Re: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car
You will get all sorts of advice on what to ask, but consider anything said to be suspect. I hate to be so negative, but in some cases the dealer does not even know the total history of a vehicle. A certified pre-owned vehicle is a good option if you can get a good deal. At least in this case the manufacturer is standing behind the vehicle with a warranty. Also make sure you have checked out buying guides for vehicles you are interested in. This will give you some idea of their value when you are on the lot. Oh and one final note, never be afraid to walk away from a deal no matter how much pressure they try to apply and hell if they try to pressure you, tell them to go pound sand. My wife and I just purchased a new vehicle and it was actually a pretty pleasant experience. Apparently this dealer got it. On Mar 12, 2010, at 12:05 AM, Jennifer Jackson wrote: Ok, what should I ask and look for when buying a used car? Any special tips? I know very little about cars, and have forgotten some of that in the last 23 years since I drove. *smile* Just to remind you, I am totally blind. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car
I'm glad you didn't ask what brand of used car... First, go online and get an idea of price ranges for different cars. The learning is on you, and don't depend on a sales person to be totally honest with you. Some are, and some aren't. It's on you if you find a car for $1500 while the same car is showing for $3500 most places. Think of Andy Rooney. Why is that? Beyond that, look for the obvious things. How does the finish feel? Chips? Dents? Scratches? Do the doors close tight? Do you need to slam them closed? And while you aren't a mechanic, look at the tires. Pay attention to the edges of the tread area. If you feel the nubs like a new tire, that's a question mark. If you feel cupping or a concave surface across the tread area, the tire has been under inflated. This often indicates neglect by the owner. If the inner or outer edges are beveled or warn away much more than the rest of the tread, this is a suspension problem. Anything from a bad ball joint to being out of alignment. Make sure the engine fires quickly and runs smoothly without having to touch the gas at all. Computers will often make the engine turn over a few times before it fires and that's fine. It does need to fire and idle smoothly within just a few seconds. Once the engine has fired and is running smoothly, give the gas a shove. Don't stomp your foot to the floor and hold it, this makes the engine run wild and with the transmission out of gear, there is no load on the engine and you can damage things. Give it a couple quick jabs with your foot however. You don't want the engine to hesitate as you hit the gas. You also don't want to hear extra knocking, clicking or pinging as you hear the engine rev up. Finally, with your foot on the brake, drop it in gear. Go a couple times from drive to reverse. Hopefully you won't feel the car jolting as it changes directions. All engines will twist a bit as they change directions but you don't want a lot of shaking or clunking going on. Beyond that, someone will need to drive it for you and make sure the engine runs smoothly on the road and the transmission shifts firmly without slipping. Sorry I can't make it more simple than that. I worked as a mechanic for over 30 years and those seem to be the important parts to focus on. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:05 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car Ok, what should I ask and look for when buying a used car? Any special tips? I know very little about cars, and have forgotten some of that in the last 23 years since I drove. *smile* Just to remind you, I am totally blind. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express!
Maybe I missed something here, , why is Outlook not an option here? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Claudia Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:56 PM To: Technology list for the Blind and Vision Impaired Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express! Okay, So, we're having a bad week here, with computers and such. First, the significant other gets a virus; then, our DSL modem goes bad, so I convinced our telephone service provider to give us a new one! Here is my question. The other half finally bit the bullet, and he's getting a new Windows 7 Home Premium laptop; what e-mail programs have you all used successfully, since I know that Outlook Express is not an option here. Thanks. My other question is this. Can a computer virus cause problems with a modem? I'm not saying they're related because I don't think the two incidences are, but I'm just curious. Claudia __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4936 (20100311) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car
I think the list of things to look for are too numerous to list here. I would advise you to get ahold of a few buyer's guides for used cars. Again, the list on here could go on, and on, and on, and on, and on. And it probably will. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car Ok, what should I ask and look for when buying a used car? Any special tips? I know very little about cars, and have forgotten some of that in the last 23 years since I drove. *smile* Just to remind you, I am totally blind. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car
Thanks Everyone, I was really just thinking in terms of things to know as a blind person specifically, not the general car buying stuff. I have gotten some good answers, and I do appreciate it. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 7:20 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car I think the list of things to look for are too numerous to list here. I would advise you to get ahold of a few buyer's guides for used cars. Again, the list on here could go on, and on, and on, and on, and on. And it probably will. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car Ok, what should I ask and look for when buying a used car? Any special tips? I know very little about cars, and have forgotten some of that in the last 23 years since I drove. *smile* Just to remind you, I am totally blind. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car
One thing most dealers will provide if asked is a car fax or car facts. Don't know which way it is spelled. Basically it lists the mileage and number of times the car has changed hands, been titled. If a major wreck or flooding then it should show as a salvage title somewhere. Also shows any odometer tampering. Ron - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 6:38 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car Thanks Everyone, I was really just thinking in terms of things to know as a blind person specifically, not the general car buying stuff. I have gotten some good answers, and I do appreciate it. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 7:20 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car I think the list of things to look for are too numerous to list here. I would advise you to get ahold of a few buyer's guides for used cars. Again, the list on here could go on, and on, and on, and on, and on. And it probably will. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car Ok, what should I ask and look for when buying a used car? Any special tips? I know very little about cars, and have forgotten some of that in the last 23 years since I drove. *smile* Just to remind you, I am totally blind. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shark Bite Inline Valves
we bought the t handled key for it but couldn't get it closed over here. On Wed, 10 Mar 2010, Lee A. Stone wrote: Dan,I hafve found the curb shut off two times here over the years and the town refuses to install a new one. I have put a tomato paste can over the end. the town had put in a shut off valve which stuck up a little. that round piece about maybe 3inches across? well two times I hit it with the lawnmowers . no more lawnmowing as it cost to much to replace the mowers and the town has this idea if I am blind then get a kid or a animal to mow the grass. Lee On Mon, Mar 08, 2010 at 07:54:39AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: Scott, I had the same issue, where my main shut-off was leaking slightly. I tried to get it changed, but ended up not being able to. I wasn't going to touch it myself, an 80 year old valve and pipe, no way. So I got a plumber. Unfortunately, the plumber was unable to get the curb box valve shut off. We compromised and shut-off the main valve, put a better shut-off valve inside of the old one, then opened the old valve and tightened it up and packed it so that it wouldn't leak, and never has to be touched again. You can save yourself some aggravation if you find the curb box yourself. It took me a couple of days of looking and probing. Somehow, the water company was able to shut it off, but the plumber who showed up later couldn't. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 -- All the really good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow. -- Grant Wood
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
I think they were without any sort of handstop on a unit that is often yanked and jerked with force. But hey, how did we do it with a pockey knife? On Wed, 10 Mar 2010, Max Robinson wrote: You can get cut when using a sharp knife. What a revelation. What's next, a recall of kitchen ranges because you can get burned while using them? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 9:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Gerber(r) Gator(r) Machete and Gator(r) Machete Jr. Units: About 149,000 Gator Machetes and 6,000 Gator Machetes Jr. Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis. Hazard: The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Gerber has received five reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the Gator Machete, all of whom required stitches. Gerber has received no reports of injuries associated with use of the Gator Machete Jr. Description: This recall involves the Gerber Gator Machete and Gator Machete Jr. with the original handle (see picture below). The Gator Machete is approximately 25 1/2 long and the Machete Jr. is approximately 18 3/4 long. The blade is marked with the Gerber trademark. The Gator Machete and Machete Jr. with a modified handle (an extended hand guard) are not included in this recall (see picture in recall announcement). Consumers should visually inspect their machete to determine if it is included in this recall. Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod Gun, and through on-line stores from March 2007 through February 2010 for between $16 and $25. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the machete for a free replacement machete. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gerbergear.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10157.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2733 - Release Date: 03/09/10 19:33:00
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express!
I think a Handy girl must have a working computer to list all her tools, jobs to be done,etc. so also think down the road about computers Claudia which you will lay your fingers on the screen , well they are out now but very expensive . Work related someday we can run a phillips head particular size screw driver across a scanner and the computer will i. d. that same tool. Lee On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 01:35:21PM -0600, Claudia wrote: I'm sorry; I didn't mean to post this here, so if it's inappropriate, again, I apologize. Claudia - Original Message - From: Don To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express! I have a new win 7 computer, I am running windows live mail, very screen reader friendly, almost like outlook express. I like it almost as well. Regards. From: Claudia Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:55 PM To: Technology list for the Blind and Vision Impaired Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express! Okay, So, we're having a bad week here, with computers and such. First, the significant other gets a virus; then, our DSL modem goes bad, so I convinced our telephone service provider to give us a new one! Here is my question. The other half finally bit the bullet, and he's getting a new Windows 7 Home Premium laptop; what e-mail programs have you all used successfully, since I know that Outlook Express is not an option here. Thanks. My other question is this. Can a computer virus cause problems with a modem? I'm not saying they're related because I don't think the two incidences are, but I'm just curious. Claudia __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4936 (20100311) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4936 (20100311) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4936 (20100311) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- All the really good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow. -- Grant Wood
Re: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car
I convinced my husband to be patient and not buy a $1500 car. His car was totaled a little while back and we are still waiting to find out about the insurance. but we are going to be upside down and do not want to turn over a loan like that. We have one cheap get a round car, but it does not hold our entire family, very inconvenient , but livable for a few months. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Ron Yearns To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car One thing most dealers will provide if asked is a car fax or car facts. Don't know which way it is spelled. Basically it lists the mileage and number of times the car has changed hands, been titled. If a major wreck or flooding then it should show as a salvage title somewhere. Also shows any odometer tampering. Ron - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 6:38 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car Thanks Everyone, I was really just thinking in terms of things to know as a blind person specifically, not the general car buying stuff. I have gotten some good answers, and I do appreciate it. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 7:20 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car I think the list of things to look for are too numerous to list here. I would advise you to get ahold of a few buyer's guides for used cars. Again, the list on here could go on, and on, and on, and on, and on. And it probably will. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car Ok, what should I ask and look for when buying a used car? Any special tips? I know very little about cars, and have forgotten some of that in the last 23 years since I drove. *smile* Just to remind you, I am totally blind. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
