Out-of-stater thinking about buying a car at auction in Pennsylvania. The title isn't at the auction house, but at a "messenger service" in town. Is this standard practice?
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posted by zxcvz
on Sep 4, 2011 -
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Multi-part questions about the security of the roof-top luggage box I just installed on my car.
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posted by colin_l
on Aug 22, 2011 -
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I just got back from a 500 mile road trip on the New York Thruway. Spotted three cars with Hawaiian license plates. I have never seen
one before. Obviously, they didn't drive to the mainland. Two were older cars, mid-ninety's econoboxes, one a big SUV. About how much would it cost to ship a car from the islands, or did they just bring their plates and buy a car locally?
posted by Marky
on Aug 20, 2011 -
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A lady hit my car when it was parked at a mall. I have her insurance details and she is willing to take responsibility.
My dilemma is this:
- Even though this is a minor accident (scrath on the side) its going to show up on carfax as a accident - Correct???
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posted by r2d2
on Aug 19, 2011 -
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How can I get the best deal on a car? Based on my
previous question, I haven't decided if I am going to buy or lease. For either path, what techniques and tactics should I employ to get the best deal. Where can I find reliable information on prices? Do I play dealers off of one another? This question is not about buying vs. leasing. Let's just assume I am going to buy one car and lease another. How do I get the best deal on both?
posted by jasondigitized
on Aug 19, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm buying my first used car from a person in my town. In what order to I get license plates, receive the title, and so on?
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posted by critzer
on Aug 17, 2011 -
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I just bought an electric car -- Nissan Leaf -- and I am curious about what it'd take to start a commercial quick charging station in my area (Santa Monica, California). How do I best frame my thinking and analysis?
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posted by haykinson
on Aug 17, 2011 -
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I have a all wheel drive vehicle. A number of years ago all four tires were replaced , they have never been rotated. Now the fronts will not pass inspection but the rears probably have about 40% of tread left. I understand that one can ruin the transfer case if one runs different sized tires on this and many other all wheel drives. I would like to buy two of the exact same tires, which are still available, and put those on the back and put the old tires on the front. Do you think that the difference in diameter between the new tires and the partially worn ones will cause a problem with the drive train?
posted by flummox
on Aug 16, 2011 -
14 answers
Name that font: What font is commonly used on car dashboards? Not for the speedometer numbers and such, but for the 'Unleaded Fuel Only', or the 'Service Engine Soon' text?
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posted by Wild_Eep
on Aug 13, 2011 -
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Help me decide how to finance my vehicle purchases. I need to get two cars for my family. Could be new, could be used. I want both of these cars to have very high safety ratings. Everything else doesn't really matter. I could pay cash for two new cars, but that just seems stupid to do on a depreciating asset. Is the best course of action to find two used, yet reasonably new cars and pay cash? What if we like having new cars? Should we just lease two new vehicles? I have read that the best course of action is to buy a used car and drive it into the ground. That's great, but what if I leave the country again in 5 years. And do I really want to be driving around in a
Hooptie in ten years. How do I approach the whole buy new / used, lease issue.
posted by jasondigitized
on Aug 10, 2011 -
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Car battery dead at JFK long term parking after 3 week business trip. Port Authority Customer Care jumped it but it wouldn't keep a charge. What the hell do I do now?
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posted by spicynuts
on Aug 8, 2011 -
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I would like to not feel panicky when things go wrong with my car. Where can I learn the basics of how cars work and how to troubleshoot them?
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posted by JDHarper
on Aug 7, 2011 -
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What should I look for in a used car with a turbocharged engine? Saab 9-5 2.3T.
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posted by czytm
on Aug 4, 2011 -
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I want to put a sunroof in my 88 Ford F150. Other than leaks , what are some things I need to consider before cutting a hole in my roof ?
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posted by 70klicks
on Aug 3, 2011 -
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Im interested in the new 40 mpg hyundai accents they cost around 16000 i was just wondering assumeing i have no credit rateing at all ( ive never used a credit card ect cetra)
was just wondering that the monthly payments would probably come to.
Also if theres any programs in pennsylvannia for high mpg car trade in or programs to help a financialy um disadvantaged person get a new car
posted by quseio
on Jul 28, 2011 -
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I am going on a road trip next week that will include Ithaca, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and points in between. I'd love some suggestions of fun, amazing, quirky, or air conditioned things to do along the way. We'll be coordinating rest stops so any 'in between' suggestions would be especially appreciated. Moderately physically active OK, strenuous not so much. Trip includes very small children.
posted by bq
on Jul 21, 2011 -
22 answers
What is the best option for getting a car for four months while on vacation in the US?
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posted by strekker
on Jul 14, 2011 -
9 answers
Prius or Insight owners with Yakima or Thule roof racks: How much of a hit do you take on your gas mileage just from having the rack on the roof? (i.e. no bikes, skis, or cargo box on top)
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posted by takenRoad
on Jul 8, 2011 -
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I've seen several solid orange license plates with black or navy lettering on them in the Chicagoland area in the past couple of days. A couple have been dealer plates, but I think not all of them. The Secretary of State and similar websites won't acknowledge the existence of these plates at all, and the closest I can find on Google are plates from decades and decades ago that obviously wouldn't be street legal today.
What do these mysterious orange plates signify?
posted by Rallon
on Jun 25, 2011 -
7 answers
What's the math to figure out my speed and mileage after going to a larger tire?
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posted by gally99
on Jun 20, 2011 -
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[CarDetailingFilter]Just finished washing the wife's car. There is an odd substance on the back windshield and on the passenger side rear quarter panel. Not sure how to get it off. Details inside...
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posted by kuanes
on Jun 19, 2011 -
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I've got a 2003 Honda Element, which I love and have recommended to others. But I miss good gas mileage and the fun of driving a sporty car.
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posted by fivesavagepalms
on Jun 16, 2011 -
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Got some used cars and I need to sell them, but I am not a used dealer nor do I want to be. Need some buyers. How can I find them?
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posted by avrobie
on Jun 9, 2011 -
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How best to remove an unidentified mineral substance/residue from the hood of my car?
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posted by bepe
on Jun 7, 2011 -
15 answers
Need help - quickly - finding a statistic about Chicago downtown commuters
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posted by LSK
on Jun 1, 2011 -
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Worth reporting a hit and run? Someone backed into my legally parked car even though they had a TON of room. i jumped out of the car but they ignored me and drove slowly away.
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posted by ziggly
on May 24, 2011 -
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Help me choose a new car: I'm in the UK, and I want a small 4-door with long warranty, low mpg and low emissions.
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posted by Coobeastie
on May 17, 2011 -
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Went to get my smog test done today. I almost passed it. The problem was that my engine is running a TINY bit too rich. There were more hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide coming out of my car's tailpipe than C.A.R.B. would have liked. The guy that was working at the smog test place was nice enough not to red flag my car for not having my pre-cat.
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posted by RaDeuX
on May 12, 2011 -
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Another kitty question.
My kitten will shortly have been with me for two weeks, and I plan to start letting her go outside. At first it will be supervised sessions only, but I want to eventually put in a cat flap and let her outdoors during the day time whenever she wants. What can I do to keep her as safe as possible?
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posted by lollusc
on May 9, 2011 -
27 answers
So, despite my historical protestations to the contrary, I have found that it is no longer to function as a decent and well-rounded human being without being the owner of a car, which I can drive to the bottle shop and eventually crash and die in.
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posted by tumid dahlia
on May 8, 2011 -
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