Why do I feel so weird when I return home from a long car trip and how can I prevent these feelings? [more inside]
posted by mmmbacon on Nov 29, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I get rid of a car in the SF bay area? Slightly above junk level... [more inside]
posted by paultopia on Nov 29, 2009 - 9 answers

Shot in the dark filter: Does anyone have any ideas about how I can find a taxi/ car & driver service who can get my parents from Jersey City, NJ to Long Island for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by anitanita on Nov 27, 2009 - 7 answers

Can you identify this exotic car I saw a month ago on the highway, heading towards Stratford, Ontario? It 70s vintage, low and boxy, sort of like a Delorean or a Lamborghini with gullwing doors. Painted flat black with electric orange trim. I think it had a name like Brookline or Brooklyn. [more inside]
posted by bonobothegreat on Nov 26, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I find a nodding dog with brake light eyes? [more inside]
posted by Emilyisnow on Nov 26, 2009 - 4 answers

SuperDumbIdeaFilter: Alternatives to selling my car... like leasing it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2009 - 14 answers

How bad is it for me to leave my iPod classic in the car all the time? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Nov 23, 2009 - 10 answers

[ScienceFilter]: I want to drive a nuclear powered car. If nuclear power is good enough for submarines, why can't the technology be scaled down? Looking for big picture such as limitations, environment, storage, infrastructure and adaptations required.
posted by Funmonkey1 on Nov 23, 2009 - 25 answers

What could be some reasons why my gas mileage is very suddenly and dramatically craptastic? [more inside]
posted by desuetude on Nov 22, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for a Citroën C3 drivers manual. [more inside]
posted by swhitt on Nov 22, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm asking for my sister. And, yes I saw the previous sorta related mold questions but this is specific enough and those were long enough ago that I thought, perhaps, there might be some new mold-fighting technology or tactics: "We have a serious mold problem in our truck! Has anyone had success battling mold? [more inside]
posted by fieldtrip on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Maryland Accident, car totaled. Cops incorrectly say both drivers are at fault. Can anything be done? [more inside]
posted by anti social order on Nov 18, 2009 - 8 answers

Our family has grown 50% this year. Sadly, the laws of science are a harsh mistress, and my Toyota Echo is unable to grow at the same rate. What car would you recommend to replace it? [more inside]
posted by nickmark on Nov 17, 2009 - 26 answers

What the heck was this small, two seater (two car seats side by side) with three wheels and a completely open cab--not just a convertible, but no doors and no roof, that I saw driving down the road? It had turn signals, mirrors, license plate, etc. The guy driving it was wearing a lap belt and a helmet. It looked kind of like a Miata/four wheeler hybrid but had a model name on it...something like "sunfire" or "starfire", but I can't remember exactly. It also said "limited edition". I saw it in northern Virginia.
posted by anaelith on Nov 17, 2009 - 11 answers

So I bought a car from out of state...please help me with the logistics! [more inside]
posted by HopperFan on Nov 15, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the process to buying an used car in Ontario? [more inside]
posted by tksh on Nov 10, 2009 - 7 answers

My car lease is ending soon. I thought I wouldn't need a car for any longer than my lease terms. But now I do. What are my best options if I only need a car for a year or less? [more inside]
posted by frippsie on Nov 4, 2009 - 7 answers

While I was driving him home from the vet yesterday, the cat took a dump in his carrier, which was made of cloth. (He was in the front passenger seat.) [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Nov 3, 2009 - 18 answers

I just moved to Northern Virginia for a new job- how likely is it that my car with out of state plates will be ticketed or towed? [more inside]
posted by T.D. Strange on Nov 1, 2009 - 12 answers

My 2004 Mazda3 hatchback with about 20,000 miles on it won't start. [more inside]
posted by misskaz on Nov 1, 2009 - 14 answers

Does buying used through an auto-broker make sense for me? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Oct 31, 2009 - 3 answers

I want to buy a ski roof rack for my late(st) model Honda Civic. Any suggestions? I'm concerned about any impact on the fit (seals) and finish (paint) on my car. How justified is this paranoia? Also I will likely eventually want to carry bikes or other cargo.
posted by Wood on Oct 30, 2009 - 4 answers

How easy is it to flood a car? I think I might have. Does it sound likely and what do I do next? [more inside]
posted by grablife365 on Oct 29, 2009 - 24 answers

Physics question - involving cars, air, momentum, force, etc... Basically - how can I calculate the side force from a crosswind on my car at any given speed? [more inside]
posted by krisak on Oct 29, 2009 - 24 answers

I cannot unlock the trunk on my car! [more inside]
posted by zerobyproxy on Oct 29, 2009 - 2 answers

What's the best way to carry cargo on extended road trip with a mid-size SUV? [more inside]
posted by RobotVoodooPower on Oct 28, 2009 - 12 answers

Where did all the xB control arms go? [more inside]
posted by FatherDagon on Oct 27, 2009 - 2 answers

What's this creaking sound my car is making and how long should I wait to get it fixed? [more inside]
posted by pised on Oct 26, 2009 - 12 answers

How should I keep my under-maintained 1999 Mazda Protégé running safely for just a few more months? [more inside]
posted by fermata on Oct 23, 2009 - 14 answers

What are ways to estimate what a car and car insurance would cost me if I moved to San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by scazza on Oct 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Automobile accident: Did the seat belt fail? What should we do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2009 - 10 answers

BMW 530I will not start. [more inside]
posted by slowtree on Oct 19, 2009 - 16 answers

I need to hire a car to drive from Bristol, UK and to drop off in Haarlem Netherlands. Avis says no, europecar says no, hertz are difficult to get hold of. Suggestions? Recommendations?
posted by gonzo_ID on Oct 19, 2009 - 12 answers

Should I hire a personal injury attorney after being rear ended? [more inside]
posted by zzztimbo on Oct 18, 2009 - 22 answers

Just over two weeks ago a young friend bought used car from a dealer who's 80 miles away. The car came with serious engine problems. The dealer says they'll take it back for a refund but won't return the full price she paid. They say they'll keep their costs, but won't even discuss on the phone the amount they'll return. How best can she get all her money back? [more inside]
posted by anadem on Oct 15, 2009 - 9 answers

Theoretical brake wear: Do brake pads wear out faster, slower, or at the same rate if you brake later and harder than normal? [more inside]
posted by Liver on Oct 15, 2009 - 17 answers

What's a good present to buy a 25 year old newly licensed driver? [more inside]
posted by kerning on Oct 15, 2009 - 26 answers

Why (in the UK, or anywhere else where this applies) is it illegal to drive without wearing a seatbelt, but legal for bus passengers to sit, or even stand without one? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi on Oct 14, 2009 - 14 answers

What is the protocol for buying a new car in seemingly high demand and non-existent supply? When is a wait list really a wait list, and how do I actually get this car? [more inside]
posted by rabidsegue on Oct 12, 2009 - 17 answers

If I want to extend the life of the brakes on my car, how should I drive the hill close to my house? [more inside]
posted by SoulOnIce on Oct 11, 2009 - 25 answers

How do massive long-stay carparks (like those at airports), that have too many cars to keep track of individually, deal with the problem of cars that are never collected? [more inside]
posted by cdenman on Oct 9, 2009 - 10 answers

SUV backed over my tiny Miata, what should I do? [more inside]
posted by evilelf on Oct 8, 2009 - 28 answers

Can two road bicycles fit in a Toyota Matrix Wagon? I would fold the back seats down, lay them flat and take the front tires off.
posted by lonelyeconomist on Oct 8, 2009 - 7 answers

VolkswagenFilter: I'm going to be looking at a '99 VW Jetta (A4 body) in the next couple days and am wondering what, specifically, I should look for when I'm there. [more inside]
posted by dunkadunc on Oct 7, 2009 - 14 answers

How do I strap a walker to the top of a Pontiac Sunfire for a long distance trip? [more inside]
posted by klwatts on Oct 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Please educate me on car battery technology. [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Oct 2, 2009 - 14 answers

How can I get my elapsed time/"journey time" clock working again on my 2006 Outback? [more inside]
posted by icebourg on Oct 1, 2009 - 4 answers

I live in (urban) St. Louis city and 90% of my driving is 10 miles or less, non-highway. We've got a Honda Fit which satisfies our other needs (road trips, large loads, extra people). My Miata is nearing its end, and I'm shopping for a replacement. I believe I am a good candidate for an NEV (Neighborhood Electrical Vehicle), but I don't know where to start: what criteria I need to look at, the pros and cons of various vehicles, the overall costs, etc. Should I buy an NEV? How? [more inside]
posted by davebug on Oct 1, 2009 - 13 answers

What are some challenging, competitive games two people can play in a car (one being the driver)? [more inside]
posted by hamsterdam on Sep 30, 2009 - 28 answers

What's the best way to fix my driver's side mirror? [more inside]
posted by pemberkins on Sep 29, 2009 - 8 answers