My truck is starting to get ugly cloudy headlights. What's a cheap inexpensive way to make them look new again?
posted on May 16, 2008 - 13 answers

My car has a few dings in it from a hailstorm last night. Should I file a claim with my insurance? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Suggestions on something to put in the pattern/logo/inlay area on my car's aftermarket shift knob? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 17 answers

When I push the gas pedal on my manual car down beyond where it accelerates, am I wasting gas? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 11 answers

I took my 04 Camry in for a brake job. Rotors were warped, pads were fine (they weren't making a sound). The mechanic replaced pads and rotors. I paid hundreds of dollars. Now, 200 miles after the work, my pads are shrieking. Can anyone think of why this might happen?
posted on May 13, 2008 - 18 answers

KBB, NADA or Edmunds? Which one should I use when buying a car? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 8 answers

Swapping a car's stereo head unit: I would really like to replace my car's ailing Blaupunkt CD player with a more modern head unit, ideally one with a front aux-in for my iPhone. Before I embarked on this I thought it would (should!) be as simple as popping out the old HU, slotting the new one in and simply reconnecting the connector block. [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Please identify this part pulled from a car. [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 11 answers

Things are changing at the SlyBevel house, and it looks like we'll have to buy another car. Help us choose it! [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 30 answers

Selling my car in Oklahoma, but it's registered in Texas. Can I get some advice on what to do here? More details inside, and this sale could happen today! [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 1 answers

The state DMV won'’t let me renew my registration on my current car because I owe property taxes on the old car. Is that legal? Can the state refuse to help me comply with one law if I am potentially violating another one? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 6 answers

My whole next week is basically a big long car ride (band's playin' out!). What kinda manual, car-friendly, non-electric things can I do to keep from losing my sanity? We're talkin' sitting for 5–15 hours at a time, with a few breaks (hah!) when it's my turn to drive. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 29 answers

So, on Monday I went to move my car, after 4 days of being parked in the same place, only to discover that my front windshield is all cracked up and I have a lot of questions. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 21 answers

How do those overhead signs on expressways know how fast traffic is moving in order to calculate a travel time estimate? And when the traffic is light, do the estimated times on those signs reflect the legal speed limit or the current speed of the traffic? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 15 answers

I am soliciting crazy ideas for alternative car fresheners that smell good but not of chemicals. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 25 answers

What's the best 1-2 yr old 4WD-capable car? Best for us means: fuel economy, reliability, non-behemoth-SUV-ness, aesthetic and reasonable cost (<$25k). Also: any knowledge about Subaru Outbacks and SoCal 4WD dealers. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 24 answers

Simple tricks to improve MPG? For instance, I've thought about removing the rear seats/internal molding to lighten my car. I've also thought about aero-improvements, such as moon-disc wheel covers, or even somehow making a cover over my rear wheel wells. I'll be removing my rear wing this weekend, but what other tweaks could I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 39 answers

What is the best, non-stinky place to have my car detailed? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Help plan an Euro Delivery of a new BMW trip. [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there a precursor to Moore's Law for internal combustion engines? If so, can you provide details, please?
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Why don't car manufacturers make pink cars? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 44 answers

Ontario Mechanic Filter: I'm safety'ing a car tomorrow (1997 Sunfire) and I'm wondering exactly what is the guy going to be checking? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 3 answers

Help an American traveling in Germany get around for a month this summer - car or train? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 15 answers

My car was just totaled by an unlicensed, uninsured 16-year-old driver in Chicago. I'm insured, but I have no collision coverage, so any/all expenses are strictly out-of-pocket. The teen responsible was found to be 100% liable on the police report. Can/should I take the family to small claims court? Related: Can anyone suggest a salvage guy that pays a fair price for junked cars and a decent lawyer to represent me in small claims court? Do I even need a lawyer in small claims court? Sorry - I'm new to this. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 33 answers

Permanent, elegant solution for keeping an electric car window up? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 10 answers

Moving a stove or shelf across a large city without owning or renting a car. Is it possible? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Which do I need for my 2005 Mazda3 - a windshield sensor or a new windshield? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Where is a good place to camp out in a car in Milwaukee, WI? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 12 answers

FunnyCarNoiseFilter: very high-pitched whistling/ squeaking/ chirping noise coming from dashboard vicinity on the right side. [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 9 answers

Is there a car racing video game that realistically depicts european cities? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm buying a used car, and have a question about the whole title/lien thing.... [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 4 answers

Car dash warning lights - what sets them off, and how soon should you act? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 9 answers

Can I sell this car? And how? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 9 answers

During the warranty period, we took are car in twice for what I assumed was a transmission problem. Both times they told us it we were crazy. Now I think the problem has rendered the car undriveable, but the warranty is expired. Are we screwed? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Ooops. Really should have checked the service history before I bought the car... [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Writing a thank you letter to a car dealership. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a California law on the books that dictates compensation for using a personal car for work related activities? Various Google searches give me endless personal injury attorney links. Thanks!
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Selling classic car Filter: Can a seller with no history/feedback/seller rating realistically sell a 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp for $25K on Ebay? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 5 answers

I've got four add-ons in my car that need 12VDC power: cell phone, sat radio, ipod, GPS. If you have this same problem, and you hate seeing wires everywhere, what have you done about this? Bonus points if you drive my car (2004 toyota corrolla). [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 9 answers

[Little Rock Transportation Filter]: I have a 3+ hour layover in Little Rock, Arkansas and during that time, I need to get to a store that is near the intersections of route 630 and 430. What is my best option? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 6 answers

Help with my friend's car trouble... [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Happy Spring! What should I do to my car after a long winter of snowy roads and lengthy sitting in the driveway? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 4 answers

I junked my old car and am going without a car for half a year or so, what are my auto insurance options? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for reliable, inexpensive 3rd party car rental insurance. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 2 answers

My wife was rear-ended today by a couple of nuns while stopped at a light. She didn't call the police to the scene and now she is feeling some stiffness in her neck. What should we do now? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 20 answers

Anyone have experience using auto paint touch-up pens? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 7 answers

I want to purchase a car in California, drive it for three months there, then take it with me back to Florida. What do I need to do? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I get a fair settlement for my totaled car in Pennsylvania? The insurance adjuster insists that I am not owed the replacement value of my car and refuses to budge. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 11 answers

What's a good hand car wash in Toronto? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm going to shoot a TV program. How can I package and sell this germ of an idea? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 4 answers