Problem: Article: Park on a flat surface and block both rear wheels, front and back. Jack both front wheels off the ground and support the vehicle with jack stands. Chock the back tires to make sure nothing will move anywhere while you're working. . Figure out if your vehicle's got a strut-style suspension or a control arm, then check the ball joint by either jacking up the control arm near the ball joint to check for wheel play, or by jacking up the car and using a pry-bar to check for wheel play in a strut-style suspension. There should be no space between the ball joint and the point of contact. If you see any space, or the wheel moves considerably, the joint needs to be replaced. Go to the auto parts store and get a replacement part appropriate for your make and model. All you've got to know is the type of vehicle and you should be able to use the guidebook in the aisle, or ask for help and they'll be able to direct you. Typically, a solid ball joint replacement will run about $80 or $90 new. Compared to the several hundred to a thousand dollars they'll charge at the shop, this can be a very cost-effective DIY project. Depending on the steering assembly, you may also have to move aside the brakes. If so, use a wire to hang the brakes and don't dangle them by the brake lines. You'll also need to loosen the mounts holding the control arm or sway bar in place to give you more room to move suspension parts away. If it's at all possible, try to work around the brake rotor, caliper, and the line without removing the assembly. If you do, you'll have to bleed the brakes, making this a much bigger job. The ball joints can be some of the gunkiest components on the entire undercarriage, quite caked with dirt and other road grit, and it can be a bear trying to get the ball joint loose from that build-up. To make it easier on yourself, spray some metal cleaner on all the bolts to try to get them to slip off somewhat more easily.
Summary: Prep the work area. Inspect the ball joints to make sure they need to be replaced Purchase the correct replacement ball joint assembly for your vehicle. Remove the wheel and access the ball joint. Soak all the bolts with WD-40 or PB Blaster.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you do decide to look at buying an extended warranty, you need to carefully appraise the contract you are being offered. This means reading it thoroughly and methodically. It is very rare for a warranty to cover all the possible repairs you could require. Typically some parts are covered and others aren't. As a rule of thumb you should assume that if a part isn't explicitly described as covered in the contract, it probably isn't. Repairs for parts such as the brakes and clutch, are often not included in service contracts. Most warranties cover working parts, not repairs of dings and scratches (cosmetic repairs). Also, normal wear and tear is not normally covered. There are all sorts of clauses which could reduce your coverage. For example, if a covered part has become damaged by a part that is not covered, you may not be able to claim for the repair. A common so-called "escape clause" is one which covers "internally lubricated parts", but only if all the seals and gaskets are intact and in place. For example, if a transmission seal worth a few dollars leaks and the transmission becomes damaged before you have noticed the faulty seal, the provider may refuse to pay for your expensive transmission repair. You may be covered for replacement parts, but not the labour. Depending on the problem, the labour could far outstrip the costs of replacing a part. As part of the contract, you may be required to do certain things to keep the contract valid. For example, you may be obliged to carry out regular services beyond the normal legal requirements. This might include perform oil changes more regularly than is recommended by your auto manufacturer. If you don't realise this and fail to fulfill your responsibilities then you could void the contract, meaning you are not covered and you don't get the money back. It may be stipulated in the contract that you only take the car to a specific dealer for maintenance. Check this and stick to it. Anything else would be an unauthorized service. To avoid this, be sure you know what you have to do and keep full and complete records of the actions you have taken. Keep hold of all the receipts from services and any maintenance work. Before you agree to anything you need to understand how claims are handled. This means being clear on where you can take the car if you need a repair and how the repair is processed. It's important to know who pays for the repair in the first instance. Does the warranty provider pay up-front, or will you have to pay and then get reimbursed afterwards? If this is the case, it could cause a significant strain on your finances in the short-term. Part of understanding how claims are handled is knowing the level of deductible or excess you will have to pay. Be sure you check the deductible for any claim before signing up. Given the multiplicity of financial service firms and the often complicated structure of businesses which operate by buying and selling things like debt and insurance contracts, it's important to know precisely which company stands behind your warranty. Dealerships sometimes offer warranties that are backed by third parties, not the car manufacturer. A manufacturer-backed warranty can be used at any dealership, whereas a third party one may be limited to where you bought the car from. These kind of dealer-limited deals are sometimes known as "Captured Warranties". Generally, warranties that are backed by the manufacturer themselves receive the highest customer satisfaction ratings. It is certainly not unheard of for companies that underwrite these kind of warranties to run into financial trouble and go bankrupt.

SUMMARY: Be clear on what is covered. Understand your responsibilities. Determine how claims are handled. Know who backs the warranty.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Is she looking you in the eyes longer than normal or glancing at you when you're not looking? This is usually an indication that someone is attracted to you. See if she makes excuses to talk to you, or tries to get closer to you. In other words, tries to be with you. This most likely means that she's interested Does she seem to get upset when you're around other girls or try to jump into every conversation you have with one? She's probably jealous of the attention that they're getting from you. This is a clear indicator she wants to be more than friends. See if she gets upset, or tenses up when you talk about other girls. Because that makes her nervous that you might have interest in other girls and not her.
Summary:
Pay attention to eye contact. Jealous tendencies.