Cars & Transportation - 14 August 2007

My fiance got in a car crash friday the total on the repairs for his car are going to cost him more then he paid for it.. i guess that tearn would be he totaled it.. But he is going to get a knew car because of that reason. and was lookin at buick regals like 2001. is this a good car.. and comments or advice on this?? any information would be greatly appriciated thank you!!!

2007-08-14 18:36:14 · 4 answers · asked by Jenna s 1 in Safety

My Pontiac has about 158,000 miles on it, on the original timing chain. Should I get that replaced, or is a chain a real problem with breaking. The car starts and runs good, so it is not showing any signs of stretching.

2007-08-14 18:34:22 · 3 answers · asked by Raven 2 in Pontiac

im about to buy a car and i want to veiw its history
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2007-08-14 18:24:05 · 1 answers · asked by asleei 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Nothing sticks out so I can't use plyers and the magnets i used don't work, It seems to be stuck pretty good, worse I don't have a spare so how can I get a new key? is a 93 Toyota Corolla. please help.

2007-08-14 18:23:36 · 7 answers · asked by Ryder 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

ok i heard the altenator was bad...so i put another battery in it...and jumped it off...the car turned over but wouldnt crank...had a half tank of gas...but the car hasen't been cranked in like 3 years..is there somthing i can do to make it crank? what to take out and clean..change or w.e? i need the car to crank to test the altenator with my tester...i just need some information to get this thing to crank again? thanks.

2007-08-14 18:17:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

If I have my headlights on and I touch my turn signal, my tailights shortout (breaklights still work) and they stay off. If I only have my parking lights on it doesn't happen. I have a friend with the same make and year and hers are doing the same thing. Any help would be appreciated as I am out of warrenty.

2007-08-14 18:17:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-14 18:09:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

could you tell me the diffrent things it could be and what diffrent things each thing would do so maybe i can rule a couple out.
im a female and i hate taking my car places to be looked at without somewhat of an idea of whats wrong i get screwed around a lot and theyw ill try to take advantage and get more money out of me.
by the way my car is a 92 dodge shadow pretty beat up car but runs good. i have small kids thats why im worried about the noises its making also when i come to stop when i push the breaks theres a clunky pop noise over and over til the car stops.

2007-08-14 17:49:47 · 8 answers · asked by go away 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My girlfriend asked me to help her pick a car. She's not into those racers or whatever; just something small. I had a 626 that I thought might be good for her, or maybe an Accord? That's what I mean by small. If you catch my drift, do you have a suggestion?

2007-08-14 17:48:35 · 13 answers · asked by Smitty 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-08-14 17:44:52 · 13 answers · asked by anubis_the_butcher 1 in Aircraft

when the car is in drive and in motion, a thumping noise occurs. it sounds as if someone is knocking on the floorboard. when i looked under the car, i noticed a small gap between the engine and the transmission that was about the thickness of an index card. also there was some type of oil around it and on other parts of the undercarriage. has this happened to anyone else?

2007-08-14 17:39:25 · 5 answers · asked by Pac S 1 in Jeep

And is it unadvisable to ride it when it's having difficulties?? I ask cause i wanted to ride it to the dealer but I don't want it to get further damage??

2007-08-14 17:28:43 · 6 answers · asked by Nefer 2 in Motorcycles

this is sort of related to another question about overheating. However, I had my radiator checked. They found no problems at all! But it keeps bubbling and spewing smoke. No, I recently got an oil leak fixed and had built up oil on my engine but now that has been cleaned up. Could that old oil have caused some of the problem??? I mean I just drove it to the store and back without it bubbling. Maybe this is just wishful thinking. I am tired of spending tons of money on my monster.

2007-08-14 17:24:44 · 6 answers · asked by csellers41273 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

we have a 1999 vw jetta that just had the head gasket blown. car has had trouble since we bought it. Is it worth it to sell it for parts or to replace the head gasket? thanks

2007-08-14 17:20:18 · 4 answers · asked by chipndip829 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-14 17:19:37 · 8 answers · asked by Arsalan A 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what all can i do to gain more low end power on my bike it has jardine full exhaust on it already and i don't know what to do next

2007-08-14 17:11:03 · 4 answers · asked by teampolaris101 2 in Motorcycles

2007-08-14 16:57:18 · 1 answers · asked by RICK 1 in Commuting

I put an octane booster addative in my car and my check engine light came on about 20 minutes later. I added the instructed amount. I have a scanner to check it but cannot find the connection

I Greatly apreciate any help!
Thanks

2007-08-14 16:53:41 · 4 answers · asked by ryanpadilla05 1 in Honda

2007-08-14 16:38:06 · 5 answers · asked by anubis_the_butcher 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i am trying to find a acura integra online.
i found one i really like but the owner didnt say it was automatic or manual, but he did say it has remote start and cruse control.
im just wondering because i cant drive manual cars but i really love this integra.

2007-08-14 16:36:31 · 14 answers · asked by chelsea ♥'s u 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

im 16 and live in GA- we had to show our birth certificate to get our learners.. do we have to have our birth certificate to get our license? I also have a military id i could show for identity?

2007-08-14 16:27:50 · 7 answers · asked by dlc8675 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

1996 Toyota Camry LE I4... not that it makes a difference i don't think.

When im driving down the road... i keep hearing these loud, extremely annoying whistling-kinda noises...

It sounds, to me atleast, like the noise is coming from the right rear of the car.... my first thought was that either it was a brake pad or something was grinding something like an axle part or something in the wheel/axle department...

I dont think its a brake pad or anything, because first of all... i just got mine replaced less then a year ago... secondly, it squeaked while i was driving.. not braking.

I dont think its something directly related to the spinning of the wheels either, because whether im going... 65 on the highway, or 30 down a street... the squeaking doesnt happen louder, faster, or necessarily more often...

im at a lose, any1 got any ideas? i got the day off tomorrow so toss some ideas at me and what i should do.

2007-08-14 16:27:09 · 4 answers · asked by Corey 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

WHERE CAN I FIND A 1500V85.7 ELECTRIC COMPUTER FOR A 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN

2007-08-14 16:23:09 · 4 answers · asked by divapink12 2 in Car Audio

Ive been looking for this car for a while now and i was wondering if any one knew where i could find it. I still want it to be a project car. Like it being not painted body damage bad interior. I would like the car to run well. Thanks :)

2007-08-14 16:22:40 · 4 answers · asked by johani b 1 in Buying & Selling

I can't afford a locksmith (obviously, or I'd have a newer car lol) and I have to get them out tomorrow. I tried to break the wing window out with a hammer and towel when it first happened, but that thing won't budge. I'm sure a sledge hammer would do it, but now that I've calmed down, I'd like to avoid replacing a window if possible. Thanks!

2007-08-14 16:22:27 · 16 answers · asked by Someday Soon 2 in Ford

2007-08-14 16:22:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

And is there a certain color? I'm partial to chevy's so my top four are 59 Chevy Bel Air, 64 Chevelle SS396, 65 Impala SS, or a 68 Camaro SS.

2007-08-14 16:20:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

I have been thinking of buying a boat--maybe 18' long. I own a Pontiac Grand Prix--can I tow a boat that size? I know nothing about boating. Thanks.

2007-08-14 16:19:17 · 12 answers · asked by KPalm 2 in Boats & Boating

its a 1956 international pick up ,not scout, with a straight six.

2007-08-14 16:14:53 · 10 answers · asked by sickboy1377 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

So it was 109 degrees today and my bike was in the sun... then I drove home to where it was only 70... later I went out to ride to school and my motorcycle's tank was crushed on the top, as if some great weight was put on it-- I removed the gas cap and heard a loud "whoosh" of air rushing into the tank.. apparently the tank was under vacuum after cooling off.

Now I have a degree in physics and understand why the tank got crushed because of the difference in air pressure, but isn't there supposed to be some kind of built-in safeguard against this sort of thing in modern motorcycles? Mine is a 2000 Yamaha V-star 650.

So if it is a problem with the motorcycle, what is it exactly, so I know what to tell the repair guy?

Thanks!

2007-08-14 16:11:55 · 11 answers · asked by figaro1912 3 in Motorcycles