Cars & Transportation - 5 December 2007

i got a 2000 bmw 323i and it needs an oil change i have had the car for only a month so im not sure i dont want to go to some small garage and get bad oil in it so i live in long island and does anybody know what a good quality garage would take to change the oil or maybe from the dealership

2007-12-05 11:18:12 · 7 answers · asked by waleedakhter 3 in BMW

I am looking for an import SUV or crossover/wagon that has a 3rd row seat and is less than or right at $35,000 for a new top of the line model. Right now I'm looking at the Hyundai Veracruz, but I want to make sure I don't miss out on something else. Thanks!!

2007-12-05 11:13:34 · 5 answers · asked by carter21 2 in Buying & Selling

The car wont turnover. All it does is making a clicking sound. I bought a new starter n put it in but nothing happened. I got a new battery n put it in, but nothing happened. Our next thought is to replace some relay switches. Any ideas about tthe problems and any other possible solutions? Thanks to all that help.

2007-12-05 11:06:54 · 4 answers · asked by go_duke_5 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The on/off switch,i-30 starter what is that and the bump head winding , reliable? srm-210

2007-12-05 10:50:52 · 1 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've been searching for it, but it kept sending me to those re-direct sites for viagara.

I'm trying to find where I can check and refill my power steering fluid.

Thanks.

2007-12-05 10:48:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

I was driving through an intersection and this stupid truck started drifting over.. so I had to drive over the median to avoid it.

It made a loud BANG when I drove over it and the whole car julted to the right.. I was going around 30mph. but after that the car is driving fine and everything seems ok. But I'm afriad I might have damaged something.

Can most cars drive over a median without damage?

2007-12-05 10:48:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

We have a saab that has caused us problems ever since we got it. We took it into the shop about seven time (not joking) and they could never figure out what it was. Finally they figured out what it was and we just paid five hundred to get it fixed. My Husband was driving it today and the same problem started with it again other than this time he said it was a little different. It was smelling really bad. So he thinks it might be the transmittion along with what was happening before. We dont have that kind of money right now up front. the question is and this is probably a stupid one but would we be able to just trade it in for anything or would they just take it and not give us anything. Talking money wise for it. they said if it is the same problem they will fix it for free. PLEASE HELP!!!! just want to get rid of the peice of S***!!

2007-12-05 10:37:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Long story short - The individual in question caused a traffic accident which destroyed my vehicle. He provided a valid California Driver's License and insurance information to the police at the accident scene which had lapsed over nine months prior, and therefore was driving uninsured. I have heard from someone that it's possible to file something with the California DMV informing them that this individual caused an accident while driving without insurance, and the DMV subsiquently penalizes the driver. Does anyone know if this is true, or what the process is to report it?

2007-12-05 10:36:00 · 3 answers · asked by Steven T 1 in Insurance & Registration

I hit a parked car when I was driving my mom's car, and we didn't want to go through insurance, but they called not wanting to get an estimate because they do not plan on fixing it and wanted me just to pay them $1000. My mom's car has more damage then their car does, and in reality all it needs is touch-up paint. But I was just wondering how long do they have to turn it in to insurance?

2007-12-05 10:24:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I heard the that diesel truck last like 100's of thousand of miles is true. I found an F250 supercrew Lairet with 315,000 miles for $9000, sounds good but miles are a lot what is the norm and how long does this truck last?

2007-12-05 10:23:47 · 7 answers · asked by TXgirl 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I just got a brand new 07' yamaha r6 and I've had a few times on it around my apartment lot and out on a few small streets. My trouble is off the line I am stalling it a few times and I can't seem to get the clutch release and throttle down so I don't sputter or stall it pulling out of a stop sign. Is there any advice to conquering this quicker? I do know that I need practice, that is my first piece of advice to myself.

2007-12-05 10:15:46 · 9 answers · asked by Scott F 2 in Motorcycles

I am looking for a reliable used car to purchase for my mom 1990 or newer good mpg and $5k or less, the newer the better. She will not drive a truck. What model & mileage should i look for. The car has to have air conditioning and automatic, nothing else is necessary. She can't have anything that needs constant maintenance, she cannot afford it. Thanks for any help

2007-12-05 10:09:41 · 7 answers · asked by Mike B 2 in Buying & Selling

2007-12-05 10:05:10 · 3 answers · asked by on the last day 2 in Boats & Boating

2007-12-05 09:48:55 · 2 answers · asked by D 1 in BMW

I checked my manual and it says nothing about "Suspension Leveling" What does this mean?????????

2007-12-05 09:45:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in BMW

I have a 97 Expedition and I replaced the alternator, but now it's misfiring. The spark plug wires are all tight and it seems like all the connections are good. I had the Check Engine light come on also. I took it to have the code scanned at AutoZone and it came back with a misfire code.
When I drove it before I replaced the alternator, It completely shutdown and the headlights went real low. Could this have messed up the computer in any way?
Thanks guys!

2007-12-05 09:43:16 · 4 answers · asked by Jason M 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I own a 1996 saturn sl2, this morning when i went to start is it but it only made a click noise when i turned the keys to ignite the engine. my lights, radio and other accessories continue to work. what could it be? a battery, alternator, or starter?? by the way I didnt leave any thing on the night before, its almost as if it just stopped working with no reason.

2007-12-05 09:40:01 · 4 answers · asked by M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Had a car crash 2wks ago was not my fault my insurance comp will ber claiming back off the third party insurance they claim the repairs will cost £7000 the car is worth bout this much can i insist that they repair my car instead of writing it off can anyone advise me please ????????

2007-12-05 09:38:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

this happened before - i though it was cheap gasoline so i cleaned it out w bottle of HEET . worked but i still have to go to dealership right?

2007-12-05 09:29:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

the sailboats in the 1700s had square sails and now the sails are triangles why is that
what i mean is does the shape of the saill effect how to boat will move or not

2007-12-05 09:26:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

my sweet 16 is coming up soon and i need details about cars so i can figure out what i'm going to get. what kind do you guys think i should get?

2007-12-05 09:22:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

It is getting fuel to he injectors, and is getting spark to the plugs, but all it does it turn over, it wont actually start up......car was fine, and driving down the road, and then all the sudden it just died!

2007-12-05 09:21:53 · 4 answers · asked by army guy in iraq 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

should i just let them get caught or continue to flash them when they are coming towards a fixed or mobile camera?

2007-12-05 09:18:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Compared to my Harley it has nowhere near the coolness, but what a machine. I have a relative that has 4 bmw bikes, this one being his latest purchase. 1200cc and dual purpose - it rides so much better than my Harley that I might need to get one. I don't know if I'd want to be seen on one though - you can't really wear the excellent Harley leather when riding a BMW and I think I'd look goofy on one. Its going to be hard going back to riding my HOG after riding the BMW. Anyone have a similar problem?

2007-12-05 09:05:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I would like to live on a boat in uK near to a port, maybe on a large boat or barge, and I am LOOKING for a Boat and a Mooring otherwise a seaworthy boat capable of making it regularly to France.
This is to sleep my family and also to entertain guests on board.
Please advise of options !
Thank you !

2007-12-05 09:00:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

08 mustang v6 vs 08 s2000 both have almost the same gas mileage. the mustang has a 4.0L V6 210hp and 240 ft-lbs. The s2000 has a 2.2L I4 237hp and 160ft-lbs. so why does the ford produce less hp from an engine that is almost twice as big? is it do to the increase in Torque? its it the number of valves ? serious question i want serious answers

2007-12-05 08:46:57 · 9 answers · asked by doyal797357 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-12-05 08:45:08 · 12 answers · asked by Adel 6 in Safety

2007-12-05 08:40:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-12-05 08:34:56 · 4 answers · asked by Biohazard 1 in Subaru

im ready to get my first car but i don't know what to get my parents say i shouldn't get a brand new one... i wouldn't mind a classic car

2007-12-05 08:31:54 · 25 answers · asked by Aracely 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation