How can I tell if the crack in my car windshield has been repaired? You would think it would be obvious.. but apparently it's not. [more inside]
posted by snorlaxx on Sep 15, 2009 - 8 answers

[Auto Body Damage Filter] I need some advice on a minor fender bender I got into this weekend. Help me keep my 4th of Juplaya vacation from costing me an extra three thousand dollars! [more inside]
posted by sacrifix on Jul 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Car trouble: How loudly should I yell at my dealer's service department? [more inside]
posted by Eddie Mars on Jul 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Car repair filter....Car has been sitting for 18 months, anything special to do before I fire it up? [more inside]
posted by mikedelic on Jul 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Every time I close my browser (Firefox) Google signs me out. How can I stay signed in? It's very annoying. Googling has not returned an answer to the question.
posted by wsg on Feb 21, 2009 - 24 answers

I'm replacing the 6.5" door speakers on my 1999 Chevy S-10 (regular cab) and I have two questions. [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Feb 13, 2009 - 4 answers

What years / models of Chevy Trucks / SUVs have interchangeable (for the most part) interior mechanicals, specifically seats? [more inside]
posted by SquidLips on Jan 12, 2009 - 6 answers

Why does my uncle's 1998 V6 Toyota 4-Runner misfire at highway speeds? Last month we drove from Los Angeles to Tucson and back, and at what seemed to be random points while we were driving the engine would buck repeatedly. Once it started, it would continue at all speeds, with the engine running particularly rough at low/idle RPM. We took it in to 3 different Toyota dealerships along the way, and to it's home dealership once we got back. They were all happy to service the vehicle, but none were able to fix it and two insisted they couldn't find any problems with the vehicle. [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Jan 12, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I replace the evaporative emission system sensor in a Nissan Sentra? [more inside]
posted by quin on Nov 5, 2008 - 1 answer

Somebody loaned me their car for a week. I managed to ding the bumper. Help me figure out if this is something I can fix myself or if I need to take it to a body shop. Pictures inside. [more inside]
posted by floam on Nov 1, 2008 - 19 answers

Please help me figure out what's wrong with my truck. It's driving me nuts! [more inside]
posted by lysistrata on Aug 25, 2008 - 6 answers

What is a transfer case leak? [more inside]
posted by inquisitrix on Aug 2, 2008 - 8 answers

I drive a 1992 Toyota Camry with just over 203,000 miles on it. As far as I know, the car is in good mechanical condition except that the rear struts are in fairly desperate need of replacement. How do you calculate the payback period for repairing an old but paid-off car, and how might you use this information to help decide whether to repair the car or buy a newer used car? [more inside]
posted by Juffo-Wup on Jul 18, 2008 - 20 answers

Is my car safe to drive? My 2003 Ford Windstar's ABS + Brake lights intermittently go on. Searching yields lot of noise but I'm not sure what to make of it. [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Jul 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Car-repair-filter: Any mechanics got a trick for freeing a stuck brake piston? [more inside]
posted by sergeant sandwich on Jul 9, 2008 - 8 answers

Anyone have a recommendation for a good auto glass repair shop in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by scody on May 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Why is my Honda Civic dinging when I come down to go to work in the morning? And can I make it stop? Some backstory... [more inside]
posted by HeroZero on Mar 11, 2008 - 6 answers

Apparently the ignition lock assembly on my 1999 Honda Accord is fried... [more inside]
posted by jtajta on Jan 11, 2008 - 12 answers

I rear-ended somebody with my car. Twist: I'm moving in a week... background inside. [more inside]
posted by Jeanne on Dec 27, 2007 - 2 answers

Is it true that it is good for a car to fill it up with higher grade gas once in a while? I usually fill up at Shell, and there is 87, 89 and 91 kinds of gas, with 87 being the cheapeast and 91 being the most expensive. I usually get 87. However, I heard that if you own a car and want it to last longer, it is beneficial to fill it up with the most expensive gas, to "clean the engine". Is that true? If so, what is the explanation behind it? I drive a 2002 Kia Rio, if that makes any difference.
posted by esolo on Dec 22, 2007 - 22 answers

Help me figure out what's wrong with my old crappy van. [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Nov 1, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I get rid of a dead car? [more inside]
posted by rhizome on Oct 9, 2007 - 21 answers

Are there any schools that have something like a week-long auto repair course? Preferably BMW-focused, and preferably in the DC Metro area, but even without those two, would still be useful. [more inside]
posted by mboszko on Sep 24, 2007 - 10 answers

Roughly, how much should it cost to rebuild a manual 5-speed transmission and replace the clutch in a 1999 Saturn SC2? The car has 104,000 miles on it, and is in Los Angeles, CA if that matters at all.
posted by willnot on Sep 10, 2007 - 8 answers

Convertible Top Repair: Possible? [more inside]
posted by trinarian on Jul 29, 2007 - 6 answers

Autofilter: Should the windows on my '05 Volkswagen GTI roll all the way down? [more inside]
posted by wmeredith on Jun 12, 2007 - 2 answers

Looking for an "autosurf" type script I can install on my site. [more inside]
posted by ilikebike on Jun 10, 2007 - 3 answers

When buying exhaust flex pipes like these, to fit over an H-pipe with a diameter of 2.5", would you buy the flex pipes with the 2.5" outlet diameter or do you need something bigger? [more inside]
posted by Venadium on Jun 2, 2007 - 1 answer

It looks like I've been sort of ripped off by an auto glass repair guy. Is there anything I can/should do? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Apr 26, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm having car troubles and curious if this is a problem familiar to anyone: [more inside]
posted by KevinSkomsvold on Mar 9, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm looking for recommendations for Volkswagen service and brake service in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha on Feb 23, 2007 - 9 answers

My 1991 Jeep Cherokee automatic seems to be "trembling" while it idles. The shaking decreases once it's moving, but persists- albeit in a much reduced state. On top of that, the engine just sounds like it's working harder than it used to. Help! [more inside]
posted by Waffle_King on Feb 21, 2007 - 7 answers

This morning my car (95 Altima) wouldn't start. Seems like an ignition problem. Are there any honest auto repair shops I can take it to here in Miami (the closer to the intersection of Red and 8th the better)?
posted by 7878ponce on Jan 12, 2007 - 6 answers

Car. Clutch. Mystery fluid. Leaking. Help! [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Jan 5, 2007 - 7 answers

Water is leaking into the back seat of my '92 Toyota Camry when it rains. I suspect a clogged drain in driver's front door but I don't know how to confirm this and unclog it. [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Dec 2, 2006 - 2 answers

My '96 Civic is making a peculiar noise when I start it up in the morning. [more inside]
posted by fermion on Nov 2, 2006 - 14 answers

Did this mechanic try to "trick" me into a repair that costs more than the car is worth? [more inside]
posted by hootch on Nov 2, 2006 - 9 answers

A laptop theif (grumble grumble) knocked out the passenger side window to my 1996 Ford Ranger. I only have liability and the YMCA where I was parked won't cover it, so I think I want to change the glass myself. [more inside]
posted by spartacusroosevelt on Oct 22, 2006 - 10 answers

Can you recommend a car repair shop in Richmond, BC, Canada? 1987 Nissan Sentra on the fritz again. [more inside]
posted by graytona on Sep 16, 2006 - 5 answers

Do I have any shot of fixing my 1984 Ford F150 power steering leak on my own? [more inside]
posted by true on Aug 30, 2006 - 3 answers

Can I have my car towed from an auto repair shop? [more inside]
posted by patrickje on Aug 25, 2006 - 13 answers

I think I need an alignment; looking for a recommended mechanic in San Diego. I need Saturday hours, and am hoping for some place near a movie theater, shopping, or the like. [more inside]
posted by thatgirl on Jul 31, 2006 - 5 answers

Tell me what I should be doing to fix-up my inherited 1994 Mustang Cobra. [more inside]
posted by matkline on Jul 10, 2006 - 4 answers

Sometimes when I try to start my car, it doesn't seem to "catch". This only happens sometimes, and when I took it to the shop, they couldn't find anything wrong. [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Jul 3, 2006 - 17 answers

My car's engine heat indicator suddenly began soaring anytime I idle. This can't be good. What is the cause, and how do I fix? [more inside]
posted by donmayo on May 21, 2006 - 12 answers

What's a reasonable price to pay to replace a speed sensor in a 1995 Honda Odyssey van?
posted by wsg on Dec 7, 2005 - 6 answers

Any good online references for finding an auto repair shop? Reports, reviews, horror stories? [more inside]
posted by intermod on Oct 24, 2005 - 9 answers

1995 Honda Odyssey van question [more inside]
posted by wsg on Sep 28, 2005 - 4 answers

TheFateOfTheCurseMobile! I purchased a used automobile about 18 months ago. Over the past year, the car has been involved in 3 minor collisions (but major headaches), none of which were my fault. I'm trying to weigh my options between getting it fixed (again!) or trading it in for a car with some (hopefully) better karma. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by paulychamp on Sep 19, 2005 - 5 answers

Ready to get rid of my car. I want it to look good so as to maximize value. Do I need a detailer, or just an autobody shop? [more inside]
posted by clearlynuts on Jul 7, 2005 - 5 answers