Cars & Transportation - 11 July 2007

There are a couple of dents and a deep scratch. I eventually want to get a body kit. Should I get a new bumper now or get the body kit done? What are the price differences??

2007-07-11 08:19:54 · 4 answers · asked by FiddleFaddlexyz 2 in Toyota

one lead has a smaller lead attached to it which says control on it (and a large red rubber cover)the other is just a single lead with no cover. i no i have been a idiot need help please!

2007-07-11 08:16:16 · 18 answers · asked by dave 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-11 08:11:09 · 13 answers · asked by jdbully2003 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Somes times when I start truck staeter will kick in

2007-07-11 07:58:48 · 7 answers · asked by ROY H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have just brought a lawnmower that has been sitting in a garage for 9 months , the tank is 3/4 full of petrol, is it safe just to start it with this in or is it best to discard this fuel & put new in, a silly question i know but one person said petrol does go off & may damage the engine. Any help please!

2007-07-11 07:52:04 · 19 answers · asked by only me!! 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've been having problems with my car engine (a 1974 renault engine). So far, the distributor has been removed and replaced (hopefully correctly in line with cylinder 1 begin TDC), condensor been replaced, new distributor cap.

However, now when I attempt to start the car it turns over and 'tries' to start as there is the definite sound of combustion in the engine, but the momentium isn't there for it to fire up completely.

I'm hoping this is just a warn battery issue (it is charging now), but failing this any other ideas?

Could the distributor been mounted incorrectly (I spend ages hooking this up and it seems correct now).

Any answers gratefully received.

2007-07-11 07:45:16 · 10 answers · asked by straightxdresser 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Thanks!

2007-07-11 07:44:35 · 20 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

How does an alarm system from Honda Odyssey EX work? The reason I ask is that the spec said that it came with an alarm but when I go to the dealer, they are telling me that the manufacturer installed system is only basic and is recommending that I upgrade to a KARR system.

Thanks!

2007-07-11 07:41:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

I know I wasn't supposed to use a dish wash sponge...but is there anything I can buy to get rid of the white spot? Is there anything I can use from Pepboys or autozone? I have a black car. Thank you!!

2007-07-11 07:38:50 · 6 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

and i'm talking about flying.

2007-07-11 07:37:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

i want to trade in my car in the next 4 to 5 months and i need to know the best way to go about it. I either want a Honda or a GTI. How would I go about trading it in without a downpayment thats huge and what about my car now? whats the easiest way to get rid of it?

2007-07-11 07:35:54 · 2 answers · asked by sweetmurderous 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-07-11 07:31:19 · 5 answers · asked by Charles M 1 in Pontiac

Will it drive better or will i not really see a change? I'm wondering because the reason its being repaired it because it overheated and they first thought it was the head gasket but they see I blew the valves also.... Not to sure what all this means.

2007-07-11 07:31:10 · 6 answers · asked by Ready to learn 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

So my car has broken down for the third time in two years and unfortunately i cant fix it this time. My teeth from my defense broke and now its ganna cost me around 1400 to get it fix. I have 3 options and am open for suggestions. 1.pay to get it fix but then that means that i've already spend over 5000 in just fixing my car. 2. trade it in as is, but how much will a dealership penalize me for giving it in like that, but my back up plan for that was to also give 1000 down. Will that be a good ideal. 3. Wait for my friend to have time to help me fix he has the tools but it still ganna cost me around 900 for the parts.

2007-07-11 07:29:46 · 5 answers · asked by jmg559 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I'm going to be doing two trips in a non cdl truck (23k lbs.) and I have a class c license(max 26k lbs.)Both trips are 800 miles.My question is do I need a log book?Do I need a cdl even though I have the proper weight class license for the truck I will be driving?Any other helpful info would be appreciated.

2007-07-11 07:25:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

it locks and unlocks with the key it just wont release the lock when you push it to open.the car doesnt have fold down seats,so i am at a loss to see how i can gain entry.

2007-07-11 07:23:39 · 4 answers · asked by KENNETH L 1 in BMW

Ok, I have a 2 door, 2007 chevy cobalt. On my small back window, it looks like a rock has hit it, and it is shattered, but still in the frame. How much do you think this would cost?

2007-07-11 07:17:01 · 2 answers · asked by lil_danca06 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've noticed a strange noise when driving my car, it sounds like a low pitched squeak, kinda off and on rapidly, the speed increases depending on the speed of the car.
The noise occurs when:

- I let off the accelerator completely
- I depress the clutch

The noise doesn't occur when the car is stopped, even if the engine is revved.

Anyone got any ideas? Thanks.

2007-07-11 07:10:38 · 2 answers · asked by Richard S 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

or even 500,000... or even 100,000?

i never have, ive seen half million mile Hondas and read about one million mile Hondas... if you have seen a really high mileage HD motor, what model was it? how many times was that engine rebuilt to make that mileage mark?

2007-07-11 07:06:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

My husband and I are a 2 car family and we bought a new Volks Wagen a few months ago, because our family is expanding. Our second car is a 2002 Camaro that would be desirable in the area we live. We are now relocating out of the country and we would like to become a single car family, would the dealership beable to take our camarro, pay it off and put some money towards our Volks Wagen?

2007-07-11 06:49:00 · 2 answers · asked by BettyJetty 2 in Buying & Selling

I have had three different alternators in my 91 Toyota Corolla in the last 6 months. The way my stereo is wired it bypasses the constant power wire and goes directly to my battery. For some reason there is no power in the constant power wire.

2007-07-11 06:46:27 · 3 answers · asked by joseph.krebs 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My husband and I are financially strapped our car notes are $600 ea. Both are under my credit. He already has a repo I don't. We want to buy a house. How will turning in one car affect my credit and our future plans to buy a home? Would it be a set back or is it better to wait till I have my baby (approx. 6 mo.) and go back to work?

2007-07-11 06:44:15 · 3 answers · asked by dazia z 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-07-11 06:31:49 · 20 answers · asked by Alex S 1 in Jeep

well the title explains it all but I want to know what the difference is in an open fuel system & a closed fuel system. Thanks

2007-07-11 06:31:00 · 2 answers · asked by alex_rhodes07 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

This question and post applies to anyone who either owns or has driven a 2004 or newer Nissan Maxima with similar problems as I've reported:

Has anyone experienced a front end shimmy in a 2004 or newer Nissan Maxima? I have put my 2004 Nissan Maxima in the shop numerous times for the front end shimmy and its one thing after another, as far as excuses and repairs go. New Tires, Struts, Rims, Bearings, still there is a shimmy.

I am currently suing the dealership and Nissan Corp. for failure to repair, dealer fraud, deception, and am also pursuing a class action suit against Nissan due to several other reported cases of this exact problem. Have any owners gone through with a Lemon Law Suit or a Magnusson Moss Warranty Protection Act claim?

Has anyone dealt with such/similar issues?

2007-07-11 06:08:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

I have a car that's basically junk and has been in the shop 3 times in last 7 months. I still owe $3000 on this car, but I don't want it anymore. Can I trade this car for a different car and just add the balance I owe for the junk car to the new car?

2007-07-11 06:04:07 · 0 answers · asked by Brandy 3 in Buying & Selling

I know it might be the compressor but Im not to sure. I have a 1998 4 door gmc jimmy and we put freeon in it and also, bought a compressor from a junk yard. What could be the problem, bad compressor?

2007-07-11 05:53:29 · 2 answers · asked by flintowndancer@sbcglobal.net 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Please help me to find the answers

2007-07-11 05:50:41 · 7 answers · asked by KAMOLA M 1 in Safety

I took my car to a mechanic and he said that he was going to charge $100 to fix the problem.I told him okay and if he finds anything else wrong or needs more parts to call me first,but he didnt he said he had to do extra work on it and he needed extra parts,but he didnt call.He told me when I went up there to pay.Now he is trying to charge me more,what can I do and what do I tell him?

2007-07-11 05:43:50 · 12 answers · asked by Wandering Mind 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

while in (N) the bike idles fine. I rev it slightly, she comes up to the speed then drops down and struggles. Will accelerate nice if I open the throttle way up. Will stuggle and cough if I accel slow or maintain speed in 1st or second gear.
Bike is 1986 Honda Rebel

2007-07-11 05:40:36 · 4 answers · asked by Mechanical E 1 in Motorcycles