Cars & Transportation - 30 November 2007

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2007-11-30 17:53:28 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

I took my car into this repair shop for work under an insurance claim. After 2 1/2 weeks (all mechanical no body) I picked up my car and had to take it right back. The power steering went out (They were supposed to have replaced all the those parts.) It took me another 3 days to get it back. 3 weeks later they had to replace the rack and pinion. Once again a part they already replace. Kept my car four days. Then they told me my lower left balljoint was bad. They had just replace the control arms during the initial repair. We looked up the part number it only comes as an assembly and that I could have bought the part for 130$ less then they charged me. What should I do? Who can I report them too? Any suggestions??? they have pretty much held my car hostage for the rack and pinion because there are no billable hours for replacing the part.

2007-11-30 17:40:45 · 8 answers · asked by manu1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what ways are there to restrict the power on a kx 65? I have brought my son a kx 65 for christmas and was wondering if there was any way to restrict the power as he is only used to ridng a honda qr 50 and its a bit of a step up,im sure he will get on fine with it but for the first month i would like to restrict it just for safety.

thank you for our answers in advance

2007-11-30 17:36:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Tonight there was a strange man outside taking pics of my car.. AT midnight! I know i'm a month behind on payments, and also know that the 2 previous months I didn't pay in full ($480 payments, and only paid $350). I just want to know do the creditors actually come out and take pics of your vehicle when in the process of repossession, or should I be worried it's something else?! Thank you

2007-11-30 17:35:51 · 9 answers · asked by christy d 1 in Buying & Selling

I was wondering whats the best way to go threw the firewall in a 1999 chevy tahoe? I've looked to see if there were any holes in the wall but I couldn't seem to find any.

2007-11-30 17:12:54 · 2 answers · asked by Brad 1 in Car Audio

I've been trying to find the horsepower of a 1988 Camaro and got some mixed answers. Some places say its 170 HP while others say its around 225, but it doesn't say if its a 350 or a 305...how much horsepower does a 350 get?

2007-11-30 17:09:37 · 2 answers · asked by Jules Winfield 2 in Buying & Selling

in a 4 cylinder stick shift car what is the recommended spark plug change interval>

2007-11-30 16:59:33 · 9 answers · asked by suzonka 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have an 800cc cruiser. How many miles can I use a standard chain before I should replace it?

2007-11-30 16:55:12 · 5 answers · asked by pnq87 1 in Motorcycles

Ok, i have a tire balancer and a tire machine but I need the tires themselves, where can i get four brand new tires for a really good price? Please, let me know. Thank You

2007-11-30 16:54:27 · 8 answers · asked by arce2283 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

The odometer, gas gauge, speedometer, gear, rpm gauge, and engine thermostat on my '98 Dodge Caravan have suddenly ceased to function, they light up (except the odometer and gear) but don't do anything. Have I blown a fuse or is this something worse?

2007-11-30 16:48:55 · 5 answers · asked by cowboy_bebop_dixon 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Sometimes the car drives alright. Other times it seems to labor to change gears. Lately...I'm lucky if it ever comes out of first gear. I had to pick my husband up at the doctor's office today and had to drive 25 miles an hour the ENTIRE way, or rev the engine to death. I was told perhaps transmission fix fluid might help it if it was just slipping or sticking. But I don't have a clue where to put the fluid...I'm female and stupid with cars...*L*

2007-11-30 16:46:04 · 6 answers · asked by Blazen 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in the UK, motors from the USA look pretty gross, with grilles like the front of a bank, all square, heavy, pedestrian unfriendly and obviously fuel inefficient. It's obvious from the fuel efficiency, comfort, internal quality and space effectiveness of European and Japanese cars, that the USA is buying dinosaurs. How much much longer will they last?

2007-11-30 16:44:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-11-30 16:41:45 · 11 answers · asked by Cookie 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Have you ever landed on a dangerous roadway? An 'unapproved' runway? Have you ever done it deliberately? Tell me about it! Ever got CAUGHT doing it?

2007-11-30 16:28:49 · 11 answers · asked by stingjam 6 in Aircraft

2007-11-30 16:15:16 · 11 answers · asked by n.camill 1 in Safety

I have been having these static shocks and its driving me crazy. My hubby doesn't hv them at all n he thinks I am jus over reacting. Every time I try to open my car door or for that matter any metal door i hv to pull my hand back. This is really agonising to me and I am now scared to go out. I read the safety tips but I still hv few doubts
1) When foot is firmly touching ground we won't get static---does it mean bare foot? I can't remove my shoes every time before I open a door...
2) carry a coin ...can anyone explain this..
guys please help me out....

2007-11-30 16:14:26 · 14 answers · asked by sandy 1 in Safety

so i can crank the car without any problems at all, and then when i went to reverse it felt like there was something behind my rear wheels keeping me from driving, then when i went to drive foward there was like a bumping noise and it was still hard to drive. I obviously parked it and when i got out it smelled sort of like something burning. I should have checked the oil but i didn't cause it was cold and now i can't go back outside. What could be wrong with my car?

2007-11-30 16:06:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

hey guys...this is what happened..i was driving on the road and a police afficer stoped me because of "improper use of registration....i was driving my uncles companys van..the plates that the van has is a PASSENGER car plates...and he said that i have no seats in the back so it should be a CARGO van..so he wrote me this worning...and he gave me back my D/L...but i really dont know if that gonna affect my record or not....thank you for your time

2007-11-30 16:06:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

the dealer told me that my first should be at 600 miles but then there are some people who say that you have to change it at 50 miles due to the amount of particles caused by breaking in? So which is correct?

2007-11-30 16:01:21 · 11 answers · asked by Some Guy 2 in Motorcycles

I think the 91 and the 405 both have a lot of traffic.

2007-11-30 15:51:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

2007-11-30 15:46:57 · 7 answers · asked by Cindy G 1 in Insurance & Registration

Any bullet trains to Chicago from Penn Station? Or at least anything faster than 17 hours? Thanks

2007-11-30 15:34:50 · 11 answers · asked by dontharshmymel 1 in Rail

What liquid is best to use for window tinting? I've heard windex works but is there something better?

2007-11-30 15:23:35 · 8 answers · asked by zealot55 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

In British English, a "panel beater" is someone whose job is to remove dents from the outer frame of a vehicle that has been in an accident. Are there any equivalents to "panel beater" in American English or we can simply call them a mechanic?

2007-11-30 15:22:20 · 6 answers · asked by Mori 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ok I have a 92 honda prelude with a knock sensor code. I know the knock sensor protects the engine and all that good stuff, but my car revs up and down. Its not my IAC because I replaced it with a good IAC. Can it possible be my knock sensor doing that? thanks

2007-11-30 15:20:32 · 4 answers · asked by Romero Hunt 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-30 15:13:40 · 10 answers · asked by viper 1 1 in Other - Car Makes

2007-11-30 15:09:12 · 15 answers · asked by RICK 1 in Aircraft

Ok I am 16 years old and I was going to sign up for the MSF, now I didnt know that insurance is needed here in CA, now my problem is my parents wont agree with me getting a motorcycle, do I need to be 18 to get insurance? and I know that insurance company will pamel me and take all my money if I do it alone, is there a way I can pay cheap?

2007-11-30 15:02:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Here's my problem:
My AC and heat only work on full blast, the lower settings don't turn on at all. Is it safe to assume it's just the knob/switch?

If it's likely to be the cause, where can I get it online? I don't know exactly what the part is called.

This is for a 1996 chevy cavalier car. any help would be appreciated

2007-11-30 14:56:50 · 5 answers · asked by biggestperlnerd 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. I noticed today that it was making a strange noise. It sounds like it is coming from the back of the car but I'm really not sure. The noise usually comes when I'm on a bumpy road but I've heard it on smooth roads also.
I'm going to try to explain the noise.....
A little skweaky/rattling...I thought maybe my door was open a little but it wasn't.... it is also kind of like when you are tuning in an AM radio station and right before you get to the station.....it makes a funny noise.
I've never had any issues with my car. It is a lot colder here now....maybe that could be causing it?
I just don't know if I should worry? Or have it looked at??
Thanks in advance!!!

2007-11-30 14:43:27 · 5 answers · asked by MELISSA 2 in Maintenance & Repairs