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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

Tools that AutoZone lends for free:
https://www.autozone.com/lp/loan-a-tool


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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #400 on: April 25, 2020, 10:52:43 PM »
Taking emotions out of the equation, definitely worth fixing.
Than tackle the job and fix it!
Are you handy at all?
Meaning any chance you would work on your own car or you bringing it to the mechanic?
Maybe you can rent @CountValentine for the day and have him work on your vehicle!
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #401 on: April 25, 2020, 10:53:57 PM »
You wouldn't want to pay For a new oil change, assuming you put in synthetic oil, which probably costed you $100.
  Catch the old oil to replace after taking out, and try spraying a lubricant to soften hard to remove bolts and nuts.

 Or a decent mechanic would be able to take it off for you.
you can be straight up and honest tell him you just bought a vehicle and the person before you seems to have tightened it by hand when you're not supposed to tighten the oil filter as that will make it extremely difficult to take off.
Thanks. Paid $60

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #402 on: April 25, 2020, 10:55:41 PM »
Thanks. Paid $60
Good to hear! Thanks for sharing the good news!
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #403 on: April 25, 2020, 10:59:30 PM »
Than tackle the job and fix it!
Are you handy at all?
Meaning any chance you would work on your own car or you bringing it to the mechanic?
Maybe you can rent @CountValentine for the day and have him work on your vehicle!
Ive replaced a radiator, brakes & rotors, o2 sensors, taillight and headlight assembly, bumper covers.
Don't have the time and tools to do the work these days.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #404 on: April 25, 2020, 11:03:42 PM »
Ive replaced a radiator, brakes & rotors, o2 sensors, taillight and headlight assembly, bumper covers.
Don't have the time and tools to do the work these days.
Trampoline assembly is also waiting for me... Or should I say the kids are waiting
Bh what a good father! Good to hear you put your kids first!
 
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #405 on: April 28, 2020, 10:58:26 AM »
Best strategy for battery replacement for a camery 2016 in Brooklyn, I have Geico road assistance, buy a new battery from Costco, Online/Amazon or any affordable  reccomendtion place in Brooklyn who can sell me a battery with parts and labor?

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #406 on: April 28, 2020, 11:02:02 AM »
Maybe check around. Places like AutoZone/Advance Auto by me have specials like free instillation with the purchase of a battery.
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« Reply #407 on: April 28, 2020, 02:21:22 PM »
Maybe check around. Places like AutoZone/Advance Auto by me have specials like free instillation with the purchase of a battery.
If sears is open, get your self a gold diehard battery.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #408 on: April 28, 2020, 02:32:18 PM »
Costco garage is closed last i checked.
Autozone would be the best options if they are still servicing vehicles

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #409 on: April 28, 2020, 03:25:20 PM »
If sears is open, get your self a gold diehard battery.

Something like  this for $170? Geico road side says they will install battery free of charge as long as I provide the battery:
https://www.sears.com/diehard-gold-automotive-battery-group-size-24f-price/p-02850823000P
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #410 on: April 28, 2020, 07:27:17 PM »
Maybe check around. Places like AutoZone/Advance Auto by me have specials like free instillation with the purchase of a battery.
I've had bad experience with Advance Auto Parts batteries. Third one to go bad on me within the first year. Two different cars.

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #411 on: April 28, 2020, 07:39:52 PM »
I've had bad experience with Advance Auto Parts batteries. Third one to go bad on me within the first year. Two different cars.
Ouch.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #412 on: April 28, 2020, 09:13:12 PM »
Trampoline assembly is also waiting for me... Or should I say the kids are waiting
assembly complete!

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #413 on: April 28, 2020, 09:14:26 PM »
assembly complete!
Have you tried it out?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #414 on: April 28, 2020, 09:14:34 PM »
assembly complete!
The kids are fully assembled? Then you can retire!

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #415 on: April 28, 2020, 09:20:44 PM »
Have you tried it out?
Oh ye... Paid extra for a higher weight limit. Most were 250lbs.  :)

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #416 on: April 28, 2020, 11:03:06 PM »
assembly complete!
Repairs on the vehicle here we come!  :)

Can we get a picture of your completed task?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #417 on: April 28, 2020, 11:09:25 PM »
Has anyone ever replaced an air intake on their own before? I’d like to give it a shot being as my mechanic is closed and I’m desperately bored (and I need a new air intake obviously;)  )
I’m looking to buy a short ram intake as it’s quieter than a cold air intake but any advice on the 2 n wud I need any special tools? Thanks in advance!
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #418 on: April 28, 2020, 11:12:09 PM »
Repairs on the vehicle here we come!  :)

Can we get a picture of your completed task?
Nope . Vehicle repairs were completed yesterday at a cost of $1500. I'm only paying 10%. It's my work vehicle.
Pics of the trampoline?

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« Reply #419 on: April 28, 2020, 11:23:13 PM »
Pics of the trampoline?
Action video?
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