Cars & Transportation - 19 October 2007

When a car repair shop calls and gives me an estimate to fix my car, is it rude to question the charges, e.g. "Gee, you want HOW MUCH for that part?, I can get it for much less at the local auto parts store".

Does that just piss them off, and affect the quality of work?

2007-10-19 07:53:45 · 19 answers · asked by It's the hair 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-19 07:45:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

2007-10-19 07:44:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Any ladies here love to kick the shoes off on the drive home from work no matter what the weather or footwear? Thanks!

2007-10-19 07:39:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

2007-10-19 07:31:33 · 12 answers · asked by cprice3071 1 in Insurance & Registration

I just got a quote for a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. I wont be making any payments on it. Im 18 years old and the insurance is going to make me pay a down payment of $502 and my Monthly payments will be $236. So many people tell me that I need to shop around more. I have a learners License now. If i go and take the operators test i already know i will fail so I need more practice on my own I CAN drive just dont have much experience on a real road. So is $236 good you know for someone my age.? I really need this car before the end of the month. I have to have a way to go to college and Work.

2007-10-19 07:30:08 · 11 answers · asked by samoniqueh 2 in Buying & Selling

I have a 2006 CBR600 F4i and recently I'm hearing a squeaky noise everytime I put gas and go faster. When I hear the noise I pull in the clutch and the noise stops. When i pop the clutch the noise is hearable again. First I thought it was the suspension because i usually hear the squeaky noise when the road is bumpy but one day i rode it in neutral and the noise stopped until i put it in gear and put gas. I put gas while in neutral as well and there is no squeaky noise. So now i don't know what if it is the chain, etc. I just want to know if someone had the same situation and how they resolve it before I take it to the shop so i can have some knowledge before taking to the shop. I have about 11,200 miles on it and have frame sliders.

2007-10-19 07:21:51 · 7 answers · asked by Latinoheatking 1 in Motorcycles

2007-10-19 07:21:46 · 9 answers · asked by Sharon H 1 in Dodge

2007-10-19 07:18:03 · 26 answers · asked by BobDanzig 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

he removed the heating cell and told me that its useless and only new cars have them or something. anyways the car doesnt make a rattling noise anymore but was the heating cell important?

2007-10-19 07:14:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

airbag light want go off now horn will not work anyone know what this means

2007-10-19 07:11:27 · 5 answers · asked by C'Rain 1 in Chrysler

I drive a 2005 neon. Should I bother with this?

2007-10-19 07:04:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

The belt thats on the side of the engine makes a constant squeeky noise every time it rains or is very humid? can u fix that your self?

2007-10-19 07:01:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We finally got it to start but it won't stay running. Replaced the spider injectors,fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump and fuel filter. Runs very rich and choppy with a loud engine knock. Gas comes out of exhaust. When it first died I was driving it and it just quit. No signs, had just put in gas the day before. Don't know why its running so rich or what the noise is. Trying to pay off loan so I can just get rid of it for parts. Any ideas on what the problem may b? We've hit a dead end with a brick wall. Please serious answers only. Selling not an option til paid off dealerships wont pay more than about 500.00 4 nonrunnig vehicle. Need to make it run to sell it and pay to off loan. Thanks for any help.

2007-10-19 06:51:27 · 4 answers · asked by Taz 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an old Honda Prelude. I went away on business for four months, and my wife never started it up. Now it won't start, but it also won't move when I put it in Neutral to push it for towing purposes. It is an automatic transmission. Any suggestions?

2007-10-19 06:42:10 · 9 answers · asked by Daryl P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am going to get new plugs for my car to increase efficiency and for more power. I know it is the best upgrade i can do, but i know it will help my car. I am looking into getting iridium spark plugs and can get Bosch, NGK, Champion or Autolite. Which is the best brand to buy? thanks

2007-10-19 06:41:40 · 10 answers · asked by Ryan L 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

A Sunday, without the noise of lawnmovers and leaf blowers in the suburbs, no humming backround noise from the highway, children playing on the streets with bicycles, and people walking everywhere. Would you go for that?

2007-10-19 06:41:36 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Is there a site that can walk me through auto repair, such as a water pump on an 94 Ford Windstar?

2007-10-19 06:40:38 · 4 answers · asked by Jeff M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-19 06:40:20 · 7 answers · asked by winniepoooooohhhs032032032the032 3 in Buying & Selling

because they could hijack a train and run it into the whitehouse.

2007-10-19 06:28:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

My Sirname is incorrect in the certificate of registration of my vehicle,how to change that?My pin is PA 19333

2007-10-19 06:15:13 · 4 answers · asked by avishek d 1 in Insurance & Registration

I'm In CA I had auto repairs done and the company is out of business. How can I recoup or file a complaint against the owner in case he opens a business in another name? He gave a year warranty. Is there anything I can do I paid a lot of money to have eletrical work done

2007-10-19 06:11:58 · 3 answers · asked by T D 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-19 06:03:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-10-19 06:02:38 · 21 answers · asked by Autumn 1 in Aircraft

you haven't had a learners permit or do you just have to wait till your 18.
p.s. i live in florida, don't know if it makes a difference

2007-10-19 05:44:53 · 3 answers · asked by Corey 2 in Insurance & Registration

About 2 and half years ago I got pull over by the cops and they gave me a ticket for not having insurance. But I never paid the ticket. I did went to court to show up because I didn't want to
get a warrant for my arrest. Since I never paid my ticket I got a letter from the State telling that my driver license is suspended.
I got this letter back in November 2005. I just want to know how long can your driver license be suspended for not paying the ticket.

2007-10-19 05:44:14 · 4 answers · asked by Enrique 3 in Insurance & Registration

2007-10-19 05:43:53 · 6 answers · asked by John B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a module from a 1994, but it has two socket and the 1995 only has one socket. If anyone has used a 1994 on a 1995 let me know how to do mine.

2007-10-19 05:41:16 · 2 answers · asked by gachsa 1 in Honda

2007-10-19 05:37:15 · 7 answers · asked by hhiii_1999 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Whenever I drive my car, and step on the breaks, I notice that my car seems to wobble and shake a little bit, and when I try 2 back up 2 parallel park or something, it feels like my back wheel wants 2 fall off or something can anybody please tell me whats going on and if I need 2 get my breaks fixed or replaced, how much am I looking at I drive a 2001 chevy cavalier I'm a full time college student and I work part time and don't have much money to spare so I need 2 know what I'm looking at

2007-10-19 05:26:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs