Cars & Transportation - 16 October 2007

I want to build a 4.8 metre bay fishing boat. I have quotes for an alloy kit but this requires specialist skill in welding. I am also looking at a timber boat with epoxy or bote cote exterior. Which do you think is better? The waters in Port Phillip Bay are treacherous so the craft in question needs to be able to high tail it when necessary.

2007-10-16 23:53:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

Two months ago I had a little car accident where a women stalled her car at the lights and I went into the back of it. There was hardly any damage to her car but we exchanged details and we both agreed not to go through our Insurance. I have stuck to my end of the bargain and bought her a new bumper and painted it. She just needed to get it fitted ( her decision for stalling the car ) but now 2 months on, I have received a letter from her insurance company, saying she hasnt had the parts ( when she has ) and she is claiming for Whiplash, but the car was stationery. I have contacted my insurance company who said they would deal with it but I just wondered where I stood cos it was over two months ago and its already cost me £150.

2007-10-16 23:46:29 · 10 answers · asked by Debs 2 in Insurance & Registration

People die everyday on the roads because of people who speed, turn/change lanes without using their signal, and just plane drive recklessly. It really pisses me off. Do you think it's our culture to continue to be selfish and disrespectful to safety or do you think the police are too lenient?

A vehicle is a lethal weapon. People need to be more mature and attentive when handling one.

Every time I see a reckless driver being disrespectful to traffic laws, I fantasize about shooting them for the sake of making the world a safer place.

2007-10-16 23:32:36 · 9 answers · asked by Jean-Francois 5 in Safety

The SMITH'S speedometer used to be attached to the DJ class in New Zealand. Are these still in use worldwide, or no
??

2007-10-16 22:10:22 · 4 answers · asked by ally59man 3 in Rail

Im thinking of buying an N Reg Rover 214i and wondered if anyone knew anything about them? I know they're not the nicest looking car but I just need a runaround that isn't gonna cost me a fortune

2007-10-16 21:50:01 · 10 answers · asked by marie l 2 in Other - Car Makes

Obviously, no gun or anything like that. But is there anything else that isn't allowed?

2007-10-16 21:19:12 · 3 answers · asked by :) 1 in Boats & Boating

where could I find technical information, drawing, pictures, ... about the snow plow components and details which is suitable for mounting on trucks ( e.g. 6 tons GVW ). how do they have the flexibility for going over the obstacles.

2007-10-16 21:16:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I need to replace the head gaskets on an old F-150 that I just bougt and wondering if any one can help me. I have never done this before.

2007-10-16 20:31:32 · 3 answers · asked by mdubs 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

And where the HECK can I find one?

2007-10-16 20:23:15 · 1 answers · asked by T White 3 in Nissan

2007-10-16 20:08:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-16 19:17:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

In Ontario we use 5w-30 in the winter but because these engines get so hot should i just stay with a 10w-30 so it doesnt cook the oil in the engine and cause sludge?

2007-10-16 18:31:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chrysler

I'm in the market for a Cayman. Should I mess with the local dealer or stick to Ebay? Please, only informed responses.

2007-10-16 18:23:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Porsche

My car was stolen and the theif crashed it up a gutter and into a pole.. can i get compensation? Im only in year 12 and cant afford to fix my car without some kind of miracle.. and since the damage is going to be costly to fix is there any compensation out there for me.. i only had ctp insurance??

2007-10-16 18:23:31 · 15 answers · asked by arp2007 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-10-16 18:07:26 · 3 answers · asked by cookiesinblue 1 in Buying & Selling

hello i had a water flooded sentra b15 2.0 se, ecu gone i bougth on ebay new one nats5 too with key fob programed but doesn't start, scanner codes say 0000 all ok ,all simptoms allready check :spark, fuel presure, but still have no iyection pulse inmo light still on .nissan dealer return it same condition after 3 monts ,billme 600 bucks for nothing ,please help

2007-10-16 17:50:56 · 1 answers · asked by erick a 2 in Nissan

What happened to the great cars that Lincoln us eto build. Mark VII, Continental.etcc. Ford has miss managed this "onceGreat brand" The town car was designed over 20 years ago, and they have no car to revival the likes of BMW or Mercedes. Atleast Cadillac has gotten its act together and they have a positive and defiite direction and purpose in the market place. Lincoln-Mercury is just spinnning its wheels waiting for the next big Ford VEHICLE to be restamped as a Lincoln product. The good ole days at lincoln may have come and GONE FOREVER...

2007-10-16 17:50:01 · 10 answers · asked by The New Statesman 1 in Lincoln

The seam came apart from the zipper and the plastic is sagging now. Is it cheaper to have that repaired or replace the whole top?

2007-10-16 17:36:45 · 3 answers · asked by lovliest1976 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

not for tourism but actually being used for work.

2007-10-16 17:28:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

2007-10-16 17:17:11 · 7 answers · asked by sunny rastogi 1 in Motorcycles

I was looking to buy a 1987

2007-10-16 17:17:01 · 10 answers · asked by . 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm referring to basically the body colour and the interior (e.g. seats, dashboard, door panels, etc.).

Also can you really pick any color?

2007-10-16 16:59:34 · 5 answers · asked by Edmund Wong 1 in Porsche

I am writing a story for school and want to give my character car trouble, but I don't know much about cars. I want all of the lights on the car to go out while driving and not come back on. Dash lights can stay, but headlights, taillights, and turn signals should not work. What should I "break" on the car?

P.S.: You can suggest the model and make of a car to make it easier, but I would prefer a family vehicle, like a sedan or something.

2007-10-16 16:55:52 · 4 answers · asked by Mike K 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-10-16 16:51:34 · 3 answers · asked by Beverly W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-16 16:38:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-10-16 16:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by tinner45 1 in Dodge

2007-10-16 15:34:17 · 13 answers · asked by edlionn 1 in Safety

2007-10-16 15:29:18 · 3 answers · asked by tumbleweed 1 in Toyota

I bought a new Mazda 6 in 2005. During the second year of ownership I have had 5 issues while under warrant (all non-related) and now my warranty is up. Now that my warranty is up, I have had two more troubles with the car. My troubles have included: the throttle body sensor needing to be replaced (twice), a bad bose radio (replaced), air conditioning went out, middle council power went out, the battery is shot, and now I need new tires. Is it normal to have this many issues with a mazda 6, especially while it was still under warranty? I am stuck between a rock and hard place becasue I can't afford to trade it for a new car due to what I owe. All I do is spend my time at the dealership for repairs and give them more money now that the warranty is up. Is there anything I can do? The dealership just tells me this is normal and wants to sell me a new car I can't afford. Someone...please help! And BTW...don't buy a Mazda 6 unless you have a lot of time, patience and money!

2007-10-16 15:02:28 · 18 answers · asked by guymadcool 1 in Mazda

Who do I contact if I accidentally gave the wrong insurance information to the officer? I was driving my mother’s car and gave the officer the only insurance paper I could find, come to find out we are now with another insurance company. Also, I didn’t realize it at the time, but the address on my license is not my current address. Who do I contact so that I can give them the right information?

2007-10-16 15:01:06 · 9 answers · asked by UnknownJaneDoe 2 in Insurance & Registration