The driver of the car is responsible for his own vehicle. If you hit a curb, it's your own fault.
The driver of a vehicle is responsible for the proper functioning of that vehicle. Even if you did not know the brakes were bad, the accident and all damages are the fault of the driver.
In most states, the driver backing up is always responsible for avoiding a collision unless other circumstances enter into the collision, such as DUI, excessive speed or faulty brakes on the part of the other vehicle. But even then, the responsibility may be "shared".
The car behind you is responsible for the damage to both cars. They are also responsible for putting you and the other driver in a rental car while your cars are being fixed.
it doesnt have a timing belt, it has a chain.
i dont know much but i would think so :\
Auto technicians work on cars. They fix things under the hood, such as with the engine or a starter. They can also change brakes and rotors, along with some damages.
Sometimes the self adjust rod gets rusty or corroded. When that happens it also damages the arm. Replace them both.
If you're looking for sympathy you're in the wrong place. You are completely responsible for all damages. And let me point out that if you hadn't been driving the car, (you know, illegally) you wouldn't be in this mess. And more importantly, the other person who's car you... destroyed? wouldn't be having to figure out what to do now.
It depends on how it broke. If you or your guest/visitor broke something you must pay for it. If it broke because of normal wear and tear then you're not responsible.
If he pulled out in front of a car driving on the street and it struck his car, then he is at fault. If he was rear-ended by the car following, then the following driver is at fault.
When the engine dies, the power steering and vacuum assisted brakes are no longer receiving the "help" from the engine. Find out why the engine is stalling and the rest of the problems will go away.
Warped brake rotors will cause pulsation (or vibrations at high speeds) when the brakes are applied. This may also go on to misalign the calipers and cause other vibration related damages.