Cars & Transportation - 21 September 2007

I just recently got into a car accident. I ran into one of my neighbors Tow truck. It was the kind of Tow truck that has the long bed. The front middle to passenger side of my civic is completely dented in and destroyed. There is no motor/mechanical damage. Only body damage.The damage is pretty bad. I do have some knowledge with cars and I definitely know that the cost of repairing the car will be more than the actual value of the car. Its a 98 Civic Ex with about 131,000 miles and in good condition. My question is whether I should file a claim through insurance or not? If I do file through the insurance, I would most likely get a big fat check in the amount of $2,000 to $5000 based on the fact that they will say its totaled, but that would most likely raise my insurance when I renew it. I could use this money to buy another car. Or I could just not report it and buy another car. But that would mean I would send my car to the junk yard for and get very little money for it. HELP!

2007-09-21 17:17:49 · 7 answers · asked by Zoo Tshaj 2 in Insurance & Registration

it is for my ase test i need to study on them

2007-09-21 17:17:48 · 1 answers · asked by casper g 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-21 17:14:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

im thinkin of buying one but dont know how to drive a stick

2007-09-21 17:05:44 · 13 answers · asked by 0123456789 1 in Ford

2007-09-21 17:04:26 · 6 answers · asked by jwilliams22mn 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-09-21 17:01:53 · 8 answers · asked by Mike NZD 1 in Safety

2007-09-21 16:52:29 · 5 answers · asked by Water 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

My car 1997 Dodge Spirit runs fine, in spite of an oil leak, but it's started doing this - it dies on me sometimes if I sit in traffic too long. Also, when I first start it up, I need to rev the gas once either before or after I turn the key. Otherwise, it seems fine and I haven't had any problems with it on the freeway or if I'm driving at a steady pace on surface roads. I use the medium grade of gas at the pump. Any suggestions? Please help!

2007-09-21 16:42:33 · 7 answers · asked by babbie 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

my tail light work fine butt the brake light dont check bulbs ok, no fuses found checked the switch behind the peddle its ok what else can it be

2007-09-21 16:33:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

I installed a new gas cap, I want to reset the sensor.
Where it is location?

2007-09-21 16:30:21 · 4 answers · asked by surfer 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-21 16:17:28 · 4 answers · asked by eduardo c 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I mean, is there a way to guide it from the ground or automatically by computer?

2007-09-21 16:11:41 · 5 answers · asked by karate 3 in Aircraft

I have a 1973 Porsche 911 2.4 with 711 miles on it. Its been stored in a garage and covered since it was purchased. What is a fair price?

2007-09-21 16:09:06 · 5 answers · asked by GREG S 1 in Porsche

a law that prohibits the amount of lift on your vehicle?

2007-09-21 15:45:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

when i stop at a light and go my car does not want to pick up speed i dam near have to push all the way down on the gas pedal to gain speed and then it eventually picks up speed,what could it be?

2007-09-21 15:40:53 · 12 answers · asked by blueyestwistd 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-21 15:37:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-21 15:33:11 · 1 answers · asked by ace_hadi 1 in Mazda

I have a 4 blade prop on a 19 ft fish and ski boat.

2007-09-21 15:23:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

2007-09-21 15:22:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-21 15:14:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

2007-09-21 15:05:05 · 11 answers · asked by Erica W 2 in Safety

I have just purchased a transmission mount for my 1995 toyota pickup.I noticed that there is a bolt that goes through (from bottom to top) the middle of the mount it's self, with a nut on the other side (top) of the mount.

Doe anyone know how far to screw, or how to set this bolt?

What is the reason for this bolt?

2007-09-21 15:03:59 · 2 answers · asked by john l 1 in Toyota

2007-09-21 14:59:32 · 4 answers · asked by john passo 2 in Rail

I am trying to get details on on accident that happened approx 4 years ago in my state.

How can I obtain records of this?

2007-09-21 14:50:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX. I am changing all the belts (inluding water pump) and spark plugs. What else should I check?

Thanks.

2007-09-21 14:47:42 · 11 answers · asked by olrac 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to surprise my parents by helping buy my 1st car. Im 15 and i dont want them to know is there anything on the computer that will pay you do do something the car i want is $2,000! =) (Its in good shape too. i know my dads a mechanic & he looked at it)

2007-09-21 14:45:49 · 7 answers · asked by tree_mower 2 in Buying & Selling

I accidentally hit a poll, no one was injured.
Only damage to my front bumper.
I went to a body shop and the estimate is ~$2000.
My deductible is $500.

Should I go through my insurance or just pay it out of pocket?

Will a claim automatically make my insurance go up?

I am a 29 y/o married male with a clean driving record.

2007-09-21 14:20:06 · 15 answers · asked by Esteban H 2 in Insurance & Registration

Hey guys, I just wanted to see what you guys think of this new engine I got. I'm fairly new to the whole engine stuff but heres all the specs we have on it so far.

350 CID, Small Block Chevy

COMP CAMS, Xtreme 4X4 Hydraulic Performance Cam and Lifter Kit

72 CC heads with some porting and polishing with racing valve springs and retainers for the cam

Speed Pro Forged 12 to 1 (with 64 cc heads) compression dome pistons with Speed Pro rings

This engine has about 10.5 to 1 compression with the 72 cc heads (more streetable)

'89 and later style one piece rear main seal block with two piece rear main seal adapter for use of early style crank

Weiand Stealth intake manifold- Horsepower from idle to 6,800 rpm

Cloyes double roller timing chain

Resized rods

Engine is internally balanced with the flexplate and lightweight harmonic balancer that are on it.

Thanks guys!

2007-09-21 14:10:34 · 7 answers · asked by Tyson 1 in Chevrolet

I'm military and stationed in MD at the moment. I have my current car registered in FL. I plan on purchasing a car here in MD soon and needed to know if I can still keep the new car I buy registered in FL? If yes, will I be charged the state sales tax for FL or for MD? What's the percentage for each state?

2007-09-21 13:58:47 · 5 answers · asked by ccccc 1 in Buying & Selling

I have a 1987 Honda cr250, 2 stroke, and I need to know what kind of oil to use in the crankcase.

Thank you!!

2007-09-21 13:57:17 · 9 answers · asked by bob f 1 in Motorcycles