August « 2008 « Cars & Autos

August 18, 2008

How many squad cars does the average city go through each year?

Filed under: Law Enforcement & Police — Tags: Many Cars, Squad Car, Squad Cars — chatyak @ 8:21 pm

Ruler asked:

I was watching an episode of cops and one of the squad cars had to hit the runaway car to get it to stop. That happens on almost every episode so I was wondering how many cars does the average city go through each year?
Also, how much does a fully equipped squad car cost? Who pays for it?

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August 17, 2008

What is a catchy name for a car club with a wide variety of cars, and ethnic backgrounds?

Filed under: Other - Cars & Transportation — Tags: Fundraising Activities, Trucks Cars, Types Of Vehicles — chatyak @ 11:53 am

Lisa asked:

Car Club to do fundraising for childrens group/activities.
All members have different backgrounds, and like different types of vehicles, everything from monster trucks, lowriders & muscle cars.

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August 7, 2008

Are cars at an Insurance Auto Auction repaired before being sold to the public?

Filed under: Buying & Selling — Tags: Cars Auction, Pictures Cars, Sell Car — chatyak @ 10:42 pm

sk8bo4rdv asked:

hi im planning on buying a car from a local Insurance Auto Auction. I know that the vehicle is a salvage title and the pictures they have shown are the pictures of the cars damage, but i wanted to know if they repair the car before they put it up for bidding or do they sell the car damaged and the buyer has to repair the car.

THANKS

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Is it dangerous to leave cars air conditioning on while car is off?

Filed under: Other - Cars & Transportation — Tags: Air Car, Cars, Mom — chatyak @ 4:43 pm

Elijah asked:

My mom says if you leave your cars air conditioning on when you turn the car off, so it automatically is on when you turn your car on, that it hurts the engine. Is that true or is she full of BS? It sounds like complete BS to me.

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August 6, 2008

Cars in the 1920s were made to last a lifetime. How long do you expect your car to last before you sell it?

Filed under: Other - Cars & Transportation — Tags: Bumpers, Car Market, Top Dollar — chatyak @ 2:35 pm

s2scrm asked:

Collectors pay top dollar for cars made in the 20s.

Back then automakers took pride in their product.

Now, anybody driving a car more than 10 years old doesn’t want to invest a dime in it because it’s virtually worthless on the used car market.

These days, filling the tank of a 10 year old car doubles its value!

And does it seem like we’re getting raped when we pay the money for what we believe is quality, but the car doesn’t end up lasting any longer than a Yugo?

Am I the only one that feels rage about the poor quality & workmanship and the high prices we’re forced to pay because of government mandated bumpers, lights, gismos, gatdgets, bells & whistles?

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