Cars & Transportation - 17 October 2007

But after the garage started the repair work they found a problem which required further permission for the cost of repair from the insurance.Our policy states if the cost of the repair is 50% or more of the value of the car they would scrap it.Well the original estimate without the new turbo was 48.8%.The insurance are telling us they are going by the original estimate and not the revised one as the garage are at fault for not discovering the problem in the original quote.Who is to blame? Garage or the assesor from the insurance as they both missed the problem when checking out the car before the repair work was started.Our car was flooded and we have been without it since July 4th.We are being penalised for the garage and insurance companys incompotence.Our car was 7months old at the time of the flood and because someone else didnt do there job right we are being expected to accept a car back that smells so bad we cant sit in it as it makes us sick.The insurance and garage are both>

2007-10-17 14:52:12 · 13 answers · asked by Big momma 2 in Insurance & Registration

perfect interior, spotless engine, runs perfectly but needs tires. Did I get a good deal? Is It a good car?

2007-10-17 14:50:52 · 5 answers · asked by Ralishev 1 in Dodge

my rav4 states that I should use a single viscosity gear oil (SAE90) for my transfer case & rear differential. while for the transmission oil it recommends a multi-viscosity oil (75W-90).

question, can I use the multi-viscosity oil (75W-90) for the SAE90 requirement of my transfer case & rear differential? would this be too thin?

thanks

2007-10-17 14:49:35 · 2 answers · asked by John Luther G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I want to know what all the numbers and letters stand for for a 2003 Ford focus. I need to purchase parts and I need the vin info>

2007-10-17 14:33:40 · 9 answers · asked by fluf 2 in Ford

it's a suzuki 1983 gs 450, look like she want to start but doesn't, the engine crank but that is all. the sparks, battery and coils are new. I put a fews drops of gasoline into the sparks plugs but still doesn't work, when I check the sparks they are clean and dry.
somebody help me here please any ideas. thanks guys

2007-10-17 14:27:30 · 10 answers · asked by jmarcelo1970 1 in Motorcycles

Please help, I'm taking my driver's liscence test next Tuesday and am just a little confused on this small thing.

2007-10-17 14:26:37 · 11 answers · asked by Melissa 2 in Safety

I have a 2 wheel drive 2000 Toyota Avalon. My dad said he got new tires for my car exactly a year ago, but the front two are already going bald. I'm no tire expert, but I've been doing some research and I just went outside to look at them. The back tires seem fine; they passed the penny test and I can't see the tread bars. The front two however, didn't pass the penny test, and the tread bars are almost at the same level as the surface of the tire.

I talked my dad into looking at them, and he thinks they're fine. He also thought there was too much air in the tires and started deflating them a bit...even though I got them filled only a few weeks ago at Big Tires...

I live in Denver, and last winter was horrible!! I had just moved from CA too. I got stuck in snow about 5 times, and I skid really bad one time too. Could this be why my tires are so bad after only 1 year? What would you recommend I do now?

2007-10-17 14:22:07 · 12 answers · asked by bep 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-17 14:11:12 · 14 answers · asked by Williew 7 in Commuting

where can i get a b16 with vtec complete engine in transmission in everything else i need.i seen a couple websites but im not sure if its everything i would need to do a swap

2007-10-17 14:06:47 · 4 answers · asked by im.1.of.the.bash.brothers 2 in Honda

mazda rx 8 or jeep liberty trail rated

what color

2007-10-17 14:05:13 · 5 answers · asked by ALEX_EB_NJ 1 in Other - Car Makes

And how do you use it?

2007-10-17 14:01:14 · 1 answers · asked by u t 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-10-17 13:56:03 · 4 answers · asked by TS100N 6 in Safety

I bought it used last year and it only came with one key. I need an additional spare key and keyless remote. Thanks.

2007-10-17 13:55:27 · 13 answers · asked by Debi G 1 in GMC

Hi,2000 Honda Accord...58000 miles...
When I apply the break, I hear a continous sound ...(it is as though some part of the car beneath is in contact with the road)...
But, as far as I have noticed, nothing seems to be out of place down there...
his happens only when break is applied though...
Please help...

2007-10-17 13:53:43 · 5 answers · asked by vaidyk 1 in Honda

it is a 4.0 liter and I can't find a radiator cap on the thing

2007-10-17 13:50:27 · 6 answers · asked by riseandslide 1 in Jeep

i am have logged my 20th hour and am about to solo and i want to but a Cessna and lease it out at my flight school. I know it needs its 100 hour inspection but how often do you have to replace its engine i know there is a specific number. Please do not answer unless you are 100% sure!!! THANKS A LOT for the help

2007-10-17 13:48:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

so im gonna turn 16 soon and i'll be getting a car, its probably gonna be like pretty old and... broken, ... but the question is, what companies would be my best bet for a car that will hold together? i've always seen european cars as being built better, should i go with one of those or what?

2007-10-17 13:41:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

which 1 would u prefer 4 showing off and sound. which 1 would u buy and why?? in CANADA

2007-10-17 13:39:58 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

i am looking at getting a new engine wat would be the best engine to get for my car that wont be outrageous in price whise in wat would be the easisest to swap in how much do people usually charge toput a new engine in ?

2007-10-17 13:38:51 · 9 answers · asked by im.1.of.the.bash.brothers 2 in Honda

ok so i want to add a cold air intake stage 3 to my car will it be hard to install

also its straight stock will i harm the engine if i do so

grand am gt 2002

http://www.doctorspeed.com/grand_am/grand-am-intakes.html
check it out

2007-10-17 13:38:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-17 13:31:32 · 2 answers · asked by No Pistons 3 in Mazda

I have a 1999 mirage 1.5L My alternator went out and I got a new one, actually went throught about 5 new ones to finally find out that I have a bad ecu. So I got a new ecu and alternator but the new alternator is still acting funny and charging between 14.5 and 15. Checked the relays but still have problem. Any suggestions???

2007-10-17 13:29:47 · 7 answers · asked by Daniel M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-17 13:22:45 · 8 answers · asked by dustin_del1 1 in GMC

I have a 2000 Toyota Avalon with about 85,000 miles on it; tires have never been changed. Winter's coming up (I moved to Denver 2 years ago from LA...winters are bad here) and I admit I'm not knowligable when it comes to cars, but I just did the penny check on them. The 2 back tires are fine, but the front tires are bald... so when I get my tires changed, do I just change the front two or all four? Also, how long does the process take, and about how much can I expect to pay?

2007-10-17 13:08:23 · 10 answers · asked by bep 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i know where i stand, but where do you?

2007-10-17 13:06:11 · 10 answers · asked by iLOVElochte 2 in Other - Car Makes

2007-10-17 13:03:06 · 19 answers · asked by boneshaker357 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-10-17 13:02:23 · 6 answers · asked by alf 1 in Motorcycles

2007-10-17 12:43:50 · 8 answers · asked by RJ 1 in BMW

i have a 1983 honda nighthawk 650. the forks keep leaking. the seals are new. i just put them in. but it keeps dripping oil from the seals. WHY??? I do inflate them (they're air forks). maybe i over inflated them. i used a hand pump. im puzzled. anyone have any ideas? virtually no pits in the fork tubes. i dunno...

2007-10-17 12:38:31 · 3 answers · asked by mdono10375 1 in Motorcycles

2007-10-17 12:37:18 · 3 answers · asked by tgn555 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation