Cars & Transportation - 14 August 2007

I hope you can give me some advice on this! I live in California. My vehicles interior was vandalized, and while I know exactly who did it, I have no proof, and cannot take them to civil court to recover the repair costs. I have gone to my insurance company, and they say that the damage is worth more than the vehicle, and that they wish to declare it "salvage." I'm not sure what this means, but I am afraid it might give me
problems in the future, if not with my insurance rates, then possibly with registration fees, etc. The vehicle works perfectly and is of course safe to drive, the only damage is superficial and comsmetic; someone took a knife to the interior. I can easily spend $40 on carseat covers.
Can you tell me what kind of consequences I can expect if they declare this vehicle salvage? Also, why they are doing it, and if there is a way to stop it?

2007-08-14 10:48:08 · 18 answers · asked by davidw5748 3 in Insurance & Registration

I hear often that the resistance of the wind takes up just as much gas as the A/C. I've been saying I'll just start putting the windows down in the morning, but in the afternoon I have to have the A/C. I live in Florida and the temp is almost a hundred if not more in August.

2007-08-14 10:37:11 · 11 answers · asked by YO Mama 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Im looking into getting some full shirt armor for myself, im stuck weither to get the armor which includes, chest, shoulders, elbows and back all connecting by a fish net like thing, it looks like a cyborg with a cool spin going up the back. OR a motorcycle jacket with the CE armor in it as well. I live pretty close to LA and its HOT! always, So im debating on which to get, Opinions please. ALSO if i do get the armor, will i get made fun of or something, ever seen people walking around with it on? what kinda looks do you get lol. Opinions please.

2007-08-14 10:36:05 · 12 answers · asked by Ikemike 1 in Motorcycles

my exhaust tips are pretty beat up and dented on my 2001 kawasaki ninja zx600, its a duel exhaust and i am going to put on two of those exhaust tips that you see on hondas and such, now, ive heard all kinds of different things, back pressure and baffles and such, i went to an exahust shop and they said it wont hurt the bike at all as long as i keep the pipes the same lengh or maybe extend them a couple inches. now, ive seen these choppers and such and they have just straight pipes all the time, is there a difference between mine and theres besides the normal things, will it sound like an indy car or something? how loud will it be? compaired to a harley being a 10 on a sound scale and a 1 being a scooter. im tired of the quiet exhaust and cannot afford another preformance one, Loud Pipes Save Lives ive always said. opinions plz, knowledge is power

2007-08-14 10:24:40 · 3 answers · asked by Ikemike 1 in Motorcycles

2007-08-14 10:19:35 · 6 answers · asked by roger w 2 in Ford

SOMEBODY HELP!

2007-08-14 10:17:44 · 5 answers · asked by ღஐcavalier de fantômeஐღ 4 in Motorcycles

I have a six cylynder Nissan Altima 3.5 an want to put a a Zex Wet Nitrious system. My issue is that Im not sure which shot is reccomended. The jets that come with the kit are 75-150 shot. I've heard that I should go no higher than a 50 shot for my 3.5. Which shot is best?

2007-08-14 10:15:07 · 1 answers · asked by Keith 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

hi was in a head on collasion, my car is of the road (rideoff) i am having terrible back nd next pain since the accident, his insurance company offered me £2800 but i have to pay my own med bills, should i except or go threw the courts, all answers be great help thanx

2007-08-14 10:13:49 · 15 answers · asked by marii d 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-14 10:12:40 · 2 answers · asked by An l 1 in GMC

2007-08-14 10:09:05 · 2 answers · asked by kfount400 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-14 09:57:03 · 7 answers · asked by william s 1 in Boats & Boating

I'm looking for a quite cheap used car
I was actually gonna buy at least over 2004
But unfortunately I don't have enough money to buy those
cars -.-. (I have about 6000$ so far)
Anyway I found one from a guy who used it for about 6 yrs.
The car name is 2001 Nissan Sentra XE and the milieage is 74000 and he wants 4500$

What do you guys think ? Is it pretty good offer?
Did anyone used Nissan Sentra before?

2007-08-14 09:53:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

they don't even ask about signs. they asked about laws and what are the penalties for this and that. i got 7 right and 2 wrong and i was half way done. then the next thing u kno i got 8 wrong and still 7 right and i FAiLED. i felt so stupid and my dad was dissapointed in me. and its $30 to take it again!! i got next Monday to study. i deff. will but i don't wanna read the stuff that they don't test me on in the book. i just want to learn the stuff that IS going to be on the test.

got any tips or ideas?

2007-08-14 09:50:45 · 3 answers · asked by =D 2 in Safety

I have a loud noise when i turn my ac on and especially when i accelerate the car. Its a 2003 pickup truck

2007-08-14 09:50:19 · 2 answers · asked by wqel12 1 in Nissan

I looked and it doesn't look easy, like on one side it looks like you have to remove the battery? Am I looking in the wrong place. The replacement is a little bulb in a brown holder that is kind of J shaped. It is obvious that it is to plug in somewhere, but where? It can't be that hard, can it? Help please

2007-08-14 09:49:13 · 3 answers · asked by greenfrogs 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

My dream is to become a pilot for a commercial airline (or something similar) but i really don't know anybody personally who is a pilot. I would really like to talk to one about how they got to where they are.
I am currently 17, and in my junior year of high school. I enjoy physics and trig, but hate english. I'm pretty sure that I want to fly planes. When i was 14, i was in the Civil Air Defense, and i learned a lot about planes (i only got to fly a plane twice). I had to stop going to CAP when i was 15 because of wrestling and soccer.
I was just wondering if there are any pilots out there who would like to talk with me about their carrer.

2007-08-14 09:46:57 · 8 answers · asked by Jack_u_213235 1 in Aircraft

Is there a way I can read it on the internet and if not where then can I get it? Is reading this and passing the test the only thing you have to do before getting your permit?

2007-08-14 09:46:14 · 11 answers · asked by somebody 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-08-14 09:43:46 · 28 answers · asked by peace love & lipgloss 2 in Buying & Selling

looking for cost besides the actual motor for an engine swap in a 240sx...don't really wan the sr looking into maybe a 2jzgte (if they could squeeze it in) or an rb25det...just looking for installation costs (i supply car and motor only)

any other engines that'd be good in a 240 besides sbc's?

2007-08-14 09:42:33 · 3 answers · asked by eb_buffalo 1 in Nissan

FUEL INJECTED
ONLY HAS LAG WHEN YOU THOTTLE IT IN NEUTRAL AND 1ST GEAR .

2007-08-14 09:29:57 · 1 answers · asked by mikeboston04 1 in Motorcycles

I recently saw something on TV saying that having the AC on in your car does not effect your gas mileage, having the windows down in your car will effect your gas mileage more. My husband swears that having the AC on will run down your gas. Does anyone know if this is true or not???

2007-08-14 09:28:21 · 14 answers · asked by Jenny22 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am 19 years old, and currently about to learn to drive. Can my parents teach me while I have a learner's permit, to get my license? How long do they need to teach me for, before I can get a license and do they have to follow like guidlines and stuff from like the DMV, etc?

Also, I live at home, my parents bought me my car. Can they put me on their insurance policy? Also, does this mean I don't need to sign or have to pay or worry about any thing for insurance?

Please let me know. Thanks.

2007-08-14 09:22:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I'm 15, and recently acquired my permit. I have taken 2 behind-the-wheel lessons so far (2 hrs each, and will have one more yet). I've been out driving some in the past couple of weeks, and I'm comfortable and calm while driving, but of course I realize I need a lot more practice now and experience through the years as well.

Any tips for being a safe driver would be wonderful. Even the littlest of things could be of great importance. Thanks! :)

2007-08-14 09:18:00 · 7 answers · asked by Kiara 5 in Safety

If the loan on your car exceeds the value of the car, and the car is stolen & you have full coverage on the car does the insurance company pay the full amount of the loan off?

2007-08-14 09:15:51 · 7 answers · asked by kalik 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-14 09:08:26 · 4 answers · asked by stephen.circa82 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

He is 16 and learning to drive. Since he is underage, does he not need it, or do I put him on mine? He wants his own insurance policy since he earns a lot at his job. What do most parents do for 16 yr. old drivers for insurnace?

2007-08-14 09:06:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

the clear coat is burned to like a white crust

2007-08-14 09:00:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

im not drivin yet but does it work 4 us girls 2 cry wen we get pulled over by a cop? does it get us outta a ticket?

2007-08-14 08:45:19 · 13 answers · asked by ☼CheerGirly☼ 2 in Safety

my car trunk lock wont work because it's filled with road salt
(calcium)

2007-08-14 08:41:39 · 11 answers · asked by Marcel P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Driving and enjoying my BMW 325I, backed up into a block, scratched the bumper. NO one sees it, I do! Help? How do I get rid of it?

2007-08-14 08:39:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in BMW