Other - Cars & Transportation - November 2007

This may be a stupid question - but i was curious. i really now nothing about cars other than how to drive them.

the other day my wheel hit the curb and cracked (2003 Hyundai Elantra).

first off out of curiosity - what is the purpose of a hub cap? is it just for decoration cause the tire looks bare w/o it or does it protect the tire? i can obviously drive my car w/o it, so what is it's purpose.

secondly how much does a new hub cap cost?

do you know any places or web-sites that sell them cheap or are they cheap - I really don't know.

I was borrowing the car from my mom so I owuld like to replace it, but if it is too expensive she won't care but i'd like to get a new one.

Answers appreciated. Thanks!

2007-11-24 16:03:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

how to mess up a cars engine without moving the car

2007-11-24 15:19:28 · 2 answers · asked by Timothy G 1

I'm just too lost on this issue.

2007-11-24 13:57:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I am thinking on buying a Porsche Boxter. I am used to drive in automatic in fact I have never driven a manual transmission before. What would be the best way to learn to drive manual transmission for a car like this?.

I also heard they have them in automatic, can someone confirm this?, still I would like to know what the best way to learn to drive in manual would be for this car.

2007-11-24 13:52:49 · 4 answers · asked by avillax 3

... "this car is a stick"?
I have heard that in movies a couple if times. What does it mean? A special kind of car?

Thanx S.F.

2007-11-24 12:59:01 · 10 answers · asked by Simply Fab 2

car and/or drive fast for the first 1000 miles or so?

2007-11-24 12:05:45 · 20 answers · asked by bah45us 1

Can someone confirm and provide evidence of who has the largest fleet of trucks/lorries in the world? Is it coca cola?

2007-11-24 10:33:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 10:05:02 · 29 answers · asked by onehellofaman26 4

2007-11-24 09:52:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

anywhere from 1968-1979 is good.
im considering buying one, but dont know how much mileage they get. any other related info about cars from this period, is also welcomed.

2007-11-24 08:55:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 08:14:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've tried putting salt and cat litter behind/around all four tires, zig-zagging the wheels and many other ways but the car just seemed to slide back to its original position. I know there are physics involved and I tried finding the most efficient technique but nothing worked. In the end we had to get half my neighbors to help us push. Anyone know how to tackle my little scenario?

2007-11-24 06:04:21 · 7 answers · asked by Fadi 3

what would you think if she smiled at you?
gave you a blank stare?
ignored your glance altogether?
walked away?
and what would you want her to do?

2007-11-24 05:31:40 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 05:11:34 · 2 answers · asked by John SB 1

I drove one for the first time in my life two weeks ago. I mean I have driven, them with Daddy but, this one I drove all by myself.

What category wold this go in? All it gives me to choose from is cars and transportation. A tractor is not a car.

2007-11-24 04:15:31 · 3 answers · asked by Katherine K 1

Even though the Enzo has been long made but still it is more famous than the FXX, F40, F50 and F60 , where has these car been , in the shed ! . but no matter what i still love Ferrari.

2007-11-24 00:58:30 · 5 answers · asked by Hannah 2

2007-11-23 19:22:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-23 17:19:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-23 15:17:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you mileage really be zero if you are driving???

2007-11-23 11:18:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cars tend to make more power if the Air is cold, but how about the fuel?

2007-11-23 09:45:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-23 09:00:26 · 31 answers · asked by mcsmurf1950 1

2007-11-23 08:45:04 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 13 years old. He and i love cars. Since we also love exotic animals we love exotic cars, so i bought a Lamborghini Murcielago gt in 2006, and a ferrari 360 spider. He knows how to paddle shift, because i have driving simulators and he understands how to drive an all aspects of the car. He could park the cars for me, you know easy stuff. I have a big property.... and my drive way is huge length and width, so theres really nothing to worry about crashin into and he turns tightly anyway. I was thinking of taking him into a big empty parking lot, out of the main public, and setting up cones for him to practice driving around. I of course would be in the passenger seat with him. Do you think this is okay or am i being an irresponsible parent???

2007-11-23 08:29:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm interested in starting a towing company, just like alot of other people.
What kind of tow truck should i purchase? and how many trucks is good to start with?

2007-11-23 06:59:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It doesn't flash what I signal right or left but the lights remain on (not blinking). Hazards works properly. Anyone have any ideas?

2007-11-23 06:15:39 · 7 answers · asked by Big G 1

I live in California and im 16 so that means i can get a driving permit. But there's all that stuff about health and safety classes and a written test??? I"m so lost ... is there a way i can do all this stuff on line?

2007-11-23 05:53:14 · 12 answers · asked by zhuchenxinnickyzhu 2

I don't plan on working during college - I just want to focus all on studies. So I'll be taking the bus everyday. By the time I finish college my G-2 would have probably expired already. Do you think it's a bad idea to stop driving for a few years? I'll lose my driving experience, and end up forgetting the rules of the roads.

Another problem is my dad only has one car and I hate driving it because If I crash it, I'll have no way of paying for it. Having my own car is not an option, I can't pay 500 bucks a month for insurance, especially with a college loan up my ***. It's just not realistic for me.

2007-11-23 00:09:04 · 5 answers · asked by Dazed 2

My kid is interested in learning about cars. Engines, transmisions ect., how they work, how they were developed over the years.

Anyone out there know of a web site that shows such material?

I appreciate all serious replies.

2007-11-22 15:30:35 · 8 answers · asked by fl_freewheelie 2

if you are not an emergency personal?

2007-11-22 14:17:55 · 5 answers · asked by James 1