Cars & Transportation - 10 December 2007

as a school bus driver we are powerless..and then get in trouble or suspended from driving when something goes wrong..why cant we kick the bad ones off?

2007-12-10 23:48:13 · 16 answers · asked by pepper2604 2 in Safety

I'm from Australia and was just wondering if you can get an electric shock or even die from touching the wrong line???

Out in the open, when you hop a fence and run across the railway tracks I've never had electric shock, but I thought I've heard of people being hurt from it ??

Or is this only for subway trains??

Are there actually live tracks??

2007-12-10 23:30:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

And she dose not use it she gose across the lawns.

2007-12-10 23:30:17 · 7 answers · asked by davezride 2 in Safety

2007-12-10 23:21:18 · 9 answers · asked by big-v 1 in Motorcycles

Why when on a bus in an emergency for instance you ghave to smash the glass - to get the hammer that allows you to smash glass... irony.

2007-12-10 22:59:43 · 6 answers · asked by classybeautiful_lady 2 in Safety

hi can someone help i want to top up the gearbox oil in my pajero but i cant find were to fill it thanks

2007-12-10 22:42:10 · 4 answers · asked by Marie H 1 in Mitsubishi

Hi!
The front wipers on my 2000 Nissan Xterra make a sound as if they are trying to come on, but they wont move. I've tried tightening the bolts, but that isn't the problem. Does anyone know what the problem may be and around how much it would cost to get fixed? I don't know much about cars and would rather not be overcharged at a mechanics.

2007-12-10 22:37:21 · 4 answers · asked by Kat 2 in Nissan

2007-12-10 22:24:29 · 11 answers · asked by Ponto 1 in Aircraft

2007-12-10 21:49:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I am looking for a new or secondhand diesel flat four engine. Who knows if one is produced and by whom?
I need a lightweight, low profile diesel engine for a project.

2007-12-10 21:18:00 · 4 answers · asked by T C 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I want to have the knowledge on what everything does in my truck and what to do if i break down and being able to fix it up by my self but i dont want to be a mechanic
Is there anyway besides school that i can get that basic knowledge?
And if there is only school, what classes would be best for the basic overall on parts??

2007-12-10 21:06:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

What is your opinion of the best firefighter's turn out gear out on the market today???

2007-12-10 20:27:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

Preferably model year 2003+ and give me some idea about how much should I pay. Thanks guys

2007-12-10 20:22:51 · 6 answers · asked by shafayee 1 in Motorcycles

Some of us may remember pre-AMTRAK trains run by railroads and some of us may have ridden passenger trains in other countries. I fondly remember Santa Fe trains and trains in Japan and Belgium. I also enjoyed AMTRAK trains on the East Coast.

If there were more trains, and they were faster and more reliable and were affordable, would you park your Hummer and take a roomette for the night (and day?) (I would.)

2007-12-10 19:38:59 · 10 answers · asked by Warren D 7 in Rail

2007-12-10 19:34:40 · 9 answers · asked by Inspector Gadget 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-12-10 19:01:59 · 8 answers · asked by john m 1 in Buying & Selling

Purchased minivan from drivetime (where everyone is approved!). Things are working fine, My only complaint is that I'm paying way too much. I would like to return the car, or sell it. Its overpriced already so I think I would lose money. What can I do? Its a 95 chevy venture, my total purchase price is over 19k! I've had it for 4 months now, if that makes any difference.

2007-12-10 18:56:43 · 7 answers · asked by Getsbetterwithtime 3 in Buying & Selling

I want to raise my defense another 5 inches, I mean right now it is at 2 inches from the ground and I can't go anywhere. Also, I've been trying to find some springs to raise it up, however all of the springs I find are to lower the car more, and I don't want that. I don't know that much about cars, so does anyone know a website where I can ask questions to a mechanic or someone who specializes in that field to help me? I mean I don't want to get ripped off either.

2007-12-10 18:49:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anthony 3 in Mitsubishi

I have a 1998 eclipse gst and i need a gas tank

2007-12-10 18:48:26 · 5 answers · asked by clowntrece 1 in Mitsubishi

And maybe planes, too, but that seems even less possible.

I'm traveling from California to Pennsylvania with Amtrak this holiday season, and I'm going to have my laptop with me... I was just thinking how cool it would be to have the Internet during that time!

2007-12-10 18:48:16 · 10 answers · asked by PAUL 4 in Rail

what would happen if i get involved in an accident which is my fault, but the person i hit does not have a license? Would this get me out of paying for any damages done to their vehicle?

2007-12-10 18:20:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

2007-12-10 18:16:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-10 18:05:47 · 13 answers · asked by helper725 3 in Aircraft

My father cosigned on a car with me in 2004, I had the credit score he had the credit history, I got pregnant, went on maternity leave in October, lost my job, Got 5 job offers in December, father took the car and didn't give it back. In November I paid $790 for a tune up so the car was like brand new. Father made me drive a car that had bad tags and plates a cop saw me driving it and threatened to give me a ticket, mind you, my car was still working and my father had a brand new truck sitting in the driveway while he drove my car down, Long story short, parents told me they wouldn't give me my car back because they were paying on it, car got repoed- found out he called the company and told them not to send me any paper bills. Car got auctioned, stuck with a $3800 bill, step dad says he's not paying a cent! Should I sue for half because he's cosigner or whole thing, because I didn't know they weren't paying.

2007-12-10 17:44:25 · 8 answers · asked by ginnye c 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I dont have insurance on his car, but we both have the same insurance companies?

I have bad weather and wanted to drive his suv for 1 day b/c i'm going long distance. if i'm pulled over, am i in trouble?

thanks!

2007-12-10 17:35:02 · 5 answers · asked by L 3 in Insurance & Registration

My car was hit by someone backing out of an alley.I have full coverage insurance through progressive and my car is not in drivable condition.I called to report my claim but it was through an automated system because they were closed.How soon do you think they can get me into a rental car?I am a single mom with two daughters,my 2 year old has special needs and has several Dr.appointments per week.I CANT BE WITHOUT A CAR!!!

2007-12-10 17:22:22 · 8 answers · asked by mom of 2 girls:) 1 in Insurance & Registration

My mums partner was reversing up his driveway (which is steep and slightly blind at top. You need to reverse hard up it then stop at the top near the road to check for cars before you leave it of course

When he looked at first it was all clear, and he reversed up, as he got to the top near the road he hit a guys car who was stopped still right in front of the driveway. (parked close to gutter on road- but across the driveway!)

Who is in the right/wrong. Is it not illegal to park/ stop right in front of someones driveway? And this guy was not driving, he was stopped, close to gutter at the top.

We're in Australia.

Any opinions or legal knowledge/road rules would be great! Thanks

2007-12-10 17:15:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

As you can probably already tell, I'm looking for something good on gas and looks good. Which one of these would you pick and why?

Mini
Pros - Customizable to the very last detail and close to 30 mpg
Cons - Minimal trunk and rear seat space

Camry
Pros - Looks modern and stylish and around 34 mpg
Cons - Not as personal as the Mini

As far as the small space in the Mini goes, I'm looking into the new Mini Cooper S Clubman they have coming out, which is a little bit bigger than the original. It has two back doors, a driver and passenger door, and on the passenger side, another door that only opens when the passenger door is open to let people in the backseat. Supposed to have a much more comfortable rear seat and more trunk space.

As for the Camry, your obviously getting the name of Toyota. My dad has a 91 Camry with 314k miles on it.

This is not a decision I am making now but sometime in the near future. Any input is helpful.

2007-12-10 17:12:54 · 4 answers · asked by hittyp713 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I want one , but don't want to come off as being too "butch". I'm as straight as they come.

2007-12-10 16:39:19 · 32 answers · asked by louloutee 3 in Motorcycles

will recompress like a champ but every once in awhile a lil hum and a blowed breaker ---starter motor ??????it has the magnetic starter motor -may run great for a week then bam blows breaker may flip breaker to its its normal or may blow breaker3-4 times then fire up and be great again

2007-12-10 16:26:20 · 5 answers · asked by michael_stewart32 4 in Maintenance & Repairs