Cars: If you get into an accident and the only damage is a cracked fender how bad was the accident?

David B asked: I am buying a 07 Monte Carlo LT. The man I am buying it from said it is a fun car to drive but he cracked the fender. The fender has been replaced but I’m a little concerned about the car.

How bad of an accident do you need to get into [...]

How do I know how much a car uses gas mileage?

First L asked: I will be going to college soon and I am looking for a car that is economic and does not use a lot of gas (gas prices are expensive!!!). I want to know when buying a car what characteristics to look for in order to see if a car uses to much [...]

Car Dealerships: Are they obligated to give you a rental car if your part is on backorder?

Tink 987 asked: I sent in my car to the local nissan dealership to have a mass air flow sensor replaced (and some other repairs totalling $800). They told me it would take two days. It turns out they have to order the part from Japan and it will take up to 2 weeks. Are [...]

Would like to know why my car want start after replacing fuel pump,filter and fuel relay?

Xavier H asked: I have a 1987 Buick Lesabre Custom.I replaced the fuel pump,fuel filter,and fuel relay.After I finish installing all the parts I turned the ignition switch and my car started right up.I did this job Sunday October 22,2006.Since then my car has not been able to start up and the battery keeps running [...]

Does the car battery completely drain if the car is not used for 3 months?

Kris asked: I will be out of town for about three months. I was wondering what to do with my car. Someone told me that the car battery will completely drain and I need to get a replacement when I come back. Any comments?
BTW my car is 2000 toyota camry v6.

What car company has a good reputation for having parts for old autos made by them?

qaz asked: I heard it’s good to have a car from a good car company that after time will still have parts for your old car. Does anyone know which car company is the best in this standard? I think local mechanics would know best. I plan on getting a car and stick with it [...]

How would my car sound or do if the chip in the key is broken?

Happy Gurl asked: We’ve tried all sorts of things to get the car to run, it wants to start and everything is in good condition, but the car won’t start. We are down to the fuel pump or the chip in the key being broken. The gauges don’t even budge either and I know [...]

Which luxury car is the most expensive to maintain?

a~chill~chic asked: Out of all the luxury cars, which car is the most expensive to maintain and repair?
I was just wondering because I currently own a ’98 Mercedes C230, and I’m trying to figure out if I should keep it or buy something else. BUT I need to know if it would be the best [...]

My car is making a noise for a couple of seconds when I start the car up?

Tiffany asked: I have a 1996 Grand Am SE, whenever I go to start the car up, there is like a rattling noise under the hood, it sounds kind of like something is trying to start up..I have no idea what it could be. Any ideas on what could be wrong? The noise only lasts [...]

Is it possible to install a remote car starter on a car with push button start?

rockran asked: I’m planning on buying a Lexus IS350, and I live in Chicago, so I would like a remote car starter on my car. That car has a push button ignition. Is it possible to install a remote car starter on it to warm my car in the freezing winters?