Archive for December, 2008

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

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

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 ...

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

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

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 ...

How can you prevent your car from being stolen when someone else has taken your keys?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

herekitty asked: Someone unknown walked past and lifted our car (and house) keys which we left absentmindedly lying around for a couple of minutes while our backs were turned. We have a spare set of keys and both sets include one of those automatic central-locking remote buttons. This happened at ...

What percentage of damage compared to your car’s value does 21st Century insurance declare your car salvaged?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Phil asked: Some companies will salvage a car if the damage is only 51% or more of the car's actual value, and some other companies will salvage if damage is 80% or more of the car's value. What I want to know is when does 21st Century salvage cars? What ...

What is the best car to look into buying if you plan on traveling alot?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

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What is the best car window paint that looks good yet affordable?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Sarah asked: I am planning on decorating my friend's car for senior graduation. I want to write stuff on her car using the special paint that most people use to put "go team" on their cars. I'm not quite sure what they use. Anybody know? Or that has done ...

How many car payments can I miss without having my car repossessed?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Sher asked: I recently lost my job and have not yet found a new job. I owe approximately $6,000 on an $18,000 car loan. Does anyone know the law regarding repossessing. I was just wondering how many payments I could legally miss before losing my car?ADELE

How do I check a car registration for tickets and infractions?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Michael L asked: My daughter is currently driving a car, and has been driving a car, for the past two years where the car's registration is under my name. Based on her actions from receiving notice of a parking ticket, I suspect she has received other tickets and infractions ...

What kind of new car interest rates can I get with a substantial down payment?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

newcarshopper asked: I have no chargeoffs, and have never been late with any bills, rent, tuition, etc. I'm interested in purchasing a car to replace my gas-guzzling truck now that I've landed a great entry-level financial position, and I'm curious as to what to expect from my situation. The car ...

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

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

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 ...