Author Topic: Car Repairs Master Thread (Read 180384 times)

myb821 · « **Reply #60 on:** November 11, 2014, 12:31:43 PM »

+1 to good dealings with maven.

dealfinder85 · « **Reply #61 on:** November 11, 2014, 02:08:22 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on November 11, 2014, 12:31:43 PM

+1 to good dealings with maven.

+1

Tankchucker · « **Reply #62 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:08:27 PM »

Any recommendation where to get a new tire for my old Camry, preferably a place that can repair tires also (Incase this one is repairable) a used tire would also be fine. located in Brooklyn.

avromie7 · « **Reply #63 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:14:06 PM »

Quote from: Tankchucker on April 26, 2015, 06:08:27 PM

Any recommendation where to get a new tire for my old Camry, preferably a place that can repair tires also (Incase this one is repairable) a used tire would also be fine. located in Brooklyn.

if your tire is damaged on the side wall it's definitely not reparable if it's a regular puncture on the tread it definitely is the only question is when there is a "big" puncture

moko · « **Reply #64 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:15:34 PM »

Quote from: Tankchucker on April 26, 2015, 06:08:27 PM

Any recommendation where to get a new tire for my old Camry, preferably a place that can repair tires also (Incase this one is repairable) a used tire would also be fine. located in Brooklyn.

i used crazy willies (cor. of foster ave and McDonald ave) for repairs and used tires

Tankchucker · « **Reply #65 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:23:35 PM »

Quote from: avromie7 on April 26, 2015, 06:14:06 PM

if your tire is damaged on the side wall it's definitely not reparable if it's a regular puncture on the tread it definitely is the only question is when there is a "big" puncture

Thanks, my tire has a bubble coming out on the side so I guess it's not repairable

I got a car wash last night and all of a sudden this morning I saw the bubble on the side of the tire, I'm not going to fight with them because I'm not %100 sure that they damaged my tire, and even if I was it would take too much effort to get a dime out of them.

Quote from: moko on April 26, 2015, 06:15:34 PM

i used crazy willies (cor. of foster ave and McDonald ave) for repairs and used tires

How much does a standard used tire + installation cost over there? And is it a Jewish owned?

moko · « **Reply #66 on:** April 26, 2015, 10:31:20 PM »

Quote from: Tankchucker on April 26, 2015, 06:23:35 PM

Thanks, my tire has a bubble coming out on the side so I guess it's not repairable I got a car wash last night and all of a sudden this morning I saw the bubble on the side of the tire, I'm not going to fight with them because I'm not %100 sure that they damaged my tire, and even if I was it would take too much effort to get a dime out of them.How much does a standard used tire + installation cost over there? And is it a Jewish owned?

not jewish owned i think a good used tire is around $60

beeweegee · « **Reply #67 on:** May 27, 2015, 11:30:16 PM »

I'm looking to buy a portable jumpstarter for my car. What specs should I be looking for? It's for a full size sedan.
Thanks!

jdross · « **Reply #68 on:** May 28, 2015, 10:20:00 AM »

I guess this is the right place to ask this. We plan on getting a new car pretty soon, something not too fancy. We got a new truck a couple years ago and its great but our one car is getting a bit old, it's a 1997, Toyota! All the cars we are looking at don't offer remote staters (compact and mid-size sedans) and as the winters here in Butte are freezing, I'd like to get one installed aftermarket.

Anyone have any recommendations?

We've also head horror stories about things like engines turning off and starters getting destroyed from the remote starter. Any truth to those or just urban legends?

Thanks,
JD

avromie7 · « **Reply #69 on:** May 28, 2015, 11:31:20 PM »

Quote from: jdross on May 28, 2015, 10:20:00 AM

I guess this is the right place to ask this. We plan on getting a new car pretty soon, something not too fancy. We got a new truck a couple years ago and its great but our one car is getting a bit old, it's a 1997, Toyota! All the cars we are looking at don't offer remote staters (compact and mid-size sedans) and as the winters here in Butte are freezing, I'd like to get one installed aftermarket.

Anyone have any recommendations?

We've also head horror stories about things like engines turning off and starters getting destroyed from the remote starter. Any truth to those or just urban legends?

Thanks,
JD

It's true that if installed incorrectly you can have issues starting your car and you'll have no idea why. I got one installed in Lakewood at CSOradio for $375 IIRC. It was worth the price because of his reputation of doing it right

shtank · « **Reply #70 on:** May 29, 2015, 12:37:07 AM »

Quote from: beeweegee on May 27, 2015, 11:30:16 PM

I'm looking to buy a portable jumpstarter for my car. What specs should I be looking for? It's for a full size sedan.
Thanks!

Truth is, the only one truly worth having is this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Jump-N-Carry-JNC660-1700-12-Volt-Starter/dp/B000JFJLP6
The only problem is that if you don't use it somewhat regularly, it may start to not hold a charge as well.
You will get quite a few boosts out of this on a single charge btw.

lunatic · « **Reply #71 on:** June 22, 2015, 08:33:45 PM »

So I am getting a new car soon and don't want to put any money into my old car... How bad is it to drive on this tire?city? Highway?

alpicone · « **Reply #72 on:** June 22, 2015, 10:23:21 PM »

Do you care about having control of the car on a wet road?

alpicone · « **Reply #73 on:** June 22, 2015, 10:23:43 PM »

You know you can get used tires for about $35 each

lunatic · « **Reply #74 on:** June 22, 2015, 10:31:04 PM »

Quote from: alpicone on June 22, 2015, 10:23:21 PM

Do you care about having control of the car on a wet road?

Quote from: alpicone on June 22, 2015, 10:23:43 PM

You know you can get used tires for about $35 each

I know.... I am hoping to have a new car in the next two weeks and don't want to put money into a car that I am junking

smee123 · « **Reply #75 on:** June 23, 2015, 08:26:17 AM »

Drive very slowly, especially while turning and don't drive when its raining.

lunatic · « **Reply #76 on:** June 23, 2015, 09:06:59 AM »

Quote from: smee123 on June 23, 2015, 08:26:17 AM

Drive very slowly, especially while turning and don't drive when its raining.

Thanks... My mechanic says it's OK for a couple of weeks

jack12 · « **Reply #77 on:** June 23, 2015, 09:50:59 PM »

How much should it cost to get a door lock actuator fixed on a 2005 Honda Civic?

Zkpncs48 · « **Reply #78 on:** June 23, 2015, 10:18:55 PM »

I just had some repairs done on an old car on the steering system. I had it done by a new guy in lakewood that ive dealt with in the past before he opened up a shop.
I am since experiencing all kinds of problems including a leaky radiator, a dead battery, and for some reason it doesnt go above 2100 rpm while in drive which makes it take forever to pick up speed.
It might be a coincidence since its an old car but seems weird to me. Any thoughts?

popcorn1508 · « **Reply #79 on:** June 23, 2015, 11:29:29 PM »

Quote from: alpicone on June 22, 2015, 10:23:43 PM

You know you can get used tires for about $35 each

Where? The cheapest I've found in the past was $45. Is it worth it to get used tires over new?

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