I have managed to bungle my bil's car loan, and I fear it will be repossessed. Can someone give me some advice? YANAL, YANML, this is not legal advice, etc, etc.
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posted by anonymous
on May 24, 2012 -
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Looking to buy a used minivan and need recommendations and resource suggestions. If anyone reading this is currently driving a minivan and would like to mention what they like or dislike about it, I'd love your input and recommendations. Also, is there a site that charts what the most reliable, low-maintenance fuel efficient models were, from years 2006-2011?
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posted by zarq
on May 21, 2012 -
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What's the best way to (legally) get rid of a car that's currently running, but beyond economic repair?
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posted by UbuRoivas
on May 16, 2012 -
24 answers
I've been asked to testify at small claims court for a car accident I was in 3 years ago in which another person was at fault. Is this normal? More inside.
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posted by modoriculous
on May 16, 2012 -
16 answers
Road trip! My wife and I are taking our two kids on our first real road trip, from the mid-Atlantic to the Midwest. I’d like advice on routes, activities, and must-see stops along the way. Lots of details and specific questions after the jump.
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posted by cheapskatebay
on May 14, 2012 -
13 answers
Selling a car on craigslist -- are there any drawbacks to including the VIN in the ad?
posted by wutangclan
on May 10, 2012 -
9 answers
Car rolling over filter: I'm looking for movies wherein a car rolls in a spectacular (potentially test-able) way. Or for an interesting or counter-intuitive reason. Think along the lines of the car flip on the way down Fillmore in Jade. Or the Bond/Casino Royale flip of the McClaren. Hopefully even more spectacular.
posted by asavage
on May 10, 2012 -
59 answers
I'm pretty sure am asking a question that has been well answered for The most part before.
For the first time in 25 years i've wanted to purchaser a new auto,specifically the John Cooper Works Mini Clubman.
Is the john cooper package wroth it compare to the regular Clubman or Cooper S C (sorry don.t care about MPG)
How do I negotiate the best price.
Thanks
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posted by Carbolic
on May 9, 2012 -
15 answers
Looking for car insurance recommendations in Calgary, AB. Has anyone had a fantastic deal, good service or other tips?
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posted by arcticseal
on May 8, 2012 -
5 answers
What's the best place to go for custom magnetic signs that you put on the side of your car to advertise your business?
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posted by NewGear
on May 8, 2012 -
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How could I approach modeling the number of accidents on a certain stretch of road? I've got some semi-ecological approaches in mind but no idea if they're workable. Are there standard approaches to this sort of problem?
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posted by col_pogo
on May 7, 2012 -
9 answers
Found a sandwich inside my locked garage. The car was undamaged. What now?
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posted by be11e
on May 6, 2012 -
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After having my car washed and vacuumed on the weekend, I noticed one of the floor mats is gone. Car wash says they don't have it. Should I just get over it or can I expect them to replace it, and if so, what exactly should I do next?
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posted by Shal
on Apr 30, 2012 -
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What is the best way to drive in traffic in order to smooth out the flow and get to your destination quickly?
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posted by ramenopres
on Apr 27, 2012 -
21 answers
I don't know enough about cars. Should we trade in the Subaru for a pick-up truck? If so, how do we pick a truck?
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posted by blue_bicycle
on Apr 26, 2012 -
20 answers
I need a recommendation for a good transmission shop on the northside of Chicago. Bonus points for Evanston, Rogers Park, and the surrounding areas.
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posted by who squared
on Apr 25, 2012 -
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While parked at day care, somebody dinged our car door (dent and through the paint scratch). We know who it was--what to do?
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posted by NailsTheCat
on Apr 24, 2012 -
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Car problem: 1994 Honda Civic suddenly developed rough idle, and stalls out when idling but only after the engine has warmed up. This began on a warm day last week. It had a similar problem last summer but not as bad as it is now. Last year the problem went away after a month or so. Is this something I could fix with a gas additive, or by opening up the idle control screw a bit? Should I wait for it to go away again or just get it in for service? A few more details inside.
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posted by DarkForest
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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Want to rent a BMW 3 or equivalent when I am in NJ. Pick up Newark airport or any other NJ location within 60 miles of Newark Airport. I found websites that rent out exotic cars for like $2k a day. I am not looking for an exotic car. I just want something like a bmw 3 or audio a4 etc. Can anyone recommend a site or rental company? I can look up the rates but if you know them then feel free to mention it. Thanks!
posted by r2d2
on Apr 22, 2012 -
5 answers
Is it necessary these days for a car parked on a hill to be put in first gear, as well as engaging the hand brake?
posted by devnull
on Apr 12, 2012 -
23 answers
Two of my neighbors have had objects stolen from their Toyotas (three cars in total), with no signs of a break-in and no alarm going off. Aside from the obvious "perhaps someone has a copy of the keys", any suggestions as to how they're doing it?
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posted by davejay
on Apr 11, 2012 -
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My wife and I both have iPhones. We also own two cars. We each drive either of the cars, depending on where we are going and how many kids we're taking. Is there an app that lets us sync fuel records for both cars between both phones, no matter who does the fill-up? How do we synchronize our records?
posted by Pater Aletheias
on Apr 9, 2012 -
11 answers
My car's busted beyond all repair. Can't drive it off the mechanic's lot. But the mechanic found me a buyer who has offered me a fantastic price for it - should I tip the mechanic for finding the buyer?
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posted by halfguard
on Apr 6, 2012 -
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I am trying to find the
actual law which states that infants younger than one year old and under 20 pounds need to be in a rear-facing car seat in Minnesota. Not only can I
not find the actual law, but I am getting conflicting information on .gov and .org websites. My research trail inside...
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posted by TinWhistle
on Apr 4, 2012 -
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Helping a guy down on his luck, who knew someone who knew someone who I knew, I agreed to let him store a car on my property for an undefined time. The car was brought in on a flatbed, and placed. Two years later, we can no longer store the car, and need to figure out what to do. The owner has no money to pay to store it anywhere, and no place of his own to keep it. What can I do to a) find a new home for this car, b) make sure it doesn't stay here indefinitely?
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posted by daboo
on Apr 3, 2012 -
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"mandatory" options on a new, built-to-order BMW...is this a permissible business practice? I am in Vancouver, BC.
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posted by wutangclan
on Apr 2, 2012 -
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I'm taking a road trip from New Mexico to Washington state tonight and tomorrow. Although I am officially licensed to drive by the state of Colorado, I don't have a physical copy of my driver's license. What are the dangers of driving without a copy of my license, and how can I minimize them?
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posted by koeselitz
on Mar 26, 2012 -
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Should I Eat This? filter: Farmer's market lettuce left in a hot car for (up to) a few hours - is it safe to eat?
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posted by geeky
on Mar 24, 2012 -
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Should my mother's mechanic have caught a failing fuel pump when he repaired a closely related relay?
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posted by aaronbeekay
on Mar 21, 2012 -
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