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  • How should you 'break-in' a new car?
    Breaking-In a New Car Most manufacturers have recommendations in the handbooks.Basically you start off treating the engine very...
  • Is there a way to trade in your car if you are upside-down on the car loan?
    Yes, but the money you still owe (negative equity) must still be paid. Example: you owe $10k on a car and the dealer will only...
  • How are cars built?
    Humans and Machines Together Cars are built by a combination of humans and robots (programmed by humans) on an assembly line....
  • What is the difference in laws between California and Texas when it comes to car repossession?
    AnswerSee related links for more information. CHAPTER 11. REPOSSESSORS Article 1. General Provisions...
  • Who insures commercial trucks and equipment when they are being rented?
    Hi, It all depends on the agreement between the person who rents the commercial vehicles and the company that provides you the...
  • How can you find a car by the VIN number if you do not know what state it is titled in?
    A vin number on a car can tell you a number of things about a car , whether it is a 4, 6 or 8 cylinder, it can tell you about the...
  • What used car problems should you watch out for?
    Most dealers will allow you to take the car to a mechanic for a "used car exam". You should always do this. One major concern...
  • How can someone find the owner of a car by the VIN number?
    You can go to the Department of Motor Vehicles and fill out a form to find the last person who titled the car. Although it's true...
  • Does a cosigner have rights to the car?
    A co-signer is jointly and severally liable on the note, but doesn't have any security interest in the vehicle. In other words he...
  • Can you get out of a bad car loan?
    No Ans : Yes If you from UK then you can apply for bad credit loans. FinanceHub UK as here lenders offering monetary help to...
  • How many license plates does your car need?
    It depends upon the type of vehicle and the jurisdiction in which you registered the vehicle. Generally, motorcycles and trailers...
  • Should you get an auto loan or lease a car?
    AnswerI think you should get an auto loan instead of leasing a car. You can get an auto loan easily at a lower interest rate and...
  • What should you do or not do when driving your brand-new car?
    DO break it in properly. Accelerate to around 45 mph if local limits allow. Try to drive mostly on freeway (remember start and...
  • Is there something you can buy to attach to your car that will help make deer aware of you approaching?
    Only driving VERY SLOWLY through areas that they are known to live will reduce "accidents": oftentimes, we are driving along and...
  • Can you save money by purchasing a repossessed car?
    Most lenders run their repo's through "dealer only" auctions but you there are still a lot of smaller banks and credit unions...
  • What is involved in having a dealer pay off your old car loan?
    Mainly, it's like trading in your old car for a new one. You'll have to be approved for a car and they may give you certain...
  • Is a voluntary car repossession or bankruptcy worse for your credit?
    I was told a voluntary car repo is worse, because that will be on your credit report as repo. With bankruptcy (Chapter 13) you...
  • Can a lending company of a repossessed vehicle put a lien against a vehicle in another state?
    Repossessionalthough it is unlikely they would know about it (unless they called her and she told them) the only way to be...
  • Are there limits on the storage fees repossession agents can charge?
    AnswerTo the best of my knowledge there is no limit. This is their way of robbing people and unfortunatly the city usually just...
  • How can you inexpensively make a truck sound like it has more power than it does?
    You want to start with at least a 2" system. At the motor, you want a set of headers, followed by high-flow Cats. If you car is...
  • In California how can you find out what happened to an impounded car?
    Call DCA's Consumer Information Center toll-free at 1-800-952-5210. In the Sacramento area call (916) 445-1254. ag.ca.gov they...
  • How do you find a reputable company for an extended warranty on a used car?
    Pretty much just a waste of money. use the money toward keeping up the preventative maintanence on your vehicle and you wont need...
  • How much money does a qualified auto mechanic earn?
    Most mechanics do not receive an hourly wage. Instead, they are paid by a system called flat rate. Every job that can be done...
  • Is it necessary to carry uninsured motorist coverage in a no-fault state such as Florida?
    AnswerOf course. Do you think that NO ONE ever drives without insurance? Be covered and be protected against financial...
  • What would be the American equivalent of a 1.2 LTR car in England?
    Using the conversion factor of 16.387cc=1CI, we come up with a displacement of 73.22 cubic inches. Most American cars are quoted...
  • What is difference between normal and a 4 wheel drive car?
    There are a variety of drivetrain formats for cars there is no "normal" one. 4 wheel drive describes engine power is sent to all...
  • When towing a car will the odometer reflect the towed miles as mileage on the car?
    YES as long as the drive wheels rotate while the car is being towed.  Answer The front wheel drive cars are towed with the...
  • Can a small car pull into traffic faster than a large car?
    Yes and no. The size of a car is indeed one of the factors in how well a car can pull into traffic. But it is not the only...
  • What does it mean when someone says a car has a trap speed?
    The trap speed is the measured "instantaneous" speed of the vehicle at some timing location, for instance at the end of a 1/4...
  • How old do you have to be to get a permit to drive a car?
    14 years: Iowa 14 years, 9 months: Michigan 15 years: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota,...
  • At what cubic inch does an engine go from a small block to a big block?
    Cubes really don't have anything to do with the relationship of the outer dimensions of the engine block. For instance,...
  • What should you look for on a test drive?
    Road Run You should plan on spending as long as possible on your test drive. This will give you a chance to thoroughly examine...
  • What is the average lifespan of a car starter?
    What is the average life-span of a LS600H L Lexus?
  • What would a candybar in your gas tank do?
    Possibly clog the fuel filter if it has any nuts or other so,lid material in it. Otherwise it will probably do no harm at all.
  • If you have the VIN but not the old plate mumber how would you re-register the car without your parents finding out?
    Your obvious criminal intent is bad enough. But the fact is that without the title for the car you will never get it registered...
  • What car does birdman drive?
    Well batman drives the bat mobile so I would assume that birdman would drive a bird mobile.
  • Do you need to go to the original dealer to get keys cut off a code or can you go to any dealer and get them?
    You can get code keys cut at any dealer or locksmith. It cost me about $7 several years ago. Answer Any dealer of the...
  • If your state does not require a front license plate can you put anything you want there in its place?
    No,you can put all sorts of things in the open space as long as it is NOT another lic. plate! Curse words, un-PC, whatever you...
  • Which is the most reliable used American car for longevity and is there a site that tells this?
    Generally, large-sized cars like the Crown Victoria (edit: discontinued and Canadian made) are the most reliable and smaller cars...
  • How do you find a car you once owned when you have all the information for it?
    do a current title search, or as lost title search. some web sites can locate any car, if they've been wrecked or repaired. good...
  • What is colour lights are on disabled vehicles?
    No special lights. They have special plates with wheelchair symbol or placard that hangs from mirror. (same symbol) Good question...
  • What is the safest truck on the market?
    I was impressed by my Chevy 3500, a S-10 nailed the side of it, pushed it into a 1970 GMC truck, it felt like someone bumped me...
  • What is rattling noise under hood when car is accelerated and when put in neutral it goes away?
    Loose bearings is what I had in my '88 Silverado. Made the same rattling noise; bearings in the front were loose. Your timeing...
  • How do you govern the speed of an automobile other than by the operator?
    Many cars have speed limiters or RPM limiters to protect their engines from falling apart and destroying themselves. One can buy...
  • What is the legal minimum tire tread thickness in California?
    1/32 inch (according to driversed.com) From the California Vehicle Code online: (1) One thirty-second (1/32) of an inch...
  • How can you get an auto insurance license?
    To sell auto insurance you once needed to find what is called an "underwriter" or the people who pay if your insured has an...
  • When was the car invented?
    1672 Ferdinand Verbiest invented the first car in the year 1672. It was the first ever car invented and was powered by steam....
  • How do you start your car after it stalls in water?
    First see if the engine will spin. You may have to remove the fan to access the crank nut. If it does not turn by hand then there...
  • How do you reset the 'maintenance required' light after 60 thousand miles?
    If you still have the VIN # you could possibly contact the DMV to find the location, or you could ask the person's old friends to...
  • What is the maximum time a nonconsensually towed car can remain in storage before the towing company can sell it in Calfornia?
    tow compies can sell your car 30-90 days.but they have to notify the state to get info on you and lien holder? run a paper ad and...
  • How do you remove snow and ice from wheel wells on a car that is always in extreme below zero temperature?
    AnswerNot sure where your at but I'm in Northern BC Canada so we get a heck of a lot of snow. I find the best thing to do is just...
  • What are some vehicles that begin with the letter K?
    Vehicles that begin with the letter K: Kawasaki Kia Ka (Ford) Karmann Ghia (VW) Knight (Wartburg) K-Cars (Chrysler) Kodiak...
  • If you have been spending a couple hundred dollars on your car every couple months should you buy a new one?
    I would think that all depends on how long you've been spending that money and what all you've replaced, by now you may have a...
  • Does being the co-owner of a car give you credit?
    Not necessarily. It is possible to co-own a car, be on title, and not have borrowed money for the vehicle. Credit history is...
  • How can you find out if a car is insured?
    In U.K. the insurance companies set up a database that records all insurance policies so if you are able to provide either the...
  • Gta vice city game passwords?
    Result Cheat Code Health aspirine Armor preciousprotection Weapons (tier 1) thugstools Weapons (tier 2) professionaltools...
  • Why would your car shut down while driving?
    Could be the fuel pump. To check for sure take the air cleaner off (or the "neck" that goes to the air cleaner) and spray some...
  • How do you file a complaint against a creditor for harassment?
    Contact your attorney general in your state and also the federal trade commission and report them. Then send a letter to the...
  • What is cold advance start?
    If I understand your question properly I think you're referring to the engine timing. (when the spark plugs fire in relation to...
  • Who invented the first gasoline powered vehicle and when?
    Karl Friedrich Benz, born 25th November 1844, is generally regarded as the inventor of the petrol powered automobile.
  • What does triple black auto mean?
    The term "triple black" usually means a car is 1) black body color 2) Black interior 3) Black wall tires OR 1) Black...
  • How do you make the tires spin on a rear wheel drive car?
    Wait for a rainy day.Remove any extra weight from the rear of the car, such as "dead weight" in the trunk, like a spare tire or...
  • Where to buy carbon fibre sticker in Singapore?
    In Singapore, i got my carbon fibre sticker from SgGarage.comThe material is good n stretchable to paste. thumb Up!
  • How do you answer 'Why should we recruit you' in a job interview?
    You want to provide simple, clear, and concise reasons. This shows that you have considered how your skills apply to their...
  • Do Mpg caps work?
    YES, MPG-CAPS DO WORK! We at Savvy Transport / TruckMPGCAPS have teamed up with one of America's Premiere companies, Fuel...
  • When you go to the DMV to get your learner's permit what do you need to bring to take the test?
    You need to bring proper documentation to prove that you are who you say you are, such as a birth certificate. Check the sources...
  • If you co-sign with someone who defaults on the note is there any way to get it removed from the co-signers credit?
    Do what you agreed to do. Pay the lender.
  • Where is the fuel filter located of a Holden?
    The fuel filter is forward of the passenger rear wheel, undernieth the vehicle, externally connected to the fuel pump. A bracket...
  • How do you spin 360 in a car?
    well turn
  • Is Bacinari a real car?
    I am assuming that you are talking about a car in a video game. It is not, though looking at the car I believe that you are...
  • What is the most economical car to run in the world?
    probably the Honda fit or the Hyundai elentra, in terms of overall economy (price, maintenance, gas milage etc) Volkswagen! This...
  • How many times does the spark-plug fire?
    Spark plugs fire at the top of the compression stroke. That happens once for every rotation of the crankshaft. So it depends on...
  • What noise does a train make?
    Choo choo
  • What is auto-traffic?
    Traffic exchanges are an easy and affordable way to put eyeballs on your websites. You already know you can get great results...
  • How long does it take gm from build date to deliver?
    I worked for a Chrysler dealer in Milwaukee WI, and it would take about two weeks to get a car once it was assigned a rail car...
  • What does isl stand for?
    Could be any of the below or more. ISL - Institute for Sales Training and Leadership Development, international consulting and...
  • 3 french car companies?
    The three French car companies are Citroen, Peugeot, and Renault.
  • What country makes the car company Mazda?
    Ford Motors
  • Legal age to ride in front seat in minnesota?
    Children must be at least eight years old or be at least four feet, nine inches tall in order to just use a seat belt when riding...
  • How old should a child be to ride in the car without a carseat or what is the weight the child should be?
    AnswerThis is regulated individually by each state, so you should check with the driving manual or on the dmv website of the...
  • Can you use someone else's AAA card?
    as long as that person is there with you and let him or her do the talking.
  • What is a block test for a car?
    A block test is a device that costs around 30.00 dollars. This tool contains a blue liquid chemical that reacts to hydrocarbons...
  • My car fan not working?
    There is probably shorted wiring, or the fuse is blown. Depending on the model year and make, the fuse box can be located under...
  • What is is the paint code for Kawasaki lime green?
    Aparently the code is 7FYes it is, but they changed the shade in 1996 and kept the same code!
  • Who makes sailun tires?
    if you google sailun tires you will find out that china make them.
  • What is the diameter of an average car wheel?
    my s10 is 15 inches for the rim and 31 for the tire but all cars very between the rim size and the tire size
  • How do you recondition an engine?
    Remove the engine, strip off all the accessories and send it out to a machine shop for rebuilding.
  • Can you use your license on the day it expires?
    yes, but depending on what state you live in, you may be able to renew license online.
  • When did GM stop making Pontiac's?
    They stopped making Pontiac in 2010
  • Three famous auto mechanics?
    Manny, Moe and Jack?
  • What does a rebuilt motor mean?
    It means that the engine was rebuilt to make sure everything would work again in spec.And that means this: to hone (make them...
  • What does it mean when normal brakes ''lock up'' and how do you get them to ''unlock''?
    If by "normal brakes", you mean brakes without ABS (Antilock Brake System), then what it means is that the brakes have been...
  • What kind of amp do you need for one 10 inch Alpine Type X subwoofer?
    Alpine offered up until last year the PDX-1000 wich is a 1000 Watts RMS amplifier designed with the type X subwoofer series in...
  • What is the most fuel efficient muscle car?
    diesel will be powerful
  • If you know that there is no lien on the car and you have the title with no other name on it but yours can you do whatever you want with it?
    Yes that's usually how it works unless some type of a specific hold has been placed on it.
  • Is it possible to find out what day a car was built using the VIN?
    Well there are several ways to see when your car was built. The best way is to find out where in the car the manufacturer put the...
  • If you have nowhere to put a nonconsensually towed car and don't wish to pay for it can you simply sign the title over to the tow company?
    You certainly can. another answer. It's better to sell it first.
  • How do you pull the back seat out to a bed?
    you should mabey ask your car dealer, but if there is a rope or something pull all till you find out