Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

the car a 04 vectra has been damaged by a vandel, a rock ( big stone ) has been dropped on it, can it be repaired or will the car be written off.
the damage is approx 8in*8in. near the front windscreen near the drivers piller.
she is reluctent to lose her full no claims.as she lives out in the country with no garage near she asked me to write this.

kind regards to all in advance.

2007-03-01 04:31:29 · 7 answers · asked by stuartprice116@btinternet.com 1

2007-03-01 04:27:33 · 8 answers · asked by Hussain T 1

I prefer a colder a/c and I have had a different car previously, same make, model, and year, and the a/c got a leak and shut down. I convertied from R-12 to R-134a and the a/c wasn't as cold. I later got rid of that car and got another car which was the same year and everything. 1992 Cadillac Sedan Deville. I had a friend who is HVAC certified and has a 608 license. He converted his blazer from R-12 to R-22 and it was damn cold. I want to do the same with my Cadillac now that I have sprung a leak in the condenser. After I have the condenser replaced and have the system checked again for leaks, I want to convert the system to R-22 after my mechanic is sure ithe system is leak free. Since my old friend is no longer my friend and has moved away, I am having some mechanic do it who is ASE a/c certified as well as HVAC. He said the change-over will not be much of a problem. What exactly is involved. I know R-22 is more expensive and being phased out. Not concerned about that.

2007-03-01 04:11:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2001 GMC 2500 Heavy duty
I want to change the oil in my truck. I know how to work on trucks just never changed the oil. Can someone help me with this.
The best oil to run in my truck and certain oil filter. It's just easier to take it in. Please don't talk **** or make stupid comments. I really want to learn how? Thanks

2007-03-01 04:07:50 · 4 answers · asked by _Chantel_ 2

I already got my water pump and thermastat changed. Can a worn hose make my car over heat?

2007-03-01 04:00:42 · 8 answers · asked by Setoyah G 1

I have an 02 Saturn Sl2 lately has been pulling either to the left or right, not consistently one side, my mechanic suggest a 4 wheel alignment, also he said my rotors are warped, so how much does that cost to fix?

2007-03-01 03:46:09 · 5 answers · asked by amazing 2

2007-03-01 03:34:35 · 6 answers · asked by sanket k 1

Can someone give me ideas about where I can dump used oil out of my car. I really don't want to pay anyone to do this, and preferably I'd like to just to the place and dump it myself and not have to wait/talk to anyone.

2007-03-01 03:29:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

96 Chevy Lumina van

33 degrees outside, 1/4 tank fuel

This morning I took my husband in to work, van running just fine at normal operating temps. After dropping him off, van started hesitating and lost power before stalling. started again, hesitated, stalled again. did this several times, now won't start at all.
Could there be moisture in the fuel lines causing this even though the van had already been running for about 40 minutes at normal operating temp?
Can't find any info on the internet on fuel line moisture or freeze up symptoms.
This is our only vehicle, so I'm desperate. Can anyone help?

Thanks!

2007-03-01 03:21:29 · 20 answers · asked by mommy_2_katelynn 3

I am looking for a place to take my car to fix the timing belt at a good price I do not have much money can you help me with this

2007-03-01 03:17:49 · 4 answers · asked by Lorretta M 1

my car works great, but the red plastic cover over my blinker is broken. they don't make them anymore, and i can't find one in a junkyard. does anybody know if that red plastic tape is a legal fix? i have a fix-it ticket and don't know what else to do!!!
THANK YOU!!
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2007-03-01 03:05:35 · 4 answers · asked by BexTech 1

I have a 94 subaru legacy wagon. Last weekend we had a big snow storm and my car sat out overnight in it. When I went to leave my car had water in the tank and I had to putt putt over to the gas station to fill up the tank and put in gas treatment. Then it was fine. Well, last night we had more snow. I figured I was OK because my tank was 3/4 of the way full. Somehow, I got water in my tank again and had to drive over to the station, put in gas and more treatment. It worked fine. My question is, how is water getting into my tank and what can I do to fix it? I have to park outside, so parking in a garage is not an option. Thanks!

2007-03-01 02:56:36 · 6 answers · asked by Koobear 2

2007-03-01 02:28:27 · 8 answers · asked by karrie b 1

and the car shakes do i need a new battery or an alternator

2007-03-01 02:23:34 · 8 answers · asked by hooya 3

i backed into a snow bank a few days ago and later that night when i got into my car to leave it sounded realllly loud. i know what it sounds like to have a hole in my muffler but it was a different noise. When i accelerate it gets really loud and i can hear each shift (its a 2000 automatic Camry). I had my dad look at it but from the outside it sounds normal! even when im accelerating. but when u sit in the car w/the door shut its loud. there is no hole, dent or anything else in the muffler...

does any one have ANY suggestions?

2007-03-01 02:09:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also, does any type of coin rust?

2007-03-01 02:01:51 · 5 answers · asked by thenewhorzta 3

ok,my hubs got these boots,and they are leaving black marks on the floor.any clues on what i can do to stop this..........apart from bin them

2007-03-01 01:29:02 · 4 answers · asked by SUZIE 2

no details

2007-03-01 01:21:20 · 14 answers · asked by isaac h 1

The reason I ask is that I took my car (Ford Focus 1.8 TDi 1999) into National Tyres in November last year and they replaced the Brake Shoe Set but again in January this year they have replaced it again but they also used a Brake Fitting Kitt. Obviously I am going to ask them for a refund but i think there area manager is going to bull**** me.

How long should these parts last under normal usage? and why would they use a Brake Fitting Kit once but not the other time?

Please help the area manager is going to phone me soon !

2007-03-01 01:19:30 · 9 answers · asked by Bored Paul 1

2007-03-01 01:03:08 · 1 answers · asked by madlexo 2

Everytime I go over a bump I hear a rattle in the front passengerside. When I have a passanger in it they can feel it under their feet. I have put new shocks all around. And new ball joints. My friend said he thinks the heat shield is loose. Is this a necessary or can it be removed? My uncle who is a professional welder says the metal is too thin to weld it so I would most likely have to remove it

2007-03-01 01:00:04 · 2 answers · asked by j g 2

It's got a 7.7L (Or 472 cu. in. engine). Someone told me it's by the carburetor, another person told me it's under the driver seat under the car. I have no clue. I've looked at both places and couldn't find anything, unless it's IN the carburetor or elsewhere.

2007-03-01 00:51:38 · 2 answers · asked by lovo346 1

the motor smokes from tail pipe , and the engine start and sounds pretty good ,but i try to turn the distributor just little bump and car wont run,and then i can turn it back and wont run , then i cant put it back to where it was and its still hard to start... but it will start,with no take off speed on the car,top speed is like 25,and the carb is rebuilt and compression is good on this 4 cylinder motor

2007-03-01 00:45:24 · 6 answers · asked by jeremy 1

2007-03-01 00:21:15 · 5 answers · asked by jazbill13 1

Ok I have a 98 chevy 1-ton with the 6.5 diesel. I know, I know. I rather like it. I have 2 codes. They are; 1. boost pressure low or inadiquate; 2. coolant temp low (temp gauge shows 170 degrees all the time). I live in phoenix low coolant temp is never something we have to worry about here. runs fine no loss of "power". I know these turbos are notorious for slobber could this be a reason behind the first code? A gunked up pressure gauge? oh yeah 117k on odometer.

2007-03-01 00:06:00 · 2 answers · asked by heavyhauldad 3