Archive for February, 2009

What car maintenance do I need at 90,000 km?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 28th, 2009

Scooter asked: I have never taken my car in for maintenance except for regular oil changes. I have also periodically changed the air filter and have rotated the tires. What should I be doing on my car now?

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What kind of regular maintenance should be performed on my car to keep it running at its best?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 28th, 2009

logan_deitrick asked: I am buying my first car, its a used 1994 Geo Metro with 40000 miles on it. Its my first car and want to know what kind of regular maintenance is a good thing so I can get the best out of the car. Also what could I do for Ac I think its either broken or doesn’t have any, I forgot to ask. Thanks for all help.

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What is the car insurance company that offers 40% off for teenagers?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 28th, 2009

Stacie asked: What is the car insurance company that offers 40% off for teenagers if they dont use the car later than 11.00 at night , ive heard eople go on about it but cant find it! Or if you no any other ways can get cheaper car insurance , im 18 and they all seem to cost a bomb!

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Are hybrid cars a threat to the enviroment?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 28th, 2009

John Galt asked: We know they run on gas and batteries. When these huge batteries are no longer useful, how will we dispose of them? What will we do in 5-10 years when we have 10 million of these things to dispose of, sink them to the bottom of the ocean? There is not a good idea yet about what to do with these. They will threaten our water supply if we put them underground. I think hybrids are worse for the environment (long-term) than the normal combustion engines. That’s why I drive a huge suburban!

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What are my options for rental car insurance?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 28th, 2009

Kevin212 asked: I am renting a car for one month from Hertz. Their insurance is very expensive (at $25 per day, it adds $900 to my costs). I have already asked my credit card company if they offer auto insurance for a rental car. Do you have any suggestions on other options for inusuring a rental car for one month?
I do not own a car, so I do not have any personal auto insurance. This rental will be in the United States.

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Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 26th, 2009

Da Austrian Oak asked: By a regular store, I could mean a grocery store that also has a Pharmacy and office supplies, car stuff, magazines, etc., or a gas station, or whatever. By an auto parts store, I don’t mean one that sells just auto parts. The ones I’ve been to sell everything car-related. What I’m getting at here is, is a place that sells all car stuff gonna charge you more cuz that’s where you’d go to get everything you need for your car or would a regular store charge you more cuz that’s not their most popular items?

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How will fuel cells from current hybrid cars be disposed of when they are exhausted?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 26th, 2009

astrocatastrophe asked: Is the environmental impact of making and disposing of these fuel cells a good trade-off for the extra gas mileage and lower emissions? Probably yes, but I cannot find any reliable info on this.

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Is a tire alignment necessary for car maintenance or only when you need it?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 26th, 2009

airforcewolf asked: I went to Tire Kingdom recently and they tried to persuade me to get a tire alignment as part of my car’s maintenance. But it handles just fine and I don’t really have any problems with the steering. The tires themselves are okay, too. Were they just trying to scam me or are tire alignments really a preventative maintenance procedure?

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What is the best car insurance provider for young drivers?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 25th, 2009

Smurfy asked: I have recently passed my driving test, and was wondering which car insurance provider is cheapest as most of them seem to be very expensive!

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Quote on my car maintenance good or bad?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 24th, 2009

alphonseragusa asked: I am having my front brakes and rear struts replaced on a 2003 grand am for $425. This includes labor. How’s that sound?

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Recent Discussions

  • Byron G: Hears the real deal. Hybrids use a lot of engineering and technology that any car can use. Some items are a...
  • donald: will be thankful for the document
  • franmar261: I don’t think they will. If everyone converted to an electric car can you imagine the drain on the...
  • WordZapper: Yes. It shall be exactly like a regular car except it shall run on electricity.
  • rowdyyates@btinternet.com: An electric car that does 300mpg? Per gallon of fucking what?