do I just buy it at the auto parts store and take it to any mechanic? Does it have to be done at a dealership? I don’t want to pay 2000.00 just for a headlight replacement ya know? Is it cheaper to have it done by a private mechanic than a dealership?

helpplz, Let me start out by saying I’m not always right when it comes to auto repair. Last month I had an accident with my Nissan Pulsar and I wasn’t sure how to fix them. I tried to search the web for help, but the procedures were way too complex for my skills. I ended up going to the dealship for my repairs. The dealership tends to charge more than mom and pop repair shops, but they’ve seen all sorts of situations ( insurance problems, repair warranty issues, etc) and they seem to always find a way to help me. Maybe you can try calling auto repair shops in California to see if they can help you. http://www.autorepairshopreview.com/California-Repair-Shops.html

Does this part have a fuel pressure regulator built in? What can break on this thing aside from bad rubber seals, an internal clog, or a leak caused by physical damage or corrosion?

Get real, my friend said the repair is going to cost $2,600!!! How on earth? You can buy a used car for that price.

Philladelphia, I had similar problems with my Chevrolet Tahoe and last month. Try getting a free auto warranty quote ans see if you can get the policy before you need to get your car repaired. http://www.autoadviceonline.com/Warranty-Quote.html

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In the vehicle-adornment industry, modesty is not a common word. Let’s face it – no one buys a 24 carat gold suspension springs or a bejeweled wheel rims or a platinum steering wheel to keep a low profile. That is simply preposterous!

Creating auto parts that are glitzier than the last revealed has always been the challenge for companies like the H&R Gold and LP Wheel Group which is known for producing remarkable car parts and accessories that only the privilege few can afford while the rest of us are left admiring and gawking. Tony Lee, proud owner of LP Wheel is popular among car enthusiasts for his line of Chevrolet and Ford emblems that are studded with multicolored Swarovski crystals which are sold under the IcedOutEmz brand.

In preparation for the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show held last November in Las Vegas, Mr. Lee decided to create something more elaborate and more expensive than what he usually does—a diamond-festooned, 18 karat white gold shift knob priced at $150,000. According to Mr. Lee, “I wanted people to feel luxury in the palm of their hand. People wear jewelry in their car, so I came up with the idea that the car should wear jewelry, too.”

And since he knows that only few can afford such luxurious auto parts he has chosen to design the knob for pricey vehicles like the Bentley Continental GT which according to him, “For the past couple of years, the most popular car for the big dogs has been the Bentley Continental GT,” with a retail price of about $165,000.

Mr. Lee ordered a spare knob from Bentley Motors—a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group and recipient of quality Volkswagen parts like Volkswagen timing chain. The knob featured a sandwich-like design with a metal alloy strip bordered by leather grips. To create his diamond studded masterpiece, Mr. Lee removed the center strip and created a mold out of its indistinctly curvy shape. He used the mold to create an identically sized and contoured band in 10 ounces of gold.

Mr. Lee has hired a professional jeweler to affix the 30 carats of diamonds into the golden strip employing a technique that is similar to the one used for wedding rings. Each of the diamond used is 2.5 millimeters in diameter, the size which according to Mr. Lee would create the maximum effect aside from that much larger stones would have created ugly gaps around the knob’s edges on the other hand smaller stones wouldn’t appear stunning enough to the eye.

The diamond studded shift knob took 100 hours of labor to complete and was finished just in time for the trade show where it was placed in a glass museum case, guarded by a similarly stunning model clad in a skimpy dress. Mr. Lee cheerfully said, “Everybody’s jaw was dropping at how expensive it was.”

The knob was so expensive that no takers as of this time were reported but Mr. Lee has decided to put it on display at the company’s headquarters in Las Vegas. Mr. Lee has also added that the publicity generated by the product’s mere existence has been worth the effort and investment. As a matter of fact, a lot of publicists have been calling Mr. Lee about making custom knobs. “We could easily do a custom for $5,000 depending on the size and clarity of the stones and the size of the knob,” Mr. Lee added. But in case someone would want the original, Mr. Lee explained that he has become reluctant to part with it, “I would rather just make another piece with the same amount of carats. But if the price is right, well, everything is negotiable.”

Although it is true that cars are nothing but heavy steel that takes us from point A to point B, other people view it in a different light – like a way of expressing one’s self or style. For men the amount of torque and horsepower often reflects the “road” ego they have. And so for this year automakers have rolled out the red carpet to provide car aficionados out there with something to drool about.

Auto analysts have predicted that 2007 is going to be a good year for cars. They said that from the trend-setting superminis to amazing lines of supercars and everything in between including auto parts and accessories that car enthusiasts desire are all going to be granted.

Leading the desire list is Audi R8 supercar which is expected to go on sale this summer. The car is priced at $120,000 to $130,000. The R8 is based in the 2003 Audi Le Mans Quattro concept car and not on the automakers R8 race car as what others presumed. It is equipped with a unique headlight design that makes use of LED technology. Audi said that the internal reflectors of the new car resemble those found in miniature Sydney Opera Houses. The LED headlamps used in R8 are far from the conventional not only in terms of their size but they are specifically and meticulously designed solely for the R8.

The Volvo S80 is also included in the must-drive list. Unthinkable sophisticated auto materials were pooled together by Volvo’s engineers just to come up with this Scandinavian luxurious car. First in its segment is the in-car heartbeat monitor that alerts the driver through key fob whenever a person approaches the car. The S80 just like any other Volvo’s masterpiece is not only designed to thrill and excite but was made to perfection. Great care was given to every detail even a Volvo heater core was fitted exclusively for the S80.

The Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG coupe is also a standout. Car aficionados have agreed that its cruise control integrated system which enables it to shift to autopilot function during stop-and-go traffic that makes it to become one of their all-time favorite cars. The cruise control integrated system is one of Mercedes’ ways of aiding drivers to pay attention to the road. The technology also comes with radars that can monitor the distance of the car with other cars. CL63 also steers, brakes and accelerates whenever it trails another car.

Additional treats to aficionados is the inclusion of mind-boggling upgrades to the automakers’ lineup. The upgraded models boast improved performance and technology which would make fanatics unable to resist. The Lexus LS Hybrid, a vehicle that runs on gasoline and electricity is a treat to those who love green cars. The regular version of this car is powered by V8 engine that produces 380 horsepower. The electric motor in the hybrid version also assists the V8 to generate more than 430 horsepower. And at present the hybrid version of Lexus LS is considered to be a status symbol of choice.

Lexus is not the only automaker that shows off its innovative prowess other automakers like Aston Martin, Maybach and Rolls-Royce have also exhibited their pride vehicles. Aston Martin has presented its V-8 Vantage Convertible while Maybach has unveiled its hot rod version of its 62 S sedan. Bentley not to be left behind has also presented it Azure drop-top version which is upgraded to become more captivating than ever before.