My car was rear ended last night and it's starting to look like the guy who hit me does not have a driver's license or insurance. So I'm not really sure what my next move is.
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posted by dhammond
on Nov 13, 2011 -
20 answers
I know very little about car tires. Having problems finding a Blizzak-type winter tire, and retailer of same, for lady friend's older car. Advice gratefully accepted!
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Nov 11, 2011 -
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I just had to replace my car's entire powertrain. What could've happened? How do I prevent it from happening AGAIN?
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posted by julthumbscrew
on Nov 7, 2011 -
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What's the best way to access a car in L.A. for two weeks without going through a traditional car rental agency?
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posted by enzymatic
on Nov 4, 2011 -
10 answers
We are looking for the best food-related stops on our drive from Washington D.C. to central Connecticut.
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posted by Xalf
on Nov 4, 2011 -
8 answers
Are there any tips on dealing with "Buy Here/Pay Here" dealers? Are there any alternatives for someone with not-so-great credit?
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posted by daninnj
on Nov 3, 2011 -
19 answers
I'm trying to track down an old Daily Show clip that featured one of the anchors mocking news coverage of a teenager attempting to jump a car and failing.
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posted by Tell Me No Lies
on Oct 29, 2011 -
3 answers
Hi! I'm a 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, and my turn-signals have stopped working! What do you think is wrong with me, and how much will David likely have to spend to get me working again?
posted by davidmsc
on Oct 20, 2011 -
12 answers
My car has started making a grinding noise. A trip to the mechanic is in order, but before I go I'd like to have an idea of what the problem might be.
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posted by helloknitty
on Oct 20, 2011 -
16 answers
Looking for suggestions for a convenient (and delicious?) place to meet a friend traveling through Chicago with a small dog.
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posted by quiet coyote
on Oct 19, 2011 -
6 answers
As I was pulling away from the parking spot along the street this morning, my car ran over this
gray light
metal thing. I'm guessing that this cantaloupe-sized object fell off from the bottom of my car, but what is it and is this
vital??
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posted by of strange foe
on Oct 18, 2011 -
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My car was recently totaled. I'm switching to Zipcar, but I've read that Zipcar's insurance isn't enough (e.g.,
here and
here). Which parts of my current insurance policy should I keep?
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posted by morninj
on Oct 17, 2011 -
9 answers
Just had our car registered with the DMV and got the 2012 tags. Also took it into the mechanic. His advice was to get another car, because this one is about shot. I haven't put the stickers on the car yet. Should I save them for the new car we'll be getting in less than two months? Will this save me money? Or is it non-transferrable to the new vehicle?
posted by Spyder's Game
on Oct 13, 2011 -
10 answers
Aftermarket Car Alarm and Leaky Windshield Question (1st Gen. Legacy Wagon Content) (Not
too long).
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posted by Chutzler
on Oct 11, 2011 -
2 answers
I'm looking for a car that fits me. I'm 6'5", 300# and in the US, and would like something with reasonable economy, but still decent performance. I would prefer 4WD capability. Suggestions?
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posted by DaveP
on Oct 2, 2011 -
27 answers
In Massachusetts: Yesterday on my way to work, going about five miles per hour in morning traffic, I bumped the car in front of me. (My fault; I was totally distracted by the kid waiting for a school bus who looked like he was about to run into the middle of the street.) We pulled off to the side of the road and I took a look at the "damage" -- a couple of scratches to the paint on the (plastic) bumper....
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posted by shamash
on Sep 27, 2011 -
19 answers
I am looking into buying a Honda Civic with some after market modifications. Please help me decide if this car is worth buying.
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posted by SharkLangasta
on Sep 27, 2011 -
19 answers
Got a really weird call from a car insurance company after a minor accident. How does the car insurance system work in Australia?
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posted by vidur
on Sep 27, 2011 -
10 answers
What brand of car is
this? I saw it in Iceland, I don't recognize it. There were no marks or words on the back. Over to you petrol-heads.
posted by priorpark17
on Sep 27, 2011 -
5 answers
What were
all these Ferraris (and some Porsches and Lotuses and a Tesla) doing in Paris at Place de La Concorde Sunday, 25 September, 2011?
posted by plinth
on Sep 26, 2011 -
2 answers
Someone hit my car while it was parked and damaged the bumper, which was already damaged before she hit it. How do I handle this?
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posted by JustDerek
on Sep 25, 2011 -
10 answers
So I've lived in beautiful San Francisco, California since 2005, but I've recently started a job down in Sunnyvale. I can take Caltrain down there, but it's an hour's trip plus half an hour on either end to get from home/work to the Caltrain station in question. This is not sustainable, so I'd like to move south. I'm 31, single, and a city boy from way back, so moving to The Suburbs gives me pause. Also, I sold the only car I've ever owned back in '05 shortly after I moved here. So I have two questions:
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 19, 2011 -
10 answers
The stereo on my Toyota Aygo has an iPod jack, but the sound is AWFUL. If it's loud enough to hear, there's as much hiss as there is music. I've tried every possible volume adjustments between iPod/stereo. Will one of these
headphone amps help?
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posted by cilantro
on Sep 6, 2011 -
17 answers
If I can afford a car outright but it will almost completely wipe out my savings should I get a partial loan anyway?
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posted by Silentgoldfish
on Sep 6, 2011 -
16 answers
top gear taught me cars are protecting their occupants from lightning by working pretty much like a faraday cage. they also taught me car companies don't really test this. I drive an audi TT convertible with not much more than
a bit of cloth above my head in thunderstorms. should I be scared of lightning or am I still inside a faraday cage?
posted by krautland
on Sep 4, 2011 -
19 answers
I'm going to be buying a used car soon, for around $3000. Unfortunately, Consumer Reports doesn't have a reliability chart for beaters.
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posted by freshwater
on Sep 3, 2011 -
20 answers
Considering buying an old pickup truck (Hilux), and teaching myself how to maintain/repair it. Where to begin?
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posted by MetaMonkey
on Sep 3, 2011 -
9 answers
