I reply to a fair number of L.A. travel questions here and many of the answers (including mine) often contain dire warnings about traffic. This happens even if traffic isn't directly related to the question being asked.
So, visitors to our fair city, how bad was the traffic
really, and what information/advice can I give to newbie LA tourists who drive?
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posted by Room 641-A
on Apr 29, 2013 -
60 answers
It's time to switch my kids from regular car seats to booster seats and I can't figure out which to buy or what features I should be looking for. If you've gone through this, can you please share your experiences to help me make a decision?
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posted by zarq
on Nov 18, 2012 -
8 answers
Getting from San Francisco to Mountain View every weekday over the summer, but don't currently own a car. How should I do it?
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posted by 3491again
on May 12, 2012 -
12 answers
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 -
15 answers
Transporting-Cars-Filter: My brother is working on the mines in Western Australia and would like to get his jeep or scooter transported from Gold Coast to Perth / Karratha. Any idea how to do this as cheaply as possible? Brother has heard that rail freight is a less expensive option.
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posted by mjao
on Aug 6, 2010 -
3 answers
good research materials on the subject of electric cars, 3d modeling and/or entrepreneurship?
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posted by groovinkim
on Jul 20, 2009 -
4 answers
I recently had stitches on the underside of my big toe and second toe on my left foot and four days later, it's time to go back to work. Unfortunately, I drive a stick shift.
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posted by vkxmai
on Jul 29, 2007 -
12 answers
Visiting San Diego this weekend: do we need a rental car, and is there anything secret and great near Seaworld that we should see? (esp. good coffeeshops for hanging around in?)
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posted by LobsterMitten
on Jun 4, 2007 -
24 answers
Looking for car *brands* currently sold at dealerships in the United States.
I've got a 40+ member list (after the jump) that strikes me as fairly exhaustive but I also have this nagging feeling that I'm missing one or more "niche" brands.
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posted by The Confessor
on May 9, 2006 -
18 answers
Why do people in Los Angeles usually refer to their numbered highways with "the" (for example, US 101 is "the one-oh-one")?
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posted by armage
on Feb 28, 2006 -
117 answers
Does anyone have any experience with
zipcar? I have to get rid of my car but would like an alternative to occassional rentals. Also, ancillarily, any advice on donating an old but much beloved car to charity?
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posted by helcat
on Dec 17, 2004 -
19 answers
