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Good for him! It isn't easy to regain control once a car has begun to slide. Shows he is a good driver. I haven't had any near-misses this year, but last year we were driving north through a bit of a snowstorm in the 15-passenger van, towing a trailer, when something (not sure if it was a gust...

Wow, I never thought about renting a bike. I knew it was possible to rent a car. I suppose it makes sense that bikes can be rented also, although it seems like the liability for the rental agency would be a bit higher.

Anybody think they'll be able to go? There's a sneak preview available, but of course nothing can beat seeing these cars in person. Sure wish I could make it, but it's a bit too far to go for me.

I think the legality of driving with a cracked windshield varies by state. I was in my car and the temperature outside was below freezing, and my windshield was fogged up. I had the car warmed up already, and flipped on the defrost - and the windshield cracked when the hot air hit it. Bad deal!

How do they work? Do you warm them up in the house and then sit them in the dashboard, or are they electronic and run from the cigarette lighter / power plug?

Baby wipes or Windex and paper towels are what are generally used to clean the dashboard area in our vehicles. Even without a baby, we buy baby wipes for stuff like that, and to keep in the car for "just in case." The individually wrapped wipes are too expensive.

Did the book show how to replace the latch if it malfunctioned? That is what it sounds like to me, too, like the latch broke off in the on position.

Driving in the snow isn't all that terrible, but if you are up there with family, you can always have someone else drive you. Anyone who lives up there will have experience.

Nope, never gone that fast without realizing it. You must have been on an empty road, I guess. Seems like if there were other cars, you would have noticed sooner.

10 years without much work needed is really good. My father-in-law has a truck that's almost 25 years old, but he's taken care of it and it still runs great.

Glad you were finally successful! With the way gas prices have risen, more people are selling than buying, I think. I've had a lot of friends have good results with Craigslist.

I've seen that before. Every manual transmission vehicle I've ever driven has one. I'm not really sure *why* though, as I have been unable to find anything about it.

The thing is, some states (like mine) do not require *any* practice. To get a motorcycle license here, you only have to pass a written test.

I've had Toyotas several times over the years, and it used to be they were high quality and built to last. The recent year or so is not enough (yet) to overcome a lifetime (literally) of good quality. I do hope they improve their QA so there won't be so many issues in coming years.

The finish, I guess, on my Caravan is peeling. It's like a clear coating that comes off in sheets if you pull it just right. What IS that coating? Is it something I should peel off and replace, and if so, with what?

So they're saying that the total car sales for 2011 are supposed to top the charts with the highest amount since 2008. With house sales down and car sales up, makes one wonder if more people are living in their cars...:suspicious:

I don't go through car washes much, but my sister does occasionally. She says it isn't so much to clean the car, as to amuse the kids. Apparently they really like watching the water on the windows.

Well, to be honest, I ignore the underbelly of my car unless I have to get under there for something (like changing oil, or wiring up the muffler, or whatever). Of course, I don't live where they salt the roads, so that is less of a concern here.

I'm with AWOL. Don't be in such a hurry to "grow up" - enjoy being a kid while you can. Adult responsibilities (and bills) will last the rest of your life! Don't wish your life away.

I'm glad you got your truck back, but sorry to hear that you had more problems. Did you have to pay for the rental yourself the whole time? That could get pricey!