Is Your Car in Need of Repair.?
2006-03-05 / 01:36:19 PM
Ask me before getting your car repaired. I will be happy to inform you of what the repair should cost. I will also be happy to tell you whats wrong, if you just give me the symtoms you are experiencing. There seems to be a lot of over selling going on at the dealerships and independent garages due to the economy being the way it is. Unfortunately, women are being targeted more than men. The most common rip-off I have seen lately is when the vehicle does not pass the emission test. That situation gives the mechanic an OPEN TICKET, because not passing the test means you DONT DRIVE the car, and also risk having your license supended. My advice to you here is to find a QUALIFIED tech who specilaizes in EMISSION CONTROLS, and get a detailed estimate and explanation as to what the vehicle needs. Also, make sure to check your warranty, some parts such as the CAT-CONVERTOR, EGR, and other emission controls may be still under warranty. Well, thats all for now. As always I welcome any comments or suggestions.
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| Comment posted by empoweryou at 2006-03-15 19:53:51 So true. My mother drives a cadillac. I can't remember what year it is, but it's automated-everything... Just last month, everyone was telling her transmission was going out. Leave it to my uncle, the mechanic, thank goodness, to question some sort of fuse. And wah-lah. That's what it was. Everyone else was wanting $400 or more to give her a new transmission. He replaced a simple little fuse, and the thing drives like a dream! thanks so much for your concern for the rest of us! Good Wishes and God's Blessings! Celena (and James) Barton ...ecoSalutations.com ...AmigoHealth.com ...DiveForIncome.com email us :) |
| Comment posted by Autoguy at 2006-03-19 16:37:46 Thank you for your reponse. Anytime I can help you or anyone with a car question or problem, please dont hestitate to ask me. Sorry about taking so long to respond, I usually check my blog daily. Talk to you soon, Don |
| Comment posted by gweiss at 2006-03-21 19:37:38 Valuable information here, Don for anyone who drives a vehicle! You ARE THE AutoGuy Online! I don't have much knowledge of EMISSION CONTROLS such as the CAT-CONVERTOR, EGR, and/or any other emission controls. Same goes for the rest of the car...LOL Please keep writing and keeping us informed! Thanks! Gina Weiss auburnmiGOLD.com |