Possible Clues:

• Croatian lost time fighting this player
• Instrument found in auto ('car' in America)
• How to get around the motor in a blower
• "The Legend of Zelda: __ of Time": video game
• Instrument from old estate, say, indicator not actually starting
• Player getting open top vehicle home before action starts
• Instrument that old malfunctioning in a car
• An egg-shaped wind instrument, also called 'sweet potato'
• Leader of orchestra lovin' a toy instrument
• Instrument caught in blade, in accident initially