guides on cars?

Airis

i've recently become interested in building cars i was wondering if anyone knows where i can find some good guild on how to? also a guild on how to build a turbine engine would be helpfull lol...

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I suggest you look into buying an inexpensive and easy to work on car that will also be fun to drive like a Miata or 240sx. Then join a forum that specializes in that car such as Miata.net or NicoClub. In the different parts of those forums, you can find out information on how to maintain and upgrade parts in the engine (including info on turbochargers), transmission, electrical, etc.

Its always a good idea to know how things work before diving in and modifying them, so I suggest you check out these links.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm
http://www.howstuffworks.com/transmission.htm
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm

I want to fix a car....?

doo da doo

I want to fix up an old car in my dad's driveway, but i dont know how to. is it okay if i go to the library and find a book on how to fix a car?
the car is a cheverolet truck.

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I recommend the Reader's Digest Guide to Car Maintenance and Repair.

It has many photos and illustrations + easy-to-follow step by step instructions.

It came out in the 1980s but most of the info is still relevant. Try a good library or search the web for it.

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What is the difference between an infant car seat and a convertible car seat?

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Lucy

besides the OBVIOUS convertible car seat converts to a larger seat when baby grows. Will I eventually need both?
do most convertible car seats detach as a carrier?

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Convertible seats stay in the car, they don't have a carry handle or a to snap into.

Not all convertibles will fit newborns- including some of them that are rated to 5 pounds. If you'd like a list of convertibles that will fit newborns and last until your child is ready for a booster, I'll gladly give you a list :)

You will need a convertible seat even if you do start with a carrier, rear facing as long as possible is safest. Here's some info to look at:
http://carseatblog.com/5168/why-rear-facing-is-better-your-rf-link-guide/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sssIsceKd6U
http://www.photoshop.com/users/CarSeatsAreCool/albums/2a9fce7bbf5040bab2f8925bc7b7a2e4

Why are car dealers offering 2 thousand less for my trade in?

raindrop12

I am 2 years into a 5-year car loan and no longer upside down on its value. The Kelly Blue Book says its trade in value is $13,625, and I owe 11,509. I would like to use the 2 thousand in equity towards a new car. The two dealers I have gone to have said that they no longer go by what KBB says it is worth. They are firmly offering me just 11,500 for amy trade in. Am I missing something? The car is in pristine condition; no stains, scratches, very shinny paint. Very cute Manual transmission Mazda 3. I am only trading in because our family is growing. Another thing, can someone explain how a trade in can affect the taxes you have to pay in California. They are using some mumbo jumbo to confuse me.
The 13,625 is the KBB trade in value. Private resale value is in the 15,000. Thank you for all the great help. ; )

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Hi Karla,

Kelly Blue Book is a retail online buyers guide, I know of no dealer that has or ever had a "Kelly Blue Book". They do use, one or combination of other books/sources. The most common being yellow NADA guide for dealers, Nada also makes a whole sale 'bluebook' Some dealers go according to current local/regional auction pricing.

Unfortunately Kelly Blue Book does not cut checks or buy cars, If they did I would sell a whole lot more cars. As an information source it is great but remember they get their info from various nationwide sources. And the number is an average of trade allowance.

Trade allowance, if you dont know, is the actual value of your trade plus any applicable discounts. You ever notice how trade prices sometimes vary depending on actual vehicle at same dealership.

With that being said, your trade allowance will vary. Two dealers said 11,500. Are they comparing same car, meaning against same model. The actual value could be 11,000 with 500 added discount. And national average is higher because some vehicles have more room for discount. Say 11,000 with 4000 discount.

Look up trade allowance on kbb or use other resources. edmunds.com or nadagudelines.com, but remeber only use as a guideline.

The dealer needs to fix anything that might be wrong, even if you dont see it, they have to preventive mainteance, or replace half worn but still good for you tires or brakes, warranty the vehicle for next buyer and most important of all. Make a profit.

Trade and taxes. Since you already paid tax on your current vehicle when you bought it. The trade price is deducted from the selling price. That subtotal is taxed. (im in NY)

selling price-trade allowance=taxable subtotal+sales tax+applicable fees+your payoff-down payment=Amount to finace.

Good Luck, email me if i can be of more help

-Chris

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I want to book a trip to Carlsbad Caverns, but I need some help?

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d3aDlYgAm3

I am planning to go to Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico next summer and I need some information. What are some nice hotels in or near the park? I also need to know about airfare and renting a car info. If you could send a link that would be great, thanks.

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!st site below gives info on nearest hotel. Most others are in Carlsbad...25 miles away. The caverns are fantastic, but you will MELT! In the caverns the temp is cooler, but extremely damp. Go on a guided tour, but you will find that your calves will be sore for days from walking down the rough paths...you get to ride back up in an elevator. You will head straight for the swimming pool when you return to your hotel!

How do I stop a manual car when driving uphill without using a hand break?

Q. Hi Guys

I have heard there is one more method of stopping a car when driving on a steep hill using cluth and accelerator.

Could you help me guys?? I have always got this fear in my mind when I am driving uphill

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Base on my experienced, to stop a manual car using clutch and accelerator (without apply the hand brake) when driving a car uphill, I will use this step...

Step 1: Slowdown the car and shift to low gear (do not release the clutch and do not apply the accelerator, just apply the break pedal slowly). Normally when your car speed is less than 35 KM/h. Shift to the lowest gear.

Step 2: About 5 second before your car is going to stop then release the brake pedal and press down the accelerator slowly and at the same time release the clutch pedal half way slowly until the car is stop (do not release the clutch 100%, the engine will stop) ... make sure the clutch and the accelerator is balance just nice to make sure the car won't moving... you need to practice this frequently before get use to it


If you need more about car tips just visit this site http://car-info-guide.blogspot.com/

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