Archive for May, 2009

If the NTSB cares so much about pilot training, why doesn’t the NHTSA care about car driver training?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 18th, 2009

Nikki asked: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/12/AR2009051200253.html

Airlines have a great safety record & they harp on pilot training. Why doesnt the NHTSA do the same for car drivers?

Or does the transplant industry not want to shut down supplies?

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Can I take my Honda car with the Honda Care Warranty to an Acura Dealer for service?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 16th, 2009

dbruce1112 asked: I just bought a new Honda Accord and got the extended Honda Care warranty. The business manager said I can take to Acura dealer for service. The honda dealer is far from me, and the acura dealer is more convenient. But I can’t find any info on the web confirming this is true. Does anyone know?

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What are the things to be taken care for the car, before setting off on a long journey?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 15th, 2009

bprakki asked: I am driving from Columbus to Detroit in 2 weeks. It is not too long, but I thought it would be nice to know for experts out there about maintainence tips for future reference too.

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How many miles does an Infiniti M45 last if the car is well taken care of?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 15th, 2009

rachelb42487 asked: It’s a 2003 Infiniti M45 with 89,000 miles on it. How long will this car last until it dies?

For example, I heard most Ford cars last 150,000 miles. Does anyone know how long Infiniti’s last?

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What kind of after-care do I need to do for my car after it’s had a maaco paint job?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 14th, 2009

Lady G asked: I heard that you can’t leave it in the rain, but I don’t have a garage and I live in Florida so I don’t really have a choice but to let it get rained on. I’ve never had my car painted before, so I’m not real certain on what kind of after-care you have to do. Anyone know??

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Selling used car, should I hand over my maintenance records?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 13th, 2009

G-man asked: I am selling my car and have shown the buyer all the maintenance records over the past few years. They are asking me for the records to keep, but I am hesitant b/c they have my personal information on them. Is there any reason I should give them with the car?

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How should I care for my turbo charged car?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 13th, 2009

Sean asked: 2002 Volvo S40 1.9T. Just got it and I know that turbo cars do require some special attention, so I was just wondering what I should do that I wouldn’t normally do with any other car. Driving habits, maintenance, etc.

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Obama is on vacation will anyone miss his suggestions on car care?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 13th, 2009

The Boss asked: Or any other brilliant thoughts that comes from his mouth when he’s off the teleprompter.

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Can you still purchase a maintenance plan for a new car after you drive it off the lot?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 12th, 2009

djkat24 asked: I purchased a new car and now have 2nd thoughts about the maintenance plan that I should have purchased. Is it too late to contact the dealership and get that?

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How do I learn about car maintenance and repair?

by Cars & Motorcycles
May 12th, 2009

mário asked: I grew up in a city and thus never tinkered with cars with my Dad in the garage on Sunday afternoons like you’re supposed to; now I don’t know the first thing about cars and am scared to death of owning one. I would also like to take a cross-country trip and so would like to be able to at least diagnose problems that I have with cars, as well as do basic maintenance and repairs. How to go about acquiring these skills? I don’t really have any acquaintances who can teach me, so that’s not a possibility. Thanks…
also, I am in Boston, and don’t own a car at the moment.

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