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

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

I'm looking for a charity that will take a non-operational car, use it to train people in auto repair by fixing it, then sell it or give it to someone that needs a car. This is in the SF bay area. [more inside]
posted by EatenByAGrue on Jul 14, 2009 - 3 answers

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

My odometer has gone backwards by about 2000 miles. What caused this and should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by srrh on Apr 10, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a new car mechanic in Melbourne, Australia and/or tips for finding a reliable one in general... [more inside]
posted by Silentgoldfish on Mar 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Does anyone know of useful links or resources for running a car manufacturing company in India? [more inside]
posted by meta.mark on Mar 1, 2009 - 1 answer

What are the pros and cons of trying to switch heating systems from a traditional furnace to a waste oil heater that burns used gasoline engine oil, particularly for an automobile repair garage? [more inside]
posted by franklen on Feb 27, 2009 - 10 answers

From Washington state, but going to college in Massachusetts. What state should I register the car I just bought? [more inside]
posted by Maia on Jan 19, 2009 - 9 answers

[Posted for a friend:] I posted this a while back. Today I was talking with someone about the car, and he offered me $400 for it. He's coming back by on Monday. Quick recap: it's a high mileage 97 Hyundai Sonata with a busted transmission. [more inside]
posted by Mr. President Dr. Steve Elvis America on Jan 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for an antique automobile renter/dealer in Florida panhandle, South Alabama, or South Mississippi? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on Sep 18, 2008 - 0 answers

RaceCarFilter: I'm speccing out my rally car. What do I do about brakes? [more inside]
posted by Netzapper on Sep 12, 2008 - 2 answers

What is wrong with my car? [more inside]
posted by amro on Aug 14, 2008 - 31 answers

Are my car's dents worth fixing? [more inside]
posted by aliasless on Jun 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me stow more in my 4-door Civic sedan. [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 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 by nooneyouknow on Apr 30, 2008 - 21 answers

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

So after cleaning my car out of a snowbank and driving it about 100 yards the car just dies. It eventually restarts but a big BOOM seemed to come out of the exhaust as I start moving again. Did I break my car? [more inside]
posted by bitteroldman on Mar 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Do any of the various car search sites out there NOT require you to know in advance what make of car you want? [more inside]
posted by ArgentCorvid on Feb 12, 2008 - 11 answers

Tell me about remote starters for cars. [more inside]
posted by damn dirty ape on Feb 10, 2008 - 16 answers

Two mechanics have given up. Help me diagnose my car. [more inside]
posted by frobozz on Jan 19, 2008 - 19 answers

CarMaintenanceFilter: Do I really need new spark plugs and a fuel-injector cleaning when I just got them done? [more inside]
posted by bitteroldman on Dec 12, 2007 - 12 answers

Do I need an AWD car for regular trips from Montreal to Vermont? [more inside]
posted by googly on Oct 31, 2007 - 10 answers

UsedCarFilter: Is buying used from a rental car company, specifically Enterprise, a good idea? First hand experiences appreciated. [more inside]
posted by Cogito on Sep 14, 2007 - 26 answers

The unmarked black cars cars: why is their existence a secret? [more inside]
posted by univac on Sep 8, 2007 - 14 answers

For about a week, I've noticed a "hot" smell coming from my engine. I don't know how to describe it except that it smells like an iron that has been left on. What is it? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Aug 21, 2007 - 13 answers

My hatchback car (Honda Fit) doesn't have a separately-locking trunk or glovebox. Can I add a lock-box or secret compartment somewhere inside the car for stashing a few items, for those times I must turn over my keys (parking garage, valet)? Ideally I'd only be securing/concealing 3 deck-of-cards-sized items: iPod, GPS, EZPass. There are no official Honda accessories that do this, nor can I find any Fit-fanatic mods that have addressed it.
posted by xo on Aug 1, 2007 - 4 answers

Would I be making a mistake or a great choice to buy a 2002 Inifinity I35 that I only plan to keep and finance for 36 months? [more inside]
posted by jspierre on Jul 6, 2007 - 5 answers

Question about cruise control vs. a special acceleration/coasting technique in terms of fuel efficiency. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Jun 14, 2007 - 11 answers

BuickFilter: I have an '86 Buick Century 4-cylinder (it's the "Iron Duke" motor). Yes, I know, hot. I think I need a new starter. What do you think? [more inside]
posted by Mister_A on Apr 2, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm going to have to start driving many many miles throughout the week...let's say around 500-600. What kind of car should I get? [more inside]
posted by taumeson on Mar 28, 2007 - 34 answers

Twice in 2 months rats have chewed the transmission cable in my girlfriend's car, how do we get them to stop! [more inside]
posted by zaphod on Mar 5, 2007 - 14 answers

My alarm won't let me start my car. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by kables on Jan 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Searching for cars by interior space? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Jan 2, 2007 - 11 answers

Going out of town for 3 months...should I store my truck? [more inside]
posted by GalaxieFiveHundred on Dec 15, 2006 - 7 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

What's rattling under the hood of my car? [more inside]
posted by one_bean on Oct 20, 2006 - 6 answers

Car-filter: There is something squealy and squeeking on my automobile-type machine. Help clueless person. [more inside]
posted by typewriter on Oct 19, 2006 - 15 answers

I just received a bill for taxes on a car I sold in 2001. The taxes are for 2001, 2002, 2003. I have the VIN - but I've moved about 8 times since then, and am not hopeful that I can find a copy of the bill of sale or transfer of title. How can I prove that I didn't own the car during that time? [more inside]
posted by barnone on Sep 11, 2006 - 10 answers

Why does my 2006 Toyota Corolla LE make so much noise when I start the car in the morning? [more inside]
posted by jadanzzy on Aug 30, 2006 - 6 answers

I need to be in Sheffield, UK over Christmas (from evening Christmas Day until the day after Boxing Day). I don't have a drivers licence or a car. The only way I can think to accomplish this would be to learn to drive in the time between now and then, buy a cheap car on eBay (a Volvo?), get it insured and hit the highway. [more inside]
posted by dance on Aug 22, 2006 - 27 answers

Suggestions to replace a 1995 Volvo 850? [more inside]
posted by perissodactyl on May 19, 2006 - 7 answers

So we need to rent a car for 2 months this summer, and most car rental agencies are quoting us numbers in excess of $2 or 3K. What Would The Green Do? [more inside]
posted by yellowcandy on Apr 2, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm thinking about buying a new car in the next year. I live in Seattle, Washington, where the sales tax is about 8.8%, but I visit Oregon frequently, where there is no sales tax. Would there be any drawbacks to buying the car in Oregon to avoid the sales tax? I would still register and insure it in Washington.
posted by matildaben on Mar 17, 2006 - 18 answers

What kind of car is the safest to drive? There are lots of studies on which cars are best in a crash, but I suspect that some cars crash less often than others, so I am interested in statistics that take the rate of accidents as well as crashworthiness into account. [more inside]
posted by procrastination on Dec 27, 2005 - 24 answers

What happens when a Hybrid car (i.e. Prius) runs out of gas? Can it keep driving on the battery? [more inside]
posted by clgregor on Dec 22, 2005 - 10 answers

Car Question. My speedometer just broke. How worried should I be? [more inside]
posted by oddman on Dec 10, 2005 - 23 answers

Hey! Know a good subaru repair shop in Palo Alto? What about the Mission side of SF? [more inside]
posted by metaculpa on Dec 9, 2005 - 9 answers