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How does one get it off? My town decided, in their infinite wisdom, to paint a single yellow line on a 2 way road that can hardly fit 2 Bugs side by each. They do this overnight, just before a small rain comes through. The paint isn't dry at all, and I'm driving to work. Now I have some...

Howdy folks! Long time no see! Anyways, I've been driving a 2000 2.0L Volkswagen New Beetle for about 3 years now, and tomorrow she's going to get her first "detailing". I've washed and waxed and vacuumed before for general maintenance purposes, but this time around I want to try to give her...

Howdy, Just curious on a few things regarding the killer. 1) How can one find out if CO is leaking into the cabin of the car? 2) How long would it take for someone to get knocked out if CO is leaking into the cabin? 3) Should I trash the car or try to fix it if it is a CO problem? The...

Before I ask - I apologize if this has been posted before. I used the search function but could not find the exact information I was looking for. Maybe I'm blind, maybe computers are stupid, I don't know.. Anyways, I'm going to be getting a 2000 VW New Beetle that was recently involved in...

Howdy everyone :wavey I've been with the forums for a while, but only recently came back. I formatted my computer and lost the link and forgot the address and everything.. it was bad. I have horrible memory sometimes. Anyways, I got a question for all of ya. My 1997 (108K miles) Chevy...

Something I just thought of today. I've been driving on the same set of tires since Summer 2002 (or before)...I think I got them rotated right before I left for college in Fall of that year.. Seeing as how I've been driving on the same set / rotation for about 2 years now, should I get them...

Howdy, just a few questions I got lately. 1. My car lately is enjoying going above the 1/2 mark on the heat gauge at stop lights/signs or in slow moving traffic. It also seems to be warming up a lot quicker than it used to. I recently got an oil change and I changed the air filter (old one...

With the Spring season and warm weather fast approaching, it's time for me to be thinking of making my car look pretty. I haven't done any detailing other than a simple waxing and washing with a sock.. Any tips to help me make my car shine again, outside and in? My Cavalier has a white...

Today my friend comes up to me in the lunchroom at school. His car died, and he needs to see if he can jump-start it back to life. We proceed to go to to Sears to pick up some new jumper cables (after using his cheap-o $5 kind once too many). We return to school, connect all the cables, and...

My girlfriend drives a 92 VW Jetta GL, with about 150K miles on it. It appears the transmission (automatic) is slipping, so we're afraid of it dying on her in the middle of the highway or something. How much might a new transmission cost in parts alone? Would it be better/cheaper/easier to...

I'm a bit worried on how my car has been acting since my first accident with it over a year ago... The Story: Tried to take a left hand turn out a side street and ended up hitting a green Taurus in its front passenger door. Nothing major, but the tip of my hood and bumber were dented...

My 97 Chevy Cavalier is currently experiencing a coolant leak (just in the middle of New England's first big snow storm this season too). I was just wondering about how much it might cost to fix this.. Also, is there any websites that would list, or can anyone tell me what I can expect from...

Might anyone be able to give me a rough estimate on what to expect to pay for these repairs to a 92 VW Jetta? Thermostat - (replace) Coolant Housing - (fix leak) AC Belt - (replace) Power Steering Belt - (replace) Alternator Belt - (replace) Differential - (reset??) Front Shocks -...

I am all sorts of confused right now. I want to install a reverse glow gauge on my 97 Cavalier. I found one that fits and (IMO), looks cool. The only problem is, I cannot find instructions anywhere on it.. How difficult would it be to install said device? Should I get a professional to do...

Its not for me though. My girlfriend's 1989 Toyota Camry needs about $1200+ put into it (she only paid 800 for it). Among the required repairs, she needs a new head gasket, shocks and struts, and a fix for one massive oil leak. The body is rotting out from the inside, hidden only by Bondo so it...