I didnt do it....
LOL
I thought about that, so i need to make it a sql based db, and not just from the lang files.
it would be easy for translators, but it will be faster and less of a headack for all.
somthing like this for the makes
 xoops_garage_makes VALUES (86, 'Toyota'); 
xoops_garage_makes VALUES (87, 'Triumph'); 
xoops_garage_makes VALUES (88, 'TVR');  
and this for models
 xoops_garage_models VALUES (693, 86, 'Hilux'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (694, 86, 'Landcruiser'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (695, 86, 'Liteace'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (714, 87, 'Spitfire'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (718, 87, 'TR6'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (719, 87, 'TR7'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (720, 87, 'TR8'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (721, 88, '280I'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (725, 88, 'Cerbera'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (727, 88, 'Griffith'); 
xoops_garage_models VALUES (728, 88, 'S Convertible');  
Notice the ( ###, ##, 'model')
the 2 digit is the maker
the 3 didgt is the model number.
Marc