Cars & Transportation - 29 August 2007

For the past month there were often times when I would put the key into the ignition and turn it, it would take a few seconds to start. Other times it would start right away. Today it won’t start at all. When I put the key in and turn it makes a whistling type of sound. The lights come on so my guess is that it is not the battery. What else could it be?

2007-08-29 07:26:52 · 6 answers · asked by marnonyahoo 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

like in the movie red line he drives by a cop at night with his lights off wearing night vision googles...Can you really drive that good with night vision googles on...

2007-08-29 07:25:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

1993 crown victoria v8, has a long crack across the windshield.

2007-08-29 07:22:50 · 5 answers · asked by Spirited Virgo 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

If there is construction work or uneven pavement on the freeway and there are no signs posted stating so, and this causes damage to your car (ie. alignment problems, bent rims, etc) is it possible to report this to the government and have them pay for the damages caused?

2007-08-29 07:22:46 · 5 answers · asked by Azn 777 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I was recently in a mans vehicle when he wrecked, I was pretty seriously injured, and now have a lot of medical bills, and surgery bills. I know that he has a full coverage policy with Geico, because they have contacted me, and told me that. The only thing that they will not tell me is his personal limits. I have found out though that He has a history of accidents, and DUI'S. I do not know if that has any affect on his limits or not. I am just concerened about my bills getting paid, and my reimbursement for my lost time, and pain and suffering.

2007-08-29 07:17:05 · 12 answers · asked by big ern 1 in Insurance & Registration

The load fell of the truck states away from when he noticed his straps where wearing out. Now the broker is demanding payment or lawsuit. We are trying to figure out a way to fairly fix the damage and the bill of lading has nothing about payment or damage. Broker doesn't want to discuss just wants payment. Do we have the right to hold the money for another week until we can do further research. We are trying to find a price to get someone in that area to repair things damaged as it would be the cheapest way to fix the problem.

2007-08-29 07:13:49 · 4 answers · asked by Mel 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

1986 RS Camaro? We have checked and replace just about everything, First the converter would glow red, so we put a new one on it, still after a few mins it would start to glow red, so we check the plugs, drivers side are perfect, passenger side were covered in sut. So we changed the computer, did nothing, check the vacuum they were fine, the compression was good, and the gas pressure was normal. What's wrong with it?

2007-08-29 07:10:14 · 14 answers · asked by cliftonjonathand 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have bought a car from a private owner a few days ago and the engine went on it the next day. The car had 160,000 miles on it.

Is there a California law that says I should get my money back?
I bought the car and the engine when on it within 24 hrs.

2007-08-29 07:02:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-08-29 06:58:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

2007-08-29 06:45:14 · 4 answers · asked by Manny 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Glasgow, which way do you go? Should I take anything with me
or inform anyone?

2007-08-29 06:26:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

the 4-107 westerbeke engine in my boat puts out white exhaust

2007-08-29 06:21:26 · 6 answers · asked by John f 1 in Boats & Boating

why does turning off the a/c make a car get better gas mileage?

2007-08-29 06:18:50 · 24 answers · asked by Wiseguy 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

off to top up my oil today and i remember at my last service they used semi synthetic. but is 10w40 ok in my car. i run 30 miles a day to work in total at aprox cruising of 50mph. 2.0L vectra 1997. ecotec engine 16V petrol

2007-08-29 06:14:07 · 11 answers · asked by andy m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

WTF!!!!!!! that thing is tooooo powerful. barely rolled the throtle (about 5%) and already at 7000!!!! if i did that on my 250 i would of been at 2-3000 max! rolled on a little more (10-15%) and 14,000!!!! what is really going on with this bike?!!?!!! i mean, who needs that much power?

2007-08-29 06:06:34 · 11 answers · asked by Kenneth M 3 in Motorcycles

2007-08-29 06:02:53 · 13 answers · asked by annazoer 2 in Boats & Boating

I have also just had the timing belt replaced, and have had some other minor things repaired. Since picking it up from the mechanic's, it's been overheating - the heat gauge passes the halfway mark, and sometimes goes close to the top of the gauge. Why would it be overheating? Why more now than before? Could be the radiator or a leak in the cooling system?

2007-08-29 06:00:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mazda

I've heard that text-messaging while driving would cause fatal results, so I'm considering two examples of such news reports of text-messaging fatalities that I've heard:

1.) In Fairport, N.Y., five teenage girls died when their SUV slammed head-on into a tractor-trailer. Investigators looking into the crash have found that text messages were sent back and forth from the driver's cell phone just moments before the crash.
2.) While he was text-messaging, Patrick Sims slammed and killed bicyclist Jim Price, a father of two.

I looked at an issue of "People" magazine and came up with the two examples of text-messaging fatalities that moved me. My sympathetic condolences go to the victims caused by the accidents. In my opinion, text-messaging while driving should be illegal by law, and it should apply not only teenagers but to adults as well.

What do you think? Should text-messaging while driving be illegal by law? What kinds of penalties should we give for breaking it?

2007-08-29 05:50:14 · 18 answers · asked by Erik G 4 in Safety

I have a perfect driving record and just guessing the damage will be around $1000.I'm just not sure if its worth submitting it into my insurance?

2007-08-29 05:33:03 · 12 answers · asked by Bob C 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-29 05:26:41 · 2 answers · asked by aswin k 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

There are 2 separate controls for the front and the back, if that helps.

2007-08-29 05:25:54 · 5 answers · asked by citgoo 1 in Nissan

I have a 2003 VORTEC 4.3 V-6 Chevy S-10 and would like to swap out my current 4 speed automatic with a TURBO 350 with overdrive. It's 2 wheel drive and I plan to upgrade the rear to a 3:73 posi. Can anyone recommend the best application for me to use?

2007-08-29 05:05:36 · 3 answers · asked by Seether 3 in Chevrolet

I know that 80+ are reliable and long lasting, but are the newer body style 92+ good? any known for that year problems?
are they just as dependable?

2007-08-29 05:02:19 · 3 answers · asked by ... 3 in Chevrolet

i have a fibreglass boat and there are a few small chips in the gelcoat what is the best way to make it good

2007-08-29 05:01:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

2007-08-29 04:52:06 · 5 answers · asked by Patrick 1 in Chevrolet

Could there ever be a "Golden Age" of Amtrak?

2007-08-29 04:32:13 · 6 answers · asked by Mike M. 7 in Rail

Like when Henry Ford came out with the model T or when Hitler invented the volkswagon.

2007-08-29 04:22:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

2007-08-29 04:21:19 · 5 answers · asked by LimuJ 1 in Aircraft

The policy holder of the at fault vehicle was in the passenger seat. The driver is not on the policy though. My car was badly damaged. I will have to miss work and school, my passenger was injured and so was I. The at fault driver hit me while trying to make a u-turn from the right lane. They both admitted fault.

2007-08-29 04:16:54 · 8 answers · asked by djacquelynstew 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-29 04:16:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Audi