Car Repairs Master Thread

[dovy2]

getting mixed mesages from online forums..
is there any way to relearn the TPMS without going to a dealer?
odyssey 2015

[smurf]

Anyone with a 2017+ Chrysler Pacifica and have experience dealing with the ESS and battery issues?

I keep getting the "pull over safely, vehicle about to stop" message

[yungermanchik]

You'll need to elaborate on that.

Sometimes workers "borrow" the customers' cars, at the less trustworthy repair places.

[Euclid]

Anyone with a 2017+ Chrysler Pacifica and have experience dealing with the ESS and battery issues?

I keep getting the "pull over safely, vehicle about to stop" message

Think the auxiliary battery needs to be replaced. I got it covered by warranty

[smurf]

Think the auxiliary battery needs to be replaced. I got it covered by warranty

I got so frustrated with that Aux battery and ESS garbage that I completely disconnected it.
I am running on only a relative new main battery and i get an (expected) error about the start stop system failing.

However shortly after starting my ride this warning about pulling over pops up.

[Yo ssi]

Sometimes workers "borrow" the customers' cars, at the less trustworthy repair places.

And fail to realize that hiding the espass under a rug ain't blocking it. No I didn't drive to Manhattan on Shabbos morning.

[myi]

Who do you guys use these days in Brooklyn as a mechanic? Or a shop that you guys would bring to inspect a vehicle one is looking to purchase?

[herb]

Both the keyless remotes of my '17 Accord won't auto start the car as well as the lights don't flash when unlocking or locking the car although the doors do lock/unlock and the truck as well the alarm buttons all work.
I already checked on the settings in my car and everything seems right.
Just randomly stopped working

update: finally had a chance to go to mechanic, they first thought my car battery was too weak which sent error messages into the computer of the car and messed up the whole system. After replacing the battery and resetting the security system ($135) it still didn't work. In passing I mentioned to them that they should take a look at my passenger door as I noticed it does not lock and unlock together with the remote or the button in the car, it only locks and unlocks manually on the lock itself. It then clicked that the reason the remote wasn't working is because the door never locked and I believe it's a security setting that the car won't run if all the doors aren't locked. They replaced the wire for the back door which they said was loose and now works like a charm! (They didn't charge me for that, since they already charged for resetting the computer which didn't need to be done, I'm assuming it would have been more costly for me)

[joe1234]

08 honda crv, heat works fine on drivers side not on the passenger side, can take 20-30min for passenger side to blow hot air. Any ideas?

[elazarmn]

09 Camry got into a small accident and my front axel seems to be bent a little. Anyone have experience with driving with a bent axel to a local garage or should i not risk to avoid any more damage to the car?

[NAT86]

got my front tie rod replaced and now my tire rotation is messed up. is a tie rod suppose to mess up tire rotation? if yes is the mechanic suppose to fix that?

[myi]

got my front tie rod replaced and now my tire rotation is messed up. is a tie rod suppose to mess up tire rotation? if yes is the mechanic suppose to fix that?

You mean alignment?
 Yes when replacing the suspension. Especially the tie rod you will need an alignment.
    Random fact, the tie rod is what they adjust when you go for an alignment.  Surprised they didn't tell you that you will need an alignment after replacing the tie rods.

Unless you mean they put the tires back on in different positions? So it messed up your tire rotation?

[elazarmn]

Also looking for a towing company for a local tow in Brooklyn- from the mid 20’s to east 15th ave j and k area

[myi]

Also looking for a towing company for a local tow in Brooklyn- from the mid 20’s to east 15th ave j and k area

Your best bet would be triple aaa. Find someone that has aaa and let them help you out.

 Because even if you would sign up from a Groupon aaa at 22.50 that wouldn't help you. You'll need to wait 7 days iirc to use the benefits. Or maybe that's only for upgrading your membership. You'll have to do your homework on that. Don't remember off hand.

[WonderingYid]

Your best bet would be triple aaa. Find someone that has aaa and let them help you out.

 Because even if you would sign up from a Groupon aaa at 22.50 that wouldn't help you. You'll need to wait 7 days iirc to use the benefits. Or maybe that's only for upgrading your membership. You'll have to do your homework on that. Don't remember off hand.

You can call and immediately get a 5 mile tow.
To get a longer tow, then you need to wait.

[myi]

You can call and immediately get a 5 mile tow.
To get a longer tow, then you need to wait.

Thanks for the input. So that's his best option. Sign up for triple a or use someone's account.

This aaa membership would be what you need.
 Seems to be 29.99 now.  https://www.groupon.com/deals/aaa-aca

Or get added to someone's membership. Ages 17 to 19 is free.

Or get a free one from tmobile. They offer one free membership on the plan.

Or get someone who has a membership to do you a favor.
Hatzlacha.

[NAT86]

You mean alignment?
 Yes when replacing the suspension. Especially the tie rod you will need an alignment.
    Random fact, the tie rod is what they adjust when you go for an alignment.  Surprised they didn't tell you that you will need an alignment after replacing the tie rods.

Unless you mean they put the tires back on in different positions? So it messed up your tire rotation?

thanks yes i meant alignment.

[elazarmn]

You can call and immediately get a 5 mile tow.
To get a longer tow, then you need to wait.

Wow thank you so much! Where do you see that you get a 5 mile right away? On groupon it says after 3 days

[elazarmn]

Wow thank you so much! Where do you see that you get a 5 mile right away? On groupon it says after 3 days

Update: called this morning AAA and was told i can have same day benefits if i pay a same day surcharge of $90. I agreed but they couldnt match the online $38 promotion so i hung up, signed up online then put in a claim with roadside assist. They didn’t charge me the $90 same day surcharge.

[WonderingYid]

Thanks for the input. So that's his best option. Sign up for triple a or use someone's account.

This aaa membership would be what you need.
 Seems to be 29.99 now.  https://www.groupon.com/deals/aaa-aca

Or get added to someone's membership. Ages 17 to 19 is free.

Or get a free one from tmobile. They offer one free membership on the plan.

Or get someone who has a membership to do you a favor.
Hatzlacha.

Or sign up for one month and cancel.
Chase also has on certain CCs discounted 5 mile tows (I believe $50ish).