How would you make a well-running car or pickup truck look, smell, and/or sound like an eyesore/deathtrap/junker without affecting its real abilities or safety? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2008 - 31 answers

Is it possible to cancel a uhaul truck reservation on the uhaul website? [more inside]
posted on Sep 19, 2008 - 2 answers

Which highways (or roads) should i avoid while driving a van in NY? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Should I get a new catalytic converter for my truck? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Rental truck to NYC: Which streets on my route forbid such vehicles? Which streets would be just plain inconvenient to drive on with such vehicles? [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2008 - 7 answers

Please help me figure out what's wrong with my truck. It's driving me nuts! [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2008 - 6 answers

Nearly a year ago I blew out my right from tire on my 2001 Toyota Tacoma. It is also a PreRunner and TRD. My tires are Dayton Timberline AT (all terrain) size 265/75R16. I could only afford on at the time but knew I would be needing three more soon. I checked my tire size in order to get multiple estimates from all the local companies and I realized they had put on a 265/70R16 on accident. I have driven nearly 20,000 miles on the oddly matched tires and had them rotated 6 months ago. Should I be worried about and damage to my truck? I've called the company and they apologized and offered to give me 4 new tires, one for free and all at the 75 size. They also said they would match the competitors price which was 50 dollars cheaper because I was a loyal customer.He then assured me that no damaged could have been done from their error. They were unable to acquire the 4 new tires I originally had and are now looking for something of equivalently quality. Should I go to a mechanic or trust the tire place who already charged me for one tire and delivered a smaller cheaper one .
posted on Aug 23, 2008 - 10 answers

I'll be moving to Chicago from Minneapolis at the end of the month, and I'm trying to figure out the best (read: easiest/cheapest) way to get 3 people's bedroom furniture plus a living room out there. There's a lot of good advice on askme already, but I thought with ever-increasing gas prices I'd see if new alternatives have popped up. [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 5 answers

Should I dump my SUV? I have a 2006 Expedition, I've only put 12,000 miles on it since I purchased it new. My commute is 12 miles round trip and I only drive it in the winter and when it rains in the spring and summer, I bike on all other days. My concern is two fold. First, I am currently under water on my loan and will have to come up with around $5,000 on a trade or private sale. Second, if I keep the vehicle am I effectively throwing good money after bad, will this vehicle be unsellable / undriveable in a few years. I know that my question requires some prognostication, but I would appreciate some opinions.
posted on May 23, 2008 - 27 answers

Moving from California to Toronto, how can we do it cheaply? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Does the Hypertech Max Energy Programmer really increase fuel economy for trucks and SUVs? If so, why do auto manufacturers not simply include them in their vehicles so as to beat out the competition? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 8 answers

where can i get a stock honeycomb grill for a 2003 ford ranger, just like this one? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 5 answers

What should I ask the mechanic to do to get my 1995 truck running smoother again? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 10 answers

Anyone have any recommendations on where to have a GM Diesel truck fixed in east Atlanta? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you help me figure out what model of Ford Pick-up truck these parts can fit? (links to large pictures of parts and serial numbers inside) [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm moving to California. What's the cheapest way to haul my crap--including a small sports car--for 1,700 miles? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 14 answers

movingfilter: moving halfway across the country. i'm about to make a rental truck reservation, what's the best choice? the thing is the 12' truck is $617 while the 16' truck $459. what gives? the move is roughly 2000 miles. will the 4' extra end up costing me more in the long run due to increased gas mileage? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - 26 answers

Why do slow-moving lorries (trucks) invariably choose to pull out to pass another truck at the bottom of a hill? [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2007 - 15 answers

Canada + moving truck rental + interprovincial move = only u-haul? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2007 - 9 answers

semi-loud clicking sound when i step on the gas, cycle through the gears...what is it? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2007 - 8 answers

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

To which vintage British (?) manufactured lorry or commercial vehicle does this radiator part belong? Photos follow. [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2007 - 4 answers

A "wide load" vehicle on the highway seems to always have a sign on the back to indicate that it's a "wide load", but the sign doesn't say "wide load". Instead, it has the letter "D" in the middle of it, and red/white vertical bars. Why a "D"? What does the "D" stand for? Why not just have the sign say "WIDE LOAD"? I'm in Canada, if this is something that'd be different in other countries.
posted on Apr 20, 2007 - 11 answers

What the heck are these pump handle thingies on the back of this truck? I am seeing more and more full sized trucks (which appear to be personal vehicles, not corporate vehicles) with these pumps on the tool box. It looks like the pump handle you would use to pump gas INTO your car, and clearly it's attached to some kind of pump, but I don't see and reservoirs on the truck which would lead me to believe these pump handles are used to pump something OUT of the truck. Anyway, photo inside... Would love to know what the heck they are...
posted on Mar 23, 2007 - 10 answers

How do PODs stack up vs. moving trucks, in terms of the amount of stuff one can fit inside? I know the cubic footage in each, but... how much of that can actually be used? Looking for info from people who have moved (or helped someone move) using both. [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2007 - 14 answers

Moving from Seattle back to San Francisco this weekend - weather looks interesting to drive in! Any advice for a California (non-winter) driver during these icy times? [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2007 - 17 answers

Need advice on where to buy toy trucks and / or other small-sized construction vehicles that have moving parts. [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I prove to the DMV that the lien on the car I just bought has been paid off? The secured party listed on the title (a bank) was bought by FCNB bank and then by BB&T bank. [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2006 - 8 answers

What was the original size wheels/tires that came on the 1963 Ford Ranchero? Thanks in advance!
posted on Oct 20, 2006 - 6 answers

Ambiguous signage-filter: "No trucks over 6 wheels in left lane." [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2006 - 3 answers

ATL residents: Have you seen an ice cream truck painted with Cartoon Network characters around town? If so, do you have any idea how to get in contact with the owner?
posted on Sep 20, 2006 - 5 answers

I have a small commute (10 minutes) and I want a small truck. Real small. [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2006 - 8 answers

Do I have any shot of fixing my 1984 Ford F150 power steering leak on my own? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2006 - 3 answers

Help identify a very strange truck seen in Queens, NY. Scanners, cameras and GPS Oh My! [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 9 answers

96 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6: my truck idles low and i think my spark plugs are misfiring [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 2 answers

Is it possible to fit a queen-sized mattress and boxspring in a full-sized pickup truck? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm looking at used pickup trucks in California. Some of the listings on craigslist are described as having salvage titles. What precisely does this mean? Would a service like Carfax tell me why the vehicle has a salvage title? If this isn't something to be avoided at all costs, what should I ask a mechanic to look for in checking out the truck? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2006 - 10 answers

Where can I find a resource with information about buying and converting a truck or bus? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2006 - 4 answers

We need a new (used) vehicle, but can't decide what we're seeking...I'd like to hear some more opinions from disinterested parties. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2005 - 15 answers

What is the best grease to lube my truck chassis? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2005 - 3 answers

I was in Philadelphia last week and saw an odd looking "truck" parked near the on/off ramps of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. It was a dull yellow, very boxy with large flat windshields front and back. You can almost make it out in this Google Satellite map: Map It's NOT the Ducks, I saw and ID those without problem. This looked like a highway or railroad service truck. What was it? Thanks!
posted on Apr 27, 2005 - 3 answers

I was just cleaning my new truck, a 2003 Ford F150, and I noted that there is a coaxial cable and what looks like a power cable near the floor in the middle. What does it do? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2005 - 4 answers

FishFilter? Why do some refrigerated trucks display the word "FISH" in big red letters? Used to see it a lot in Texas. Have never seen it in California. Big ol' mystery. Is it an acronym? A bad-smell warning? WTF???
posted on Feb 4, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm in Toronto, currently just northeast of Queen's Park Crescent. Why have there been trucks blowing their horns outside my window for the past two hours?
posted on Dec 1, 2004 - 13 answers

I'm having problems with an 87' Nissan truck (5-speed). Recently when its been sitting for a day or so, me engine doesn't want to turn over at all when I turn the key and all I get is this "click" sound that is identical to how my old car sounded when my alternator went out. The thing is, if I turn the key a few times, it'll start and its fine for the rest of the day when I try to start the car. This "clicking" thing has happened a few times now, and I don't think its the battery (lights and everything work perfectly, and no problems with engine turning over when no click sound). Any ideas what might be wrong (gut instant says alternator is going, but just seeing if any other ideas).
posted on Feb 2, 2004 - 21 answers

I've recently taken my truck out of active service and am only driving about once a week, often less. The tires always seem to be low when I do take it out. It's not the first time I've noticed an infrequently-used car losing tire pressure. Why does this happen? And what can I do to ensure that, if I put my car into long-term storage, it doesn't wind up with 4 complete flats?
posted on Feb 1, 2004 - 8 answers