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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 #460 on: July 02, 2020, 01:17:48 PM »
Probably OEM.

Thanks!

Anyone know of someone that can install?

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #461 on: July 02, 2020, 01:19:50 PM »
Anyone know of someone that can install?
You in Chicago?  :)
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #462 on: July 02, 2020, 01:39:42 PM »
Need to replace a door handle on a 2018 Hyundai sonota,
Looked up part-car.com and they dont have my color handle.

Anyone know of body shops that are inexpensive around Brooklyn?   

Also need a place to install the door handle.
ebay! I just bought a part from this ebay store. https://www.wheelstiresandmore.com/t-about.aspx

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #463 on: July 02, 2020, 02:04:35 PM »

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #464 on: July 02, 2020, 04:26:00 PM »
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Nope NY
If the 2018 models are the same it's probably one of the easiest door handle replacement I've ever seen.

https://youtu.be/d51G_aneoEQ

Don't think you need to take off the door panel seems like you can do it from inside the car.

https://youtu.be/5sHGVt183TE

One guy put on a piece of electric tape to keep it snug the bolt, to stop it from falling into the door panel, while the other guy pushed on the nut and put the new piece on without removing the bolt.

https://youtu.be/XmSfKMllPjw
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #465 on: July 02, 2020, 04:32:08 PM »
Thanks so much guys! Thanks for the suport!

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #466 on: July 03, 2020, 04:32:05 PM »
It's a great price for a great tool.

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It usually cost in the price range to 60-$70.

 If you want something more advanced I would say go for a blue driver.

 @CountValentine am I wasting my money on one of these or should I go for the blue driver?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #467 on: July 03, 2020, 07:30:02 PM »
@CountValentine am I wasting my money on one of these or should I go for the blue driver?
Have no idea, sorry.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #468 on: July 16, 2020, 05:50:23 PM »
i have a smashed mirror on a 15 passenger van that i need to fix.

i was wondering if changing the mirror is something i might be able to do alone.

if yes is there anywhere online to order car parts, like a replacement mirror? (of course the cheaper the better)

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« Reply #469 on: July 16, 2020, 05:53:55 PM »
i have a smashed mirror on a 15 passenger van that i need to fix.

i was wondering if changing the mirror is something i might be able to do alone.

if yes is there anywhere online to order car parts, like a replacement mirror? (of course the cheaper the better)
https://www.rockauto.com/
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #470 on: July 16, 2020, 06:19:26 PM »
https://www.rockauto.com/
how do i find out which exact part i need. i.e. where do i find the exact info on the car

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #471 on: July 16, 2020, 06:33:00 PM »
how do i find out which exact part i need. i.e. where do i find the exact info on the car
What's the year, make and model?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #472 on: July 16, 2020, 06:41:25 PM »
What's the year, make and model?
2020, Chevrolet, express

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« Reply #473 on: July 16, 2020, 06:47:03 PM »
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #474 on: July 16, 2020, 06:53:25 PM »
Just keep drilling down on the express menu.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2020
Don't know which model you have but here is an example: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2020,express+2500,4.3l+v6,3444567,body,outside+mirror+&+glass+assembly,1304
that's the problem i dont know how to find the exact express model

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« Reply #475 on: July 16, 2020, 06:55:25 PM »
that's the problem i dont know how to find the exact express model
Which mirror?
Is it a manual mirror, push to fold in?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #476 on: July 16, 2020, 06:58:02 PM »
Which mirror?
Is it a manual mirror, push to fold in?
driver
angle is adjusted by motor &
push to fold

its just the glass that cracked so i dont think i need to replace the whole fixture just the glass

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« Reply #477 on: July 16, 2020, 07:03:19 PM »
driver
angle is adjusted by motor &
push to fold

its just the glass that cracked so i dont think i need to replace the whole fixture just the glass
You can get just the glass. The mirrors are the same for all models so it just depends what type of mirror you have. Single lens or two for the mirror glass?
ETA: Heated?
Flat or convex?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #478 on: July 16, 2020, 07:05:16 PM »
You can get just the glass. The mirrors are the same for all models so it just depends what type of mirror you have. Single lens or two for the mirror glass?
two
so as long as its just the glass it's all the same?

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« Reply #479 on: July 16, 2020, 07:06:10 PM »
two
so as long as its just the glass it's all the same?
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