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When i back in my car and turn the steering wheel all the way I hear a clank coming from outside..what is that?
 

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If I were to buy the headlights (not lightbulbs) for my car, how much would it cost roughly for installation.
It is for a very common Japanese brand of car.
 

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Yo.. I have a 2009 Malibu... The car is rocking/shaking when I stop.. I put it in netrual to see if it would stop.. it does alot but it's still noticeable.. also now it doesn't want to start when I get in.. I lifted the hood.. you can see the engine block literally rocking back and forth :mjcry:
 

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Yo.. I have a 2009 Malibu... The car is rocking/shaking when I stop.. I put it in netrual to see if it would stop.. it does alot but it's still noticeable.. also now it doesn't want to start when I get in.. I lifted the hood.. you can see the engine block literally rocking back and forth :mjcry:
Sounds like you need to change your sparkplugs or timing belt. Go on youtube and check your model car for engine knocking to see similar situations.
 

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@Toyota I'm thinking of buying a Sony audio receiver for my car off ebay or something. How do you go about getting someone install it for you & how much would they typically charge?
 

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Yo.. I have a 2009 Malibu... The car is rocking/shaking when I stop.. I put it in netrual to see if it would stop.. it does alot but it's still noticeable.. also now it doesn't want to start when I get in.. I lifted the hood.. you can see the engine block literally rocking back and forth :mjcry:
You driving a GM bailout era car you already took an L right there no offense

Get rid of it if you have the means to do so
 

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You driving a GM bailout era car you already took an L right there no offense

Get rid of it if you have the means to do so
I'm trying... But do you think you know what the problem is??

And I have 7000 to buy a car straight Cash... I'm thinking of a 2014 KIA optima..
 

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Car wont start. The battery is showing like 9 volts on start but when tested the battery and alternator are showing good. Could ot just be a bad ground or connector? I only paid $400 for the car and its lasted me over two years so Im considering junking it.
 

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@Toyota I'm thinking of buying a Sony audio receiver for my car off ebay or something. How do you go about getting someone install it for you & how much would they typically charge?
Just get it off amazon or Best Buy. Get a wiring harness for your car that’s compatible with the radio and get a dash from kit and DIY it. Madd easy. If you don’t wanna do it, just google an car audio spot near you.
 
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