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List of mechanics that have been recommended by DDfers:

Brooklyn
Empire Auto Center
485 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-6050

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wh8Mei7zwZPLJKHQ6

Ashers Auto Repair
3901 16th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (347) 240-7921

Lakewood

Betzalel Brezner 845-558-5547

Kuntri
Bruce’s Garage, Liberty

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Author Topic: Car Repairs Master Thread  (Read 177961 times)

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #120 on: February 12, 2017, 06:22:41 PM »
Breaker bar is key

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #121 on: February 12, 2017, 09:42:44 PM »
Breaker bar is key
sometimes.
Other times it will just crack the nuts right off. Definitely need penetrating grease and sometimes even that doesn't help

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #122 on: February 12, 2017, 11:56:35 PM »
my back bumpers coming off any quick fix w/o going to a body shop?

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #123 on: April 05, 2017, 10:29:02 PM »
How much should one pay to have this sucked back out\repair?

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #124 on: April 06, 2017, 05:51:39 AM »
How much should one pay to have this sucked back out\repair?


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do it yourself self with a heat gun.

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #125 on: April 06, 2017, 11:13:39 AM »
do it yourself self with a heat gun.
+1 a good blow drier may also work
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #126 on: April 06, 2017, 12:57:39 PM »
+1 a good blow drier may also work

Thanks I saw on YouTube

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #127 on: April 06, 2017, 01:18:29 PM »
do it yourself self with a heat gun.

+1 a good blow drier may also work
I've seen this taken out by pouring boiling water over it and pushing it out from the inside.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #128 on: April 06, 2017, 01:35:02 PM »
I've seen this taken out by pouring boiling water over it and pushing it out from the inside.
Same idea
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #129 on: June 16, 2017, 01:57:06 PM »
Need new tire or a plug?


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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #130 on: June 16, 2017, 05:39:25 PM »
Need new tire or a plug?


looks like new tire but you never know

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #131 on: June 16, 2017, 05:44:06 PM »
Need new tire or a plug?


new tire. That's already considered the sidewall

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #132 on: June 17, 2017, 09:45:52 PM »
I just found a new supply of forks!

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Cheap Replacement Car Parts
« Reply #133 on: July 28, 2017, 02:31:21 PM »
Anyone know of a specific place/website where I can get NEW replacement car parts? I need a bumper cover for my kia optima ex 2015... TIA

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Re: Cheap Replacement Car Parts
« Reply #134 on: July 28, 2017, 04:01:59 PM »
I picked up a bumper cover for my 04 Avalon recently on Amazon for $90. Did the install myself.

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Re: Cheap Replacement Car Parts
« Reply #135 on: July 28, 2017, 04:29:45 PM »
Anyone know of a place I can get authentic replacement carpet mats for my car without paying dealer prices

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Re: Cheap Replacement Car Parts
« Reply #136 on: July 29, 2017, 11:38:57 PM »
I picked up a bumper cover for my 04 Avalon recently on Amazon for $90. Did the install myself.
it came pre painted?

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Re: Cheap Replacement Car Parts
« Reply #137 on: July 29, 2017, 11:45:53 PM »
it came pre painted?
no. I now can spot my car from a distance

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Re: Cheap Replacement Car Parts
« Reply #138 on: July 31, 2017, 12:34:40 AM »
#here are some of the sources I have used

1. Amazon


2. Ebay
(I have purchased PAINTED bumper covers)

3. Rockauto.com


also if you dont mind checking out junkyards than go to:
4. car-part.com
you van search based on distance for the part you are looking for



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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #139 on: August 09, 2017, 04:46:40 PM »
when inserting a usb to my 2016 toyota sienna it wont come up on the screen, i have tried multiple usb and even tried the same usb by other siennas and it works fine,
 it does connect to the usb plug cause when i plug in a phone it will charge it just dosent show on the screen that a usb is plugged in (usb port stays light) what may be the problem?
Do u have any different idea for a signature?