is the problem if the driver window works and not the other power windows that can be controlled on drivers side. Already looked at fuses and they are fine and individually the the window button an each door does not work either this just happened today

2007-06-23 14:57:31 · 3 answers · asked by bill j 1 in Honda

in inches.

2007-06-23 14:34:05 · 10 answers · asked by Jay K 1 in Ford

I have a seeping head gasket, car runs great, lifters to me could use adjustment ??
My mechanic BMW specialist$$$$ is telling me I need head gasket replaced & while in there I should also replace timing belt, water pump, rocker arms & cam. I am just looking for a couple more knowledgeable opinions.
Could this new valve job be too much pressure & blow my bottom end out? I've heard in the the past that it's not a good idea.

2007-06-23 14:17:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in BMW

i put gas treatment in my car, i was wondering will it cause any harm? any comments will be helpful!

2007-06-23 14:10:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i cant find em any where so any help would be appreciated thank you

2007-06-23 14:01:59 · 9 answers · asked by novasrule4life 1 in Chevrolet

I am smart!

2007-06-23 13:58:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I'm very interested in buying this car, however, the dealerships in my area (Dallas, TX) are asking WAY more than the MSRP for both the 2.5 and 3.5 versions of this car. I've been told they're doing this b/c the car is in such high demand right now. Just curious if anyone has bought this car and what they paid for it.

2007-06-23 13:36:19 · 4 answers · asked by MAW0509 1 in Nissan

.which one is beter when it comes down to price, quality and performance?

2007-06-23 13:32:44 · 10 answers · asked by M<3 2 in Honda

for a party want to rent a ride

2007-06-23 13:25:26 · 5 answers · asked by manuel1317@sbcglobal.net 1 in Rail

When Im driving and press the gas, the car bogs out. And it wont stay in an idol.

2007-06-23 13:21:21 · 4 answers · asked by three_dee_me 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The car will have the dome light on, the radio on, and everything seems normal when I have the key turned to ACC, but when I turn the key to ON.. everything shuts off, and it won't turn over to start. When I take the key out of the ignition, the car will make a ticking noise for about 30 seconds in the hood... seems to be located around the fuse box. At the same time of the ticking noise, my dome light will dim and flicker for about 30 seconds also. Does anyone have any idea what my problem might be?

2007-06-23 13:12:16 · 5 answers · asked by RdbAls 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have one headlight on my car that keeps going out everytime I replace it. It rained two days ago, right after I changed it. My head light keeps filling with water, I think and its ruining the new light. How can I go about fixing it?

2007-06-23 13:11:52 · 9 answers · asked by hersheekysses 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can you replace the brake calipers yourself on a Chevy truck?

2007-06-23 13:08:26 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-23 12:58:29 · 7 answers · asked by Feb tiger 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just went to my friendly local quicky oil change shop for a oil change today. I was told I can't get a oil change because apparently the oil drain pan was rusted out and the sludge from old oil help keep it seal. I was also told that the replacement for the oil drain pan would cost about $1,000. I love my old crappy car but I don't love it enough to save it with $1,000.

So the only reasonable course to take was to drive it to the ground.

I have few questions though.
1. Is it safe to not change oil(will the car blow up?)
2. How long would my car last without changing oil ( I last changed about 9 months/3,000 miles ago)?
3. are there any alternates to not changing oil/repair?

Thanks for any helps!

p.s. for those curious I drove 95 Ford Aerostar.

2007-06-23 12:44:49 · 6 answers · asked by Clueless 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

how much will the payments be? can she have someone take over the car she has now?

2007-06-23 12:42:59 · 4 answers · asked by unlikely 1 in Buying & Selling

My bike is a 89 Honda nx250 and the turn signals are Baja Designs Turn Signals. They just come on and stay on, I've tried swapping the wires and they do the same thing. Any suggestions?

2007-06-23 12:36:13 · 3 answers · asked by Jamin M 2 in Motorcycles

i live in az i have 1989 iroc-z i was driveing with the ac today and the temp of the car got to over 250 degrees and when i park the car the car was leaking water on the front passanger saide wheel . i dont no who to no what it is cuse i dont realy no about camaros. so get back 'p'

2007-06-23 12:34:44 · 4 answers · asked by juan 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-23 12:28:23 · 22 answers · asked by fluxpattern® 5 in Other - Car Makes