_Other_ than Best Buy, how/where would one obtain a replacement car audio system near Durham, NC? I have no idea where to shop. I'm OK with installing it myself if it's not too involved, but installed is good too.
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posted by amtho
on May 1, 2013 -
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My SO and I have a 1999 Lexus ES 300 with low miles (ca. 80K). We use it mostly on the weekend for errands. The car is in more or less good driving condition, but parking on the streets and Boston winters are taking their toll cosmetically. Dealership recommended $5100 in repairs on its recent checkup--nearly the value of the car--and we're wondering which repairs are worthwhile, which are overpriced and should be done elsewhere, and which can be skipped.
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posted by Calamity Jen
on Mar 5, 2013 -
20 answers
I realize this is an incredibly weird question. I'm having a total hip replacement, and I would like to keep the bones they take outta me. Is it possible the hospital will let me, or are there laws against this? I live in the U.S.
posted by amandi
on Feb 28, 2013 -
19 answers
I have a few Bormioli Rocco Frigoverre glass pitchers with hermetic lids like
this one and
these, but one is missing a lid and the other lid is beginning to crack, after long wear. It seems like the factory does not sell replacement lids. Anyone else able to get replacement lids? If not, what have people done for a replacement?
posted by answergrape
on Feb 5, 2013 -
1 answer
So I have my father's father's retirement pocketwatch. My father gave it to me almost twenty years ago and it has never worked. Recently I pulled it out of the china cabinet and tried to fix it myself following some youtube tutorials. Unfortunately I forgot that I am clumsy and bad at not losing small things. Long story slightly longer, I lost/broke a couple pieces. At that point I took it to a jeweler/watchmaker and he could not fix my mistake. Now I'm wondering if I can just replace the entire internal mechanism of the watch while keeping the part that has my Grandpa's name on it. I'm having no luck finding anything online.
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posted by runcibleshaw
on Jan 7, 2013 -
6 answers
My beloved cat died five months ago, and I miss him every day. A friend has a kitten she needs to find a home for, and asked if I would take him on, as she knew I would like another cat one day. I'm not sure. How do I tell if this is a good idea?
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posted by indienial
on Dec 21, 2012 -
33 answers
Lands' End used to make what they called a heavyweight shirt. It was 100% cotton, tagless, fabric was a little coarse and it had a very satisfying weight. They also weren't too long and fit my somewhat-short torso well. They don't make it anymore! Do you know the shirts I'm talking about? Have you found a replacement?
posted by curious nu
on Dec 4, 2012 -
3 answers
The reminder bristles on my Sonicare brush head have already faded to the halfway point. Is it wise to continue using it until the 3-month mark or should I switch to the next unused brush head?
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posted by neitherly
on Nov 27, 2012 -
8 answers
My husband has a phone I'd like to replace as a gift for him, and I want to be sure I understand what I'm getting into.
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posted by ersatzkat
on Nov 9, 2012 -
6 answers
Thanks to Sandy, it'll be a couple of months before I have access to a gym. If I describe my usual barbell routine below the fold, can anyone recommend bodyweight exercises that target approximately the same muscles without any equipment?
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posted by d. z. wang
on Nov 8, 2012 -
11 answers
Looking for recommendations for an iTunes replacement to sync podcasts with an Android phone.
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posted by dforemsky
on Oct 30, 2012 -
6 answers
What internal Hard drive can I purchase for an iMac 20" G5 computer?
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posted by hdh
on Jul 2, 2012 -
12 answers
How do i talk to my doctor about switching my prescription from Vicodin(hydrocodone)/Tramadol to oxycodone?
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posted by isopropyl
on Jun 8, 2012 -
17 answers
I have a Mandarina Duck trolley case - carry-on luggage for flying - and one of the wheels has broken. I am trying to find a replacement to buy and fit myself, but have had no luck to date. Can anyone please advise or help? Many thanks, Kevin
posted by hruntlefoot
on May 27, 2012 -
2 answers
Electronic transfers have not replaced checks in the United States to the same degree as in most other Western countries. What are the technical and cultural reasons underlying this?
posted by dave99
on Apr 29, 2012 -
48 answers
Is the Nikon D7000 likely to be replaced this year? If so, how much cheaper will new D7000 bodies be after it happens?
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posted by Beardman
on Apr 28, 2012 -
4 answers
A few days ago the New York Times discontinued the New York Times Front Page podcast. Help me find a replacement. I'm looking for a short (5-10 minutes) podcast that gives a quick overview of the news of the day.
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posted by bswinburn
on Apr 3, 2012 -
4 answers
I have a faulty Nikon D80 with two superb lenses. What model is its natural successor, and what is the best quality lens I can get bundled with it?
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posted by 0bvious
on Mar 8, 2012 -
19 answers
Need specific mac buying advice: I marinated my 2008 MacBook in coffee this morning and will likely need to replace it after work today or tomorrow.
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posted by midmarch snowman
on Nov 30, 2011 -
19 answers
Replacing battery in an Acer Aspire One with one from a different Aspire One design?
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posted by LSK
on Nov 16, 2011 -
1 answer
I want to make home-made insoles for my Vivo Barefoot boots. What material could I use that's non-cushioned and thin?
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posted by Not Supplied
on Nov 12, 2011 -
13 answers
What's a reasonable price for having the engine of a 2004 Jeep Liberty replaced in Northern New Jersey?
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posted by thudthwacker
on Sep 28, 2011 -
10 answers
High-end boutique jeweler delivered a custom ring with an obvious inclusion in the stone. Another jeweler saw the ring, was very surprised and said I absolutely should expect a replacement of the stone. Help me approach/phrase the replacement request?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 4, 2011 -
10 answers
I need to buy a replacement freewheel body, but I can't find anywhere that stocks it online. Other than calling around to every local bike store in the Bay Area, where could I find one?
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posted by kdar
on Jul 13, 2011 -
6 answers
My 5.5 year old laptop is about to give up the ghost - can you point me in the right direction for a new one?
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posted by SNWidget
on May 20, 2011 -
23 answers
I think I lost my Verizon phone. I had the same phone for the past 3 years, and I know that I was due for a new one for the past year. I do not have insurance, not that I know of at least. So, how do I go about replacing this phone? I am so confused... Will I have to pay for the new phone? (I am from another country, so I still do not fully understand how the cell phone stuff works here.)
posted by kuju
on May 18, 2011 -
7 answers
My
2004 Tiburon GT SE needs a clutch replacement but I can't decide if putting that much money into the car is worth it. How much can I expect to pay a mechanic to perform the work? I'm guessing in the $1K range but I don't know. And if so, does it make sense to put that money into car that's almost 8 years old? I bought it used a few years ago and still owe $5K on it, so dumping it isn't an option. It has only 54K miles and is otherwise in very good condition. How should I proceed?
posted by Jamesonian
on May 17, 2011 -
10 answers
Can I replace an entire car door & fender on the cheap with junkyard parts and parts ordered online?
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posted by Jennifer S.
on May 14, 2011 -
8 answers
My house needs new windows. I do not want the traditional window salesman vinyl. Every home renovation board seems to be geared to step 17 (this brand, this thing) in the process. And every window sales place feels scamtastic. What's step 1 to getting the windows I need?
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posted by Gucky
on Apr 30, 2011 -
13 answers
Going overseas in 4 and both by debit and credit card stopped working. Can I get a replacement or open a new account and get a card in time in Australia?
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posted by Admira
on Apr 16, 2011 -
13 answers
My headlight in my 2003 Civic Hybrid went out. Before I knew it my father had purchased a new bulb and attempted to replace it. The report: he had to unplug the battery to reach the headlight apparatus (?!) so now my anti-theft radio will no longer play (because why would anyone want to steal a Honda if the dinky factory-installed radio doesn't work?!). Furthermore the light he got was the wrong kind so my headlight has not even been fixed.
So I've looked up the details on resetting the radio and I need to take it to the dealership to get it reset. I am hoping this won't cost anything but, since my light hasn't been replaced, should I just get the headlight bulb replaced there as well? Has anyone bothered getting this done at the dealership or should I just attempt to replace the light myself after I've brought it back from getting the radio fixed?
posted by Lt. Bunny Wigglesworth
on Jan 2, 2011 -
20 answers
