Car & Transportation Advice

Removing Adhesive From a CarHow do I get dried adhesive from a Christian fish off my car?

Spilled Anchovies and Cream in Backseat of CarDrowning in anchovies and cream! Spilled on back seat of car (perforated leather) and on carpet floor! Can anyone 'tackle' these odors?

Removing Clear Coat from Automotive PaintDoes anyone know how to remove the deteriorating clear coat from the hood of my Toyota pickup? I would be happy to have just the paint job left underneath.

Removing Marker From The Outside of a White VanHow do you get marker off the outside of your white van?

Icy WindshieldAnything for frosty/iced windshields? I am a van driver for school kids and it is left out all night. I might not have enough time to scrape in the mornings.

Save On Oil Changes For High End CarsWe know a lady with a high end car. She's asked us for suggestions on what to do for cheaper oil changes, as her dealership charges $200.00 for hers. If you're in this predicament, find a reputable repair shop, that you trust or talk to your neighbors and friends, see who they suggest.

Rock Chip Repairs On Your Auto InsuranceI work at a body shop and so many people do not know about this: Take a good look at the front of your car. Did you know that all those rock chips on the hood, bumper, fenders and windshield can be repaired through a claim with your automotive insurance?

Mold and Mildew in Vehicle CarpetHow do I remove mold and mildew from carpets in a vehicle?

Keeping Rabbits Out of Engine CompartmentHow can you keep rabbit out of your engine compartment? The menace had chewed my car wires first causing major damage with an estimated cost of over $2,000.00.

Watch For Small Animals Hiding In Car EnginesWith colder temperatures in effect, remember that warm engines attract cats and other small animals who may crawl up under the hood. To avoid injuring any animals, bang on your car's hood to scare them away before starting your engine.

Dave Ramsey's Car Insurance PhilosophyI've seen a lot of people mention Dave Ramsey on this site. Does anyone know Dave Ramsey's philosophy on car insurance? I listen to the radio show a few times a week but I don't have any of his books.

Mark Your Gas Cap With Your AddressTape or affix an address label to your gas cap so that it may be returned if left at the gas station accidentally.

Use Salt Water to Prevent Ice on Car WindowsThis tip is especially helpful for this time of year, the winter months, when layers of frost accumulate inside our car windows. To prevent this from happening, rub your windows with a solution of two tablespoons of salt in one gallon of hot water. Wipe dry.

Keeping Side Mirrors Clear of IceIf you have those big rearview mirrors on your car or truck and you know an ice storm is coming, here's a cheap trick to keep them clean.

New Brake Pads Still SqueakyI just had my pads replaced at Christmas on an '06 Malibu. They are still squeaking and seem to be getting worse. They stop fine but I'm wondering if I should be concerned. Anyone have any advice?

It's Nice to Have a Vehicle for HaulingIf you have more than one vehicle (or even one), think about how you can use it for hauling. When I was single, I always had a hatchback to take my finds back with me and now my husband has a truck. We just saved $30 on delivery of a desk from the Salvation Army that was only $39.

Magnetic Car Sticker Won't Come OffI live in hot Florida. I had a big magnetic sticker on my truck which is now embedded and I can't peel it off. Any ideas on getting it off without ruining the paint?

Problems With Convertible Car TopWe live on an island on the coast of Texas. Sometimes my convertible top will not go up and down properly. Should I use w-d 40? What else could be wrong?

Removing Musty Smell From Vehicle CarpetWhat can I use to get rid of a musty smell out of my carpet in the trunk of my van?

Avoid Buying Gas On Weekends Or HolidaysWhen buying gas, always make sure you purchase it a couple of days before the weekend, or before a major holiday. That's when the big shots raise the prices; over the weekend when we have to run errands or during a holiday, when we travel to see our loved ones

Ford Focus: Light On Dash Keeps FlashingI recently bought a 2008 Ford Focus. Today after putting gas in the car a light started flashing intermittently. It's located on the very bottom left of the dash, it looks like a car with a giant lock symbol. We can't figure out what its for, and how to stop it.

Planning Ways To Drive LessNow that gasoline prices have become an issue, it's easier and easier to ask for accommodations from friends and colleagues - and to carpool - meet at central locations, etc.

Schedule Appointments on the Same DayWith gasoline prices so high, a couple we know tries to make several of their doctors' visits all in one day. They always carry the other doctor's phone numbers, so they can call if they are going to be late and need to reschedule.

A/C Problems In 2003 Olds SilhouetteI have a 2003 Olds Silhouette. The A/C works, but stops working and restarts without a change to the controls. The coolant was checked and determined to be full. Cabin filter was cleaned of debris and recently replaced. Do you think it is the compressor or does it have a clutch that could be the problem or something else? Thanks I am a long time fan.

Budgeting For Car PaymentsWe needed to purchase a new car for my husband who uses it for business. He puts on an average of 45,000 miles annually. We did not have enough saved to pay cash for the car so I needed to FIND an additional $150 a month for the increased car payment.

Keyless Entry Code for Ford ExplorerI need to find a keyless entry code for a 2000 Ford Explorer.

Tips To Find Inexpensive Body WorkWe have a car that has a good sized dent in it from a hit and run driver. We are going to have to pay for the repair out of our own pocket. Does anyone have any tips for getting body work done as inexpensively as possible?

Skunk Spray Stained Vehicle PaintMy car was sprayed by a skunk and it visibly stained the paint. Any ideas on how to remove the stain? I have tried a finish restorer and a commercial grade tar and road grime cleaner.

Phantom Door LockingI have a 2007 GMC Envoy. The dealer's solution to phantom door locking has been to disconnect the mechanical linkage to the inside door lever. I'm concern with the possibility of needing to exit the locked drivers door in an emergency, having lost electrical power. I'm unsuccessful in dealing with GMC. Any advice?

Fill Your Gas Tank OftenGas here has been in the three dollar range, $3.69 today. I don't let my gas tank get lower then three-quarters empty. It usually costs $20.00 or $25.00 to fill the tank, about every two or three weeks depends how much and how far I drive.

Removing Rust From Car InteriorI spilled "The Works" cleaner in my car and it has wreaked havoc on the interior. All of the black metal that was exposed, has rust all over it. The aluminum was etched by the fumes. I finally got the smell out, but am worried about all the rust under the seats etc. How do I get rid of the rust?

Paint Stains On CarMy car was really shiny so to get rid of the scratches stupid me has put a gloss black paint onto my car and it has turned a kind of matte finish. How can I get it back to the nice glossy finish it was? Thanks.

Making Foggy Headlamps ClearHow do I make foggy headlamps clear?

Simple Green Damaged Car DashI sprayed my dash with Simple Green and now I can hardly read it. Any suggestions to clear it up?

Cleaning Texture Off CarOur car has been drawn on with texture all down one side. Can you help with this?

Dodge Caravan's Electric Windows Stopped WorkingI have a 2005 Dodge Caravan with only 15,000 miles and my warranty has expired. Both electric windows have stopped working. I checked the fuse but it is fine. Do you think both the left and right electric motor broke at 15,000 miles?

Diagnosing Problems with Used Chevy VanWe bought a 1998 Chevy Venture Van. The only dealer on the island wants $100.00 per hour at a minimum of 2 hours to plug into their diagnostic computer. The radio doesn't work. The dome lights don't come on. The air blows only warm air. I can buy the reset code online for the radio for $5.00, but as for the rest, I am not sure how to proceed. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Aloha.

Putting a Car Engine into a BuggyI want to put a car engine into a buggy that I am making into a two seater. I want use a BMW 325i e30 engine with an ISD. Has this been done before or can it be done? I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me?

Chevy Venture Engine Doesn't Stay OnI have a 1997 Chevy Venture, the engines cranks but doesn't stay on.

'07 Chevy Malibu Doesn't Have a Block HeaterI have a question for my daughter. She recently bought a 2007 Chevy Malibu. My daughter recently bought a 07 Malibu. This vehicle had no block heater, and we had to pay $400.00 to have one installed.

2003 Toyota Corolla is Slow to StartMy car is slow to start up sometimes. I have had the battery, fuel pump and spark plugs checked and all are fine. Any suggestions what might be the problem? This has been going on for 2 weeks. My car is parked in an enclosed garage so it doesn't get very cold. It is a 2003 Toyota Corolla.

2004 Sienna Power Sliding Door Not WorkingThe power sliding door on my 2004 Toyota Sienna is broken. It will cost $1800 to replace the motor. How can I disconnect the motor to make it a manual door? The dealer said everything runs through the motor and they can't disconnect the motor or cut any wires for safety reasons.

Removing Skin Oil from a DashboardThe interior door handles as well as the dashboard of my car are dirty from oil on my skin. What can I use that is inexpensive to clean these areas and keep them clean, at least for a while?

AM Radio Has Stopped Receiving a SignalMy 2006 Subaru Outback AM radio has stopped receiving signals. Has anyone had that problem and know a solution?

Low-Rider Car InformationWhere can I find information about low-rider cars?

Dead Rat in a Car's AC SystemI know that a rat died in the AC venting system of my mom's& '96 Buick LeSabre. We are over run with Norway rats here. I knew the smell of roadkill immediately upon opening the door.

Recycle CDs as Ice ScraperWe get a lot of snow here and my daughter discovered that an old CD works great as an ice scraper for the car windshield.

Permanent Paint on Auto GlassDoes anyone know of any paint that can go on auto glass and is permanent?

Hyundai Elantra Wiper Fluid Reservoir is CrackedI have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra Wagon and the windshield wiper fluid reservoir has cracked and won't hold any fluid. I have called around for the replacement part and the cost is outrageous for a piece of plastic.

Will A Hybrid Save You Money?"Will a hybrid save me money?" Wouldn't it be great if there was a definitive answer to that question? Unfortunately, and despite what a showroom salesman will tell you, there is no clear answer.

Cigarette Burn on a Fabric Truck SeatHow do you repair a cigarette burn on a fabric truck seat?

Do Speed Bumps and Steel Plates Damage Cars?I am asking if I really need to slow down to a 1 mile per hour at speed bumps. Again, I am not a person who races through neighborhoods. The fact is there are more and more speed bumps. I don't want to hurt my car going 10 mph when I should go 1 mph, etc.

Be Aware of Driving Laws in Different StatesI strongly advise motorists to go to Motor Vehicle or online to get a copy of the driver's manual when driving in another state.

Car Seat Smells MoldyI cleaned my car seat (not baby seat). It has been rather unseasonably cold so the seat, not being able to dry, is now smelling a bit moldy. Any suggestions as to how to get the moldy smell out?

Buying a New Car Vs. a Used CarI just found out that my car is burning oil through the motor so I started saving for a new car. I am not getting far being a single mom, working and going to school full time. I can't decide whether to go used or buy new.

Missing Lug Nut TipIf you ever had to change a tire and you lose some of the hub cap bolts, take one off of each of the other three tires and you can limp on into a service station. Hope this helps!

Sharpie on Car InteriorMy son put Sharpie on the inside ceiling in my van. Should I try alcohol? It is also on the headrest.

Removing White Out from Car PaintOur car just got tagged with White Out and sugar. I was just wondering if anyone knew what would be the easiest/ safest way to get it off? Please feedback, asap if you know. Thanks.

Drying Out a Leaky Car My car had a leak and rain poured into my driver's side floorboard. I fixed the leaky problem. How do I get rid of the wetness on my floorboard carpet to prevent mold? Also, how do I make it odor free and fresh smelling once I get the water completely removed?

Removing Deep Scratches in Car's PaintI ran into a barbed wire fence and have deep scratches in the paint job of my car. My car is only two years old and now it looks terrible. Can anyone tell me how to fix these scratches?

Rain Water is Leaking into VanMy mini van leaks on the passenger side from under the dash board. Does anyone know where the rain could be coming in from? I have a bucket under there that collects the rain water, but when it pours I have a full bucket. I need to fix it but don't know where to look.

Reprogramming Keyless Car EntryHow do I reprogram my keyless entry code on my car?

Security System Light Keeps Coming On in a 2000 Chevy Van The security system light keeps coming on in a 2000 Chevy van 1500 series. What is causing this?

Cleaning Car Batteries and TerminalsHow do you clean car battery terminals?

Mazda Miata Convertible is LeakingI have a 2006 Mazda Miata convertible. Out of nowhere it has started leaking when it rains. It seems like it is coming in behind the panel directly behind the driver's seat. Instantly the floor is soaked. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

What's the Difference Between and F150 and F250 Truck?Just wondering. What's the Difference Between and F150 and F250 Truck?

Washing Your Car With Dish SoapIs it safe to wash your car with dish soap?

What Are the Lumps Behind the Seats in Solstice? Why does the Solstice car have those 2 lumps on the back of the car, one behind the driver's seat and one behind the passenger's seat? Is there a purpose for them?

Brown Dots on My CarI have small brown dots on my car. I think it's from the tree I park below. I have tried pure acetone, hand sanitizer, alcohol, and WD-40 but nothing works. I try to scrape it off with a credit card but then I'm left with a white dot.

Removing Clay from Car UpholsteryHow ever do I get modeling clay out of my truck seat upholstery? My son left it in the seat of the truck on a day that hit 110 (outside of the vehicle). Of course it melted into a pathetic mess.

Removing Artillery Fungus Stains on a CarI have these brown dots on my car and found out that it is Artillery fungus. I park my car near 2 flower beds that have mulch.

DMV Regulations in ArizonaDoes anybody know the procedure to register an out of state vehicle in Arizona? If anybody can help with good car insurance companies that will be helpful. Also, would I just have to bring my New Jersey state license to the DMV in Arizona and have them just replace it with an AZ license?

Grand Vitara Buzzing After Key is RemovedWhy would the buzzer on our Grand Vitara continue to beep even after the key is removed, thus draining the battery?

Preventing Having to Warm Up Your CarAn elderly man told me there was something you could buy to put in your car to prevent you from having to warm it up in the morning during the winter months. He said you could buy it from any auto store but I can't remember what the name of it was. Can anyone advise?

Making Leather Car Seats Feel CoolerHow can I make my leather seats feel cooler?

New Fuel Pump Car Still StallsI have a 1998 Chrysler Sebring that stalls out when driving. I have got it pin pointed to no gas. I just changed fuel pump relay, what else could it be? Why, while driving does the fuel pump shut down?

Selling Cars and PartsHow do you post cars and parts for sale?

How Many Quarts of Oil in '92 Chevy Tahoe?How many quarts of oil does it take for an oil change on a 1992 Chevy s10 Tahoe? Whenever I go to the professional oil changer, my nephew tells me they over filled it by a half quart. I don't want to damage the engine and I know having too much oil in a vehicle can.

Low Beam Headlights Not Working ProperlyI have a 1992 Honda Civic. The low beam on the driver's side does not work. If I hit the high beam the driver's side goes on, but the other side goes off. Is it the switch or the lights themselves?

Keeping a Car from Being TowedAny creative ideas on how to keep our car from being towed? We drive the car six days a week, but park it in the street in front of our house (perfectly lawful, no problem in this neighborhood).

Keep a Phone Book in the CarI put my old or extra telephone books in my car. It's always handy for phone numbers, addresses, most have maps and even coupons. If I have room I put one in my suit case when traveling.

Removing Odor in the CarHow do I get rid of wet car smell?

Scuffs and Scratches on Black Interior Door PanelsI have a 2006 Honda Civic SI, with black plastic door sills on the inside. They have shoe scuffs and scratches along the bottom from where people scrape them when exiting. How do I get these scuffs out?

Removing Armor All from Vinyl SeatHow can I remove Armor All from a smooth vinyl seat?

Using Oven Cleaner on Ceramic Exhaust PipeI wiped my ceramic coated exhaust pipe with a micro fiber cloth. Can I use oven cleaner on the ceramic?

Emergency Car HeaterThe weather outside is frightful. A nice gift to your family this time of year is a homemade car heater.

1993 Ranger Heater Not Working My 1993 Ranger won't heat up. I've put in 3 different thermometers, drained and flushed the radiator, new heater core, new temperature sending unit and still no heat. The temperature gauge won't rise above the "C" and the heater blows cold air. Any suggestions?

Removing Grease from Car UpholsteryHow can you get grease out of car upholstery?

Cleaning Window Chalk Off Car InteriorDoes anybody no how to clean window chalk off of seats in a car and off the ceiling in a car? Please help.

Prevent Frost On Car Mirrors With Plastic BagsIf you do not have a garage for car during the stormy winter months, cover mirrors with a baggie. (The best are Hefty Ziplock Gallon Freezer bags). That way your mirror stays frost and snow free.

Caring for a Convertible TopMy dad has a Chrysler with a convertible top. It isn't real dirty but the top hasn't been lowered in a very long time. He is concerned that lowering the top might make it break/rip up.

Cleaning Sticky Substance Off Car UpholsteryI have a black sticky substance on my car seat that I cannot get out. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Permanent Marker on Vehicle InteriorHow do you get permanent black marker out of the interior of a van?

Ink on Suede Car InteriorI have ink on the suede arm rest in my van; my daughter drew all over them with a pen.

Use Your Duster For Cleaning Snow Off Your CarUse your Synthetic Duster with handle as a means to remove the snow from your car. It works really well and it has found a new home in my car. The broom has been retired back to my home.

Repairing Front End Vibration in 2004 Jeep RubiconI am looking for suggestions to repair a vibration in the front-end of a 2004 Jeep Rubicon. There is a vibration (not safe) between 45 and 50 mph. Then it stops. I have had really bad vibration twice at freeway speeds.

Why Did My Truck's Fuel Pump Fail After Only a Month?I have a '02 Nissan Frontier and it's fuel pump (not filter) went bad after one month. Any idea why?

Removing Super Glue from a DashboardHow do you remove super glue from the dash of a car? I have tried water and soap, rubbing alcohol and ice. What else can I try?

Removing Bitumen from Car's UndercarriageI have bitumen all over the bottom off my car. I tried paint thinners which has no effect on the really heavy parts. I asked the company that sprayed the road what to use, they said Citrus Force, but that removed the paint as well. Any suggestions?

Will My Auto Insurance Cover This?I ran over a piece of metal I couldn't avoid on the freeway. My car's front-end got damaged and now shakes. I only have "bare-bones" basic car insurance (liability and uninsured motorist); will the "uninsured motorist" part of the policy cover the damage?

Restoring Sun Damaged Vinyl Car TrimI have a 10 year old Volvo wagon which I like to maintain. The vinyl trim is badly oxidized and dull from the sun. Does anyone have suggestions on a product that will return the trim to it's black color.

Increasing Frequency of Traffic TicketsI live in a coastal beach community and it has been reported on the news that the state police have significantly increased the number of police patrolling the highways that feed into the community.

Removing Melted Suet from Car UpholsteryI accidentally left a suet bird food cake in the backseat of my car. How can I get the melted suet out of the fabric seat?

Homemade Waterless Car Wash SolutionHow do I make my own waterless car wash solution to put in a spray bottle?

Raw Egg Smell in a CarHow do you get rid of raw egg smell in a car?

Can Scraping Ice on a Windshield Do Damage?Will scraping ice off a windshield harm it in any way?

Storage Solutions for a Small CarI have bought a smaller car and I need ideas for homemade pockets of some kind. I would like some that hang off the front dash to hold a cell phone, note book, pen, and an average size box of Kleenex. I was thinking about something similar to shoe pockets, but I don't sew. Thanks.

Mouse Urine Odor in Car's Heating and Cooling SystemI was wondering how to get the smell of mouse urine out of my car's heating and cooling system?

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