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A car is a wheeled, self-propelled vehicle. Normally, a car has 4 wheels and is designed for the transport of passengers. Depending upon locale, cars may also be called 'autos.'

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VW Eos - Is this normal kind of rust on the underside (control arm) of a 14 year old car?

My first post here. I'm looking to get a 14 year old VW Eos, but I noticed some rust going on in this underside bar shown in the picture. Everywhere else is fine. There are some circular holes in the ...
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replace 1 or 2 rims/wheel if car hit a curb? [closed]

My car hit a curb while I was parking two days ago; speed was lower than 15mph. Still, the bent is noticeable in the front, passenger's side, and less noticeable in the rear, also passenger's side: ...
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is it a good idea to have crash/bumper guard on rear of hatch back

Crash guards usually causes problem with Airbag deployment prevents bonnet from acting as crumple zone and impacts the chassis of the car badly which is more harmful for passengers according to this ...
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stop lights on passenger vehicles - how many?

Not counting the third, central light or any additions that are non standard. Most vehicles have two lamps, one on each side on the rear. Some have four lamps, two on each side. Are there any cars ...
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Volvo s60 2011 D3, infotainment system partly working. AC works, no radio/my car settings etc

Volvo s60 2011 D3, infotainment system partly working. AC works, no radio/my car settings etc... Also replaced all fuses for infotainment. Would anyone have any ideas as to why the radio and car ...
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Why does the car drying towel I bought have a rough side and a soft side, can both sides be used for drying the car?

I bought this drying towel: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Microfibre-perfect-streak-free-vehicles-04512000/dp/B09NBSWQSY/ but I find that it has a soft side that can be used to dry the car body, but it ...
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Used Cars: What does this mean "Salvage Title. No Accident or Damage Reported"?

Found many used cars with a Salvage Title, but No Accident or Damage Reported. The cars look good and are priced only a few hundred $ below used cars with a clean title. How can a Salvage Title car ...
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What's wrong with my car battery?

If I leave my car without starting for 4-5 days - the car won't start up. I have to jumpstart it (using a portable battery) Using multimeter with the car off, it reads about 12.4V Does the battery ...
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Toyota corolla 2015 tyre upsize

I have Toyota corolla 2015 with 17" rims. The recommended tyre size is 215/45 r17, but I live in an area where there are a lot of pits on the roads. Can I go with 215/50 r17, and how much will ...
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Storage capacity under the passengers seats

Do any cars have storage capacity under the passengers seats? If yes, is it comfortable? If no, is it feasible?
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Will OBD2 Hud Head Up Display drain car battery if left plugged when car is off?

I am buying a HUD Head Up Display. It goes in Sleep Mode when ignition is off (screen turns off). I asked the manufacturer, they said it uses 0.3mAh when in Sleep Mode (400mA while in use). Is this ...
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I have a 3500 watt car audio system and want the cheapest way to run it?

I have a 3500w system I need to know if I need a high output alternator or can I just replace my stock battery with a 4800 w energie battery
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1350 kg capacaity car hydraulic ramp/jack lifting 2500 kg car?

Can you lift the front of (2000-2500)kg car safely with this 1350kg capacity(pair combined) hydraulic ramp/jack?
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Can I turn on the A/C Unit in a car using the OBD-II Port while it is off?

I want to know if it is possible to turn on the A/C unit using the OBD-II port in a car even if the engine/car is off. Is the OBD-II port capable of doing something like this, or is it only used to ...
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Car Radio Antenna

Car radio antenna 1 What could be the ideal location for installing Car radio antenna? 2 Can there be advantages of fixing more than one Car radio antenna?
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Battery level indicators in dashboard of four wheeler vehicles

Dashboard Symbols Lead acid batteries v/s Lithium ion batteries Lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles Are there Battery level indicators on the dashboard of four wheeler vehicles? Can ...
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Ac compressor or bad hoses

Ac stopped blowing cold air, I was told we needed a new ac compressor. We got it replaced and now it's leaking bright green fluid. Took it back to the dealer they now said its coincidental that the ...
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Which tyre to choose? Replace runflat with tubeless tyres on BMW 520d

I have a BMW 520d M sport edition. Currently the tyres on the car are runflat tyres and I want to replace them with tubeless tyres because the ride in the city on bumpy roads is very stiff and also ...
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Possible to have damaged wire that beeps on continuity check?

I suspect I have a issue on one of the connectors in my harness, so I'm testing the loom for continuity on switches contacts and connector pins etc. following the schematic. I'm wondering is it ...
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I took the battery off my car 2006 Honda CR-V

I took the battery off and when I put it back on the car the alarm wouldn't stop, after a few hours I tried various ways to start my car but it didn't crank , there's no lights in dashboard or inside ...
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Penalty/Fine by Traffic cop for blocking rear window glass pane [closed]

Rear window car Will there be a fine by the traffic cop if he finds the back seat of the car mirror glass blocked by the owner with a bed cover? I.e. The driver cannot see the back while taking a ...
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Is it normal to over flow little battery liquid

I got an overflow issue with my car's old battery and now replaced it with a new one. currently, when I go for a long drive few vapors are released through the overflow exit side of the battery. Is it ...
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Car horn's relay always in switched on position;could it be the reason for total battery drainage if car is not started for 2 days

(MG Hector plus petrol automatic-1 year old). My car's battery was suddenly getting drained in just 2 days of not using the car. This happened twice. I took the car to the service centre and they said ...
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Use of electronics in 49cc 2 stroke dirt bike engine

The picture is taken from here. Are there any electronics in this 49cc 2 stroke dirt bike engine. Are electronics responsible for the ignition timing of spark plug? Or, is the flywheel (that has ...
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Can someone help identify the model/year of this car for me?

I have a picture but I don't recognize the model. It's got a very distinctive hatchback.
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Why do my car's air vents automatically close shut when the car is shut down?

When my car is shut off, I hear a thump sound at the dashboard. I later learned this is the sound of the vent flaps going into the closed position. Why do the vents automatically close when the engine ...
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Installing after-market seats

So, I want to upgrade my standard seats (Leon Cupra MK3, same platform as Golf 7). Being a newbie, I thought I go online, I select a seat model I like, I fill in the car model and just put it in my ...
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How does my car buttons communicate with the car dashboard?

I have an Audi A6 3,2 FSI 2004 model. Needless to say the multi media system isn't what it could be. I work as a computer programmer so naturally it peaked my interest to know how the multi media ...
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Is my car ac condenser clogged?

I hosed down the condenser in my car today to see if it improves my ac What I realized is that the water didn't dry on some certain spots like the rest of the condenser. The top and the sides were ...
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Antifreeze in engine oil

I accidentally put antifreeze in the engine oil, a complete moment of stupidity, but I poured about 50ml (definitely not more than 100ml) do you think it would be okay as it’s such a little amount? Or ...
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Thrown rod in engine block, can I drive it one mile?

My 2012 fusion overheated and a rod disconnected/snapped off, I have no idea if I'm saying any of that correctly, but from the word of a trusted mechanic friend, this is what has happened. I got a new ...
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Does factory default car cover (parachute material) provide UV protection to car?

I park my car outside and in sun. I cover my car with the dealer provided car cover which is made of parachute material. I would like to know if the parachute material car covers block UV rays. If so, ...
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24V Car accessory fan into a normal car socket

From my online "research", I've learnt that a car socket is 12V and can is capable of 180W. But I bought a car fan that is rated to run 24V 0.4A and 10W. Is it safe for me to plug in into ...
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Maximum liters capacity (petrol,diesel) for a four wheeler Car [closed]

Can you specify the maximum liters capacity in petrol fuel input of a four wheeler car for any make & model? Can the maximum liter capacity of that four wheeler car make & model be increased ...
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Brake calipers rubbing rim after changing pads

Sounds like I'm dragging my exhaust down the road. I pinpointed the issue to my brake calipers rubbing my rim. Nothing's changed but brake pads. What should I do? Other than getting spacers...
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Can a gas car engine run on pure octane booster?

Can a gas car engine run on pure octane booster? This guy experimented on lawnmower engines and concluded they ran very well on octane booster, but can car engines run on pure octane booster?
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How modern electronic parking brake works? Do they consume power when parked and car is off?

This might be a stupid question, but lately I've been asking myself this question and couldn't find an answer on google. How modern electronic parking brakes work? Do they consume power when parked ...
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Transition from Left Hand Drive to Right Hand Drive Car Vehicle

I would like to know the following information. 1 By Default, a Car Automobile is manufactured as Left hand or Right hand drive. In terms of engineering efforts, how easy or difficult is the ...
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How to fix fog lights not working, on Hyundai Tucson 2013 GLS 4DR?

My fog lights are not working, and I don't remember them ever working. I attempted a number of things, but nothing worked. The voltage of the lights when switched on is ~4.0V. Since other battery ...
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Why do buses not have seat belts if cars have to have them? [closed]

This has always struck me as odd. People just board this huge thing that moves around and never even question why there are no seat belts. But a normal car (even a larger bus-like one) has to have ...
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mechanic can't reproduce trouble when car is at shop... need to record OBD data when problem occurs while driving

I brought my car in for servicing, but the mechanic can't reproduce the problem. I want to log OBD data as the problem occurs. I would then provide this captured data with the car when it goes back ...
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Car Idles Really High Sometimes

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6l V8 (Automatic). I have this issue were randomly my car will idle high. I start it up and the rpms go to 2500 and eventually get down to 2000 which is a bug jump from ...
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Whats this (plastic?) piece hanging on the bottom of my car?

I bought a used opel corsa last week and just noticed today a (pastic?) piece hanging off of the bottom of it. It doesn't look like it was screwed to the car (no holes or anything which would fit a ...
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What kind of carpet should i use to replace the old one in my car? [closed]

I own a 1996 Mitsubishi L300/Delica and the carpet is all worn out. Should i use a special type of carpet thats made for cars or i can simply use carpets for houses?
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What to mix to paint a car detail

I've decided to replace one of my fenders of my car since it has rust. I bought a second hand one and i have to change its color. I went to a paint store and the person there checked the paint mixed ...
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Should I polish the car myself?

I am concerned about safety (of paint) and efficiency. My car is old (bought in 2013), and looks dull. I have never waxed or polished. I have just learnt that these two are "things". My car ...
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Is it harmful for the engine to drive 60 mins of steep uphill every day?

There is a road in my area which is steep uphill (about +15% slope). I have to pass it to reach my destination. It takes about an hour to drive across this road and I usually use 3rd or 4th gear to ...
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Brake disc corrosion - do they really need to be replaced?

I've been told by an authorised Mercedes service engineer that all 4 discs and all 4 pads need changing on my Mercedes GLC 43. It's just over 2 years old with 30k miles on the clock, so I am pretty ...
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If my Infinity/Nissan car key fob can unlock and lock the door but not start ignition

My car key unlocks and locks the doors of my G37, but can not start the car from the push button, nor when it is held touching the push button(or in receptacle). Because it can unlock the car, it ...
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Help! Should I be concerned about this rust on my wagon?

2005 Saab 9-5. Looking underneath the passenger side, is this the subframe I'm looking at? https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RpmbwwUWoQlVzvFV7pjfsTGADQ-kJKLq?usp=sharing New subframe doesn't ...
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