While changing the lightbulb in the front turn signal on my car (a 2003 BMW 330i), I managed to lose the screw that connects the turn signal assembly to the car. What kind of screw can I get to replace it? [more inside]
posted by Zonker on Jul 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Hertz fender bender, do I need to file police report, and am I covered? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Jul 4, 2009 - 5 answers

Recommended maintenance for car after winter storage? [more inside]
posted by mustard seeds on Jul 2, 2009 - 3 answers

What's the best way to negotiate for a new car using email? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Jul 2, 2009 - 19 answers

Florida DMVFilter: what's the easiest (and cheapest) way to register Mr. WanKenobi's car in the state of Florida? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi on Jul 2, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm the owner of a 2002 Toyota Corolla which just hit 107,000 miles. On June 9th while I was at work, my car got hammered by some pretty large hail. The damage was enough that my insurance (Progressive) declared it a total loss. My frugal heart couldn't bear to have them tow away a perfectly drivable car, so I took the lesser payout (just under $5000) and kept it. Now what? [more inside]
posted by weathergal on Jul 1, 2009 - 15 answers

Will car insurance still cover a car with expired tabs? [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool on Jun 30, 2009 - 10 answers

Is it legal to accept $500 from a car insurance company, reimbursing me for a repair I'm not going to make? If it's legal, should I? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 - 18 answers

What is the recommended tire pressure for a '98 Buick Regal?
posted by furiousxgeorge on Jun 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Waste Oil Diesel. Any satisfied users? [more inside]
posted by Jon-o on Jun 27, 2009 - 4 answers

Has anyone here had any success in reattaching the headliner (ceiling fabric) to their car? [more inside]
posted by Think_Long on Jun 26, 2009 - 19 answers

Is my car safe to drive? [more inside]
posted by semp on Jun 26, 2009 - 11 answers

What car insurance coverage to I need for a brand-new car? [more inside]
posted by Elsie on Jun 25, 2009 - 12 answers

Where should I register my car? [more inside]
posted by pemberkins on Jun 25, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me figure out how to get a new driver's license. [more inside]
posted by Falconetti on Jun 24, 2009 - 16 answers

we're two women driving from milwaukee, wisconsin to central vermont with our dog, and we'd like to car camp along the way. we need a camping place that's dog friendly, not loud and obnoxious, and isn't run by religious fundamentalists (we're clearly total homos). any recommendations on sites? [more inside]
posted by binocularfight on Jun 19, 2009 - 4 answers

I just put a new stereo head unit in my car and it has a USB port for connections to most media players. I'm looking for suggestions for one. [more inside]
posted by poppo on Jun 19, 2009 - 10 answers

Why is my car overheating in traffic jams? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama on Jun 19, 2009 - 29 answers

I need to duplicate the key for my Honda Civic Hybrid 2003. The dealership wants $160 to duplicate and program the key. Does anyone know a cheaper alternative in Tampa, FL? I've tried WalMart and they can not copy my key.
posted by Ikazuchi on Jun 18, 2009 - 12 answers

Hondas and recommended service maintenance schedules, do you believe in them? I've got a 1991 standard Hatchback, 169,000 miles. and i've done every single schedule maintenance. never had a problem with anything unexpected happening (which is why i do it). Now i'm wondering if there's a better (read: cheaper) way to do this, without sacrificing quality? I don't know any mechanics, don't want to it myself, but am curious if there's an alternative. Thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl on Jun 17, 2009 - 13 answers

I have a few questions about buying a new or used car. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Jun 15, 2009 - 25 answers

Other experiences with under-powered A/C in Subarus? [more inside]
posted by davidnc on Jun 14, 2009 - 17 answers

Where can I find the coolant drain in a Toyota Avalon 1995? [more inside]
posted by Bearded Dave on Jun 14, 2009 - 9 answers

What's the recommended action to take and agencies to contact when faced with an animal stuck in a locked car in 100 deg heat? [more inside]
posted by arcticseal on Jun 13, 2009 - 25 answers

1988 Chrysler Le baron - can't get hood open! [more inside]
posted by Kudos on Jun 9, 2009 - 15 answers

Is it possible to fit an ordinary, adult-sized street bicycle into a 2007 Honda Civic? If so, how?
posted by ninotchka on Jun 9, 2009 - 13 answers

How can I recharge my nearly-completely-drained car battery so that it will work long enough to drive it to get crushed? I'm hoping to avoid buying a brand new battery just to have it crushed. [more inside]
posted by brenton on Jun 8, 2009 - 30 answers

Buying a used car from owner: what questions to ask? [more inside]
posted by genmonster on Jun 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Help -- my Toyota Matrix is flooding in behind my passenger seat. What should I check? What are the reccomendations of the hive mind? Details below. [more inside]
posted by Librarygeek on Jun 8, 2009 - 18 answers

MusicFilter: Making a CD of awesomely catchy 90s-00s hip-hop/rap music. [more inside]
posted by allymusiqua on Jun 8, 2009 - 41 answers

Where can I find tasteful, simplistic chic seat covers that aren't too plain? [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Jun 5, 2009 - 0 answers

What is this mystery car part??? [more inside]
posted by alygator on Jun 4, 2009 - 16 answers

Moving to the UK. What to do with my car? Sell? Store? Roadtrip across the Atlantic? [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Jun 4, 2009 - 12 answers

My husband and I have a longstanding dream of driving cross country on the small highways and byways of America. As we inch closer to this reality (we're now fairly firmly looking at doing this in five years, when our son is old enough to remember the trip), we've started doing the financial planning for it. My question to you: What is the best car (type or brand) for a very tall family of three to drive across America in? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Jun 2, 2009 - 32 answers

Can I bribe the car rental clerk for sweeter wheels? [more inside]
posted by There's No I In Meme on Jun 2, 2009 - 23 answers

Best way to improve credit with car loan? [more inside]
posted by willy_dilly on Jun 1, 2009 - 11 answers

What the heck is wrong with my car? And no, you are not my mechanic. [more inside]
posted by WickedPissah on May 31, 2009 - 13 answers

What the diddley does this button in my car do? [more inside]
posted by marmaduke_yaverland on May 31, 2009 - 26 answers

Need help keeping it up! My car sun visor, that is. [more inside]
posted by Robert Angelo on May 30, 2009 - 12 answers

Single girl. Two large dogs. 19 months left on a leased sedan now complete with body damage, and the real need for a larger car. Are there any good options? [more inside]
posted by alma on May 30, 2009 - 19 answers

Seriously considering buying a natural gas car. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by Lord Fancy Pants on May 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Engine is turning over slowly and I think it might be the battery. Affordable way to check this myself or just take it into the garage? [more inside]
posted by scarello on May 29, 2009 - 31 answers

Car with a dead battery (sorta). I want to sell it immediately. Will I be better off selling it to a used car dealer or on Craigslist? If the former, can anyone recommend a dealer in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

Daytrip Dreamin': I've read the previous question about Zipcars in NYC, but it's about a year old and I have some specific questions. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

As a non-AAA member, what are my cheapest options for transporting a broken vehicle 12 miles? [more inside]
posted by Christ, what an asshole on May 28, 2009 - 21 answers

If I pay out of pocket for repairs to another driver's car, is there a form I can ask him to sign to prevent later involvement of insurance companies? [more inside]
posted by ecsh on May 26, 2009 - 9 answers

The time comes in every man's life -- the time when he considers buying a station wagon as his next car. Difficulty: a cheaper, used one. Help me out. [more inside]
posted by eschatfische on May 25, 2009 - 39 answers

My niece was in an upside down situation with a van which was breaking down constantly and was also a gas guzzler. She could no longer afford to run this vehicle. She works full time in a daycare where her children are enrolled and she is attending a tech school at night to improve her situation. [more inside]
posted by lungtaworld on May 23, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm thinking of flying into San Francisco (SFO), renting a car, driving up the coast, and flying home from Portland. I'll spend a few days in the city before heading north. I want to avoid renting the car either at the airport or in the city. (This is a fun trip. Driving in San Francisco is never fun for me.) I've rented before from a small Hertz shop within walking distance of the ferry landing in Sausalito. Are there other rental car shops within equally easy reach from public transportation or a cab from the city into Marin?
posted by justcorbly on May 20, 2009 - 15 answers

Should I take out a car loan? I live in an expensive country but it looks like I'm about to get a steady job with a decent salary. My partner too. We're about to make the move from student style living to normal life and I want to finally buy a decent car that will last a while. But I'm not sure if taking out a loan on a car is a good idea, especially when the car won't increase in value. [more inside]
posted by dance on May 20, 2009 - 16 answers