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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 #540 on: September 07, 2020, 08:10:16 AM »
i also need to repair my car , if any deal or discount available please let me know!
Please elaborate?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #541 on: September 07, 2020, 04:34:18 PM »
@CountValentine

 Any recommendations where to buy some pads and rotors for my vehicle? best prices is?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #542 on: September 07, 2020, 04:46:59 PM »
@CountValentine

 Any recommendations where to buy some pads and rotors for my vehicle? best prices is?
Lets all say it together.... RockAuto!!!!

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« Reply #543 on: September 07, 2020, 05:00:35 PM »
Lets all say it together.... RockAuto!!!!
Will take a look in a bit. Thanks

 I know I can get aDelco parts for a chevy on Amazon for $88 all included for the rear of the vehicle. (Set of rotors and pads).

 While advance auto and auto zone want 40-45 a rotor and you can always find the 25% or some similar coupons.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #544 on: September 07, 2020, 11:28:17 PM »
Anyone in the Monsey area that likes to play with cars?

I will pay for the parts and tools.

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« Reply #545 on: September 07, 2020, 11:29:17 PM »
Anyone in the Monsey area that likes to play with cars?

I will pay for the parts and tools.
  You'll be better off listing what needs to be done.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #546 on: September 08, 2020, 09:59:43 AM »
Will take a look in a bit. Thanks


Do you have a piston compressing tool? If not, harbor freight sells a good one cheap

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« Reply #547 on: September 08, 2020, 10:37:05 AM »
Do you have a piston compressing tool? If not, harbor freight sells a good one cheap
Yup, have all the brake tools needed to change a set of brakes.

 Thanks though.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #548 on: September 08, 2020, 11:51:39 AM »
Do you have a piston compressing tool? If not, harbor freight sells a good one cheap
a screw clamp and flat piece of wood or metal works as well if you don't have one...

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #549 on: September 08, 2020, 12:09:00 PM »
  You'll be better off listing what needs to be done.
To start, I need the AC compressor replaced, install backup camera and brack fluid replacement (if this is the correct step to make the brack more sensitive)

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« Reply #550 on: September 08, 2020, 12:11:27 PM »
To start, I need the AC compressor replaced, install backup camera and brack fluid replacement (if this is the correct step to make the brack more sensitive)
Brack fluid? You mean brake?
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« Reply #551 on: September 08, 2020, 12:14:45 PM »
a screw clamp and flat piece of wood or metal works as well if you don't have one...
Yup.

  it's cost $5 for a piston tool to compress the pistons.
  And you can just take the old brake pad and use as a backing to compress the pistons.

   Helping out a freind with his brakes, but have a feeling even though the rotors and pads are gone, it seems his rear wheel is a little bit on the slant which is causing a continuous squeaking noise without even pressing the brakes.

 Can either be the upper control arm lower control arm shocks and some other suspension components.
  Possible for it to be in the rim or the actual tire.

 I guess I'll remove the tire and visually inspect it to see if I can see anything.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #552 on: September 08, 2020, 08:37:53 PM »
Ok, so my headlights went out and I gotta buy new ones.

I don’t know the first thing about this, can anyone enlighten me?

It’s a 2013 Accord EX-L V6 if that’s important.

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #553 on: September 08, 2020, 09:40:58 PM »
Ok, so my headlights went out and I gotta buy new ones.

I don’t know the first thing about this, can anyone enlighten me?

It’s a 2013 Accord EX-L V6 if that’s important.

Thanks.
Both of then went out at once?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #554 on: September 08, 2020, 09:44:20 PM »
Both of then went out at once?

No, but I replace in pairs.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #555 on: September 08, 2020, 09:50:54 PM »
Ok, so my headlights went out and I gotta buy new ones.

I don’t know the first thing about this, can anyone enlighten me?

It’s a 2013 Accord EX-L V6 if that’s important.

Thanks.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/honda,2013,accord,3.5l+v6,3294156,electrical-bulb+&+socket,headlamp+bulb,11701
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« Reply #556 on: September 08, 2020, 09:52:55 PM »
Thanks!

But I'm still clueless as to which ones to buy.
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« Reply #557 on: September 08, 2020, 10:16:53 PM »
Thanks!

But I'm still clueless as to which ones to buy.

I called CarQuest and they told me to buy any Sylvania H11 so that's what I ordered.
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« Reply #558 on: September 08, 2020, 10:24:28 PM »
I called CarQuest and they told me to buy any Sylvania H11 so that's what I ordered.
you either could have looked in your owners manual which would have told you exactly which part number you need.
 Or put your car info in a site like RockAuto or carquest and type in headlights which will show you the headlights that fit for your vehicle.
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« Reply #559 on: September 08, 2020, 11:44:54 PM »
you either could have looked in your owners manual which would have told you exactly which part number you need.
 Or put your car info in a site like RockAuto or carquest and type in headlights which will show you the headlights that fit for your vehicle.

Looks like what I bought was compatible. Anyway, Amazon was the only place that would ship fast enough.
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