Cars & Transportation - 2 October 2007

Ever think about this? From birth to now, how many different cars have you ridden in? Imports, US, old, new.. there's probably quite a variety!! Just thought it would pique people's curiosity.

2007-10-02 23:27:25 · 5 answers · asked by Zephyr is the Shiznik 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I was driving my 1997 Jetta GT at 75mph on the Interstate. All of a sudden, it downshifted into the lowest gear possible. Needless to say, the engine RPM's redlined and the car slowed down quickly. I got off the road and smelled transmission fluid. I saw a small amount under the car on the pavement. I tried to put the car in "D". It would not move but I could hear some "clunking noises" like it was trying to go into gear. Reverse was the same way.
Has anyone heard of this type of problem before? I appreciate any comments or suggestions...
Thank you, Victoria

2007-10-02 23:23:08 · 3 answers · asked by Victoria 1 in Volkswagen

2007-10-02 23:09:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

need the hood, headlights ,bumper and bumper assembly,also need drivers side seat and tilt lock on the stering colum

2007-10-02 22:25:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

hey, let's say I drive on the left side (American car)..How can I calculate the distance between the car and the curb on the right so that I won't hit it while driving, the same questions to avoid any nearby cars?

2007-10-02 22:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by what goes around comes around 3 in Safety

how ever can give me the most helpful step by step answer will get the 10 points , and i will greatly apperciate it! thanks

2007-10-02 22:12:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Got some large scratches on my drivers window, I am with the RAC. will i get it free to replace or do I have to put my excess down I think its £75?

2007-10-02 22:11:48 · 5 answers · asked by ms_jaffa_cake 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I applied for a loan and went to a couple of dealerships a while back ago to try and trade in my car. I dont have a very good credit history, and my family wouldn't help me out with a co-signer. Any other options so I can get a car newer than a 93?!

2007-10-02 22:11:08 · 6 answers · asked by mindless 1 in Buying & Selling

i own a 2001 Daewoo Nubira CDX. my rear bumper is in need of replacement. i have looked all across the internet and have failed in my attempts to find a site to purchase a new rear bumper. so i have a few questions:

where can i find a place to purchase a new stock rear bumper?
where can i find a place to purchase an aftermarket rear bumper?
would it be possible to purchase an aftermarket rear bumper made for another type of car for my car? if so, which type of car should i look at?

all help is appreciated.

2007-10-02 22:09:28 · 3 answers · asked by lxrysprtmscl 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Is is legal to sleep in a car in a public/private car park?

2007-10-02 22:06:57 · 4 answers · asked by jj321129 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-10-02 21:31:39 · 3 answers · asked by sergio a 1 in Dodge

2007-10-02 21:29:05 · 7 answers · asked by tisya 4 in Commuting

2007-10-02 20:56:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anthony L 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a DR350 dirtbike with a lavender frame that I'd like to paint gunmetal grey. The bike runs great and I really don't want to dissassemble if I can help it. What would be the best approach to repainting the frame with the bike still together?

2007-10-02 20:36:43 · 12 answers · asked by DR350 owner 2 in Motorcycles

is it poss to have a faulty temp gadge this is a long one but bear with it there is a point

recently having problems with over heating in a 95 corsa sri 16v thought it was a rad job but now starting to think gadge is faulty i was on the road yesterday car was running for bout 10mins if that and the temp went to 100 so pulled over switched her off and left her about 2-3 mins switched ignition on to see where we were up to and the temp had gone down to below 90 in 2-3 mins. so off we went again on motorway doing 70-80mph and temp went straight up to 100 again so pulled on to hard shoulder by the time i had stopped (which wasnt very long when u think your car is gonna blow) the temp had gone right back down to below 90. now on all the times she has over heated never seen any steam at all. does every one agree ifs a faulty gadge or is there some thing im missing????????????

2007-10-02 20:32:42 · 4 answers · asked by corsababy001 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 99 Hyundai Elantra that the airbag light stays on. My hubby is no mechanic and has no idea how to fix this. Is this something that we can fix? Or do I need to take this to the dealership? I was thinking could it be the fuse? I have not had an accident in this car. Anyone know anything about this?

2007-10-02 20:27:28 · 2 answers · asked by eZonis34 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My car needs new tyres and my neighbour suggested buying them second hand and saving heaps of money, he reckons you can buy them with 3/4 original tread left, what do you think?

2007-10-02 20:14:50 · 9 answers · asked by SmEllY! 6 in Safety

I put adjustable Koni's on my '96 T-bird which is lowered with 2" Eibach Pro Kit springs. Aside from it being my own preference, what would be the scientific method of adjusting my front struts and rear shocks to get the "correct" balance going in my favor? Softer/harder in front or the back? I like it on the firm side and have all 4 set identical as of now at a half or 1 turn from the firmest setting. Common sense tells me I should have the struts in front set at least a 1 or maybe a half turn softer than in the rear. Am I right or should it be the other way around?

2007-10-02 19:30:31 · 4 answers · asked by Big B 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

It is 59"x7" and I think made of aluminum. Any ideas or pointers would be great. I bought it at a flea market.

Serial number (?) http://tinyurl.com/26ullh
Overall shot http://tinyurl.com/2xodga
Patent # http://preview.tinyurl.com/yt4jgs

2007-10-02 19:17:58 · 10 answers · asked by brett lider 1 in Aircraft

I have no power going to either of my cigarette lighter/AC outlets and now I have no power going to my convertible top. I'd like the check the fuse panel but I don't know which fuses are for the AC outlets or the convertible top.

2007-10-02 18:56:29 · 2 answers · asked by Rex 1 in Ford

I have a budget up to $20,000.00
and i was looking at used cars like
2004-5 Acura TL
2004-5 Acura TSX
2003-4 Nissan 350z
Or just least choice is 2005-6 Civic

wich one is best?
i dunno yet but TL is getting me crazy

2007-10-02 18:52:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

on my gpx250r there is an open hole in the barrel (cylinder casting) on the left side. After a good flogging (ride) small amounts of oil seep from here. The manual and the microfische do not show this, but every second hand engine has it. Is there supposed to be something there?

2007-10-02 18:26:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Im getting a wrangler in the near future (not sure what year) but I need to know what some of the various mods are I can put on the car, how much they cost, and how much they will help horse power and gas mileage. also, Im not really interested in improving the sound system or lifting it, just improving performance

2007-10-02 18:25:10 · 8 answers · asked by jay4 2 in Jeep

i bought a 84 cutlass from a guy i know and its been a few months now and he says he cant get me the title is their any way i could get a title for the car does anyone have any suggestions thanks!!!

2007-10-02 18:18:52 · 5 answers · asked by dr draticity 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-10-02 18:13:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

I recent finianced a car from ford dealer ship and and now its broken. it has no warranty but i havent even made my first car payment on it and i took it to the chevy mechanics and they said i should get a attorney and sue ford. because they shouldnt have sold me a broken car? Its a Chevy Camaro
'94 the repairs of the car are going to cost me 3000 dollars and I went to ford with the bill estimate of the repairs and the sales manager made a copy of them and he said he will call me soon and see what he can do?? What can ford do?? Pay for the repairs of the car? They cant sell me a broken car for 6000 dollars can they/??

2007-10-02 18:11:07 · 4 answers · asked by Albert s 3 in Buying & Selling

Are electric cut outs legal or illegal in the state of California?

such as this one. http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/QTEC/index.php

2007-10-02 18:06:31 · 4 answers · asked by ilee2192 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

It is a honda lawn mower with no primer just a choke switch lever and there is a stop switch (kill button)

2007-10-02 18:01:16 · 4 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Need the '89 Olds Cutlass Cruiser 4 door Station Wagon Driver's door, the one with a single electric window mechanism, no fly window model, and am having a terrible time finding one. My best buddy backed in to my work vehicle, and I need it to look tidy for client presentations.
This will have to happen, "out of pocket" because the insurance company would total the car for it's blue book value, the repair alone for the single door is greater than the Kelly Blue Book value!!!
I have more in the radio, radiator, muffler and tires than the car is "worth"! But it runs like a top! No reason to scrap it--the gouge is too deep for bondo, too crooked to suction or magnetize back out, and the skin they make today is too thin compared to the weight of the metal of the '89 auto construction.
In 30328 and need a replacement door from a junk yard or dealer in this sort of thing.
I appreciate any leads or websites one may know of, Thanks!

2007-10-02 17:54:13 · 2 answers · asked by susieque 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can you please tell me where to get a High Performance Radiator for a 2000 Pontiac Firebird v6, 3.8L???? Thank you. Oh ya, and for in Albuquerque, NM ?!?!??!!!

2007-10-02 17:52:59 · 4 answers · asked by Lil Mrs. Actress! 4 in Maintenance & Repairs