Repairs Tips Blog http://repairtipsblog.com Answers and Videos tips to help with your projects. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:10:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Q&A: Which car repair jobs you can do and save a lot of money? http://repairtipsblog.com/qa-which-car-repair-jobs-you-can-do-and-save-a-lot-of-money/ http://repairtipsblog.com/qa-which-car-repair-jobs-you-can-do-and-save-a-lot-of-money/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 15:10:37 +0000 admin http://repairtipsblog.com/qa-which-car-repair-jobs-you-can-do-and-save-a-lot-of-money/ Q&A: Which car repair jobs you can do and save a lot of money? is a post from: Repairs Tips Blog

]]> Question by : Which car repair jobs you can do and save a lot of money?
Such as oil changes, but what about breaks and rotors changes? Does that usually save a lot on the labor or not worth the extra time to do it? Any other “home garrage” jobs that can save a lot of cash?

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Answer by ioerr
Oil changes don’t save you a whole lot, but they’re easy. Brake and rotor changes are a little harder but they save you more. Exhaust replacement isn’t too hard and can save you quite a bit.

Really any repair you can manage yourself is worthwhile. But if you’re not sure about it, do yourself a favor and pay a professional.

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]]> Question by leftcoastliz: What sort of background music should a car repair shop play to go with the setting?
(as a better alternative to muzak or elevator music)

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Answer by Mike
thrash metal

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]]> http://repairtipsblog.com/what-sort-of-background-music-should-a-car-repair-shop-play-to-go-with-the-setting/feed/ 0 If I lose a receipt for a car repair, are they required by law to give me a new copy? http://repairtipsblog.com/if-i-lose-a-receipt-for-a-car-repair-are-they-required-by-law-to-give-me-a-new-copy/ http://repairtipsblog.com/if-i-lose-a-receipt-for-a-car-repair-are-they-required-by-law-to-give-me-a-new-copy/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 15:17:08 +0000 admin http://repairtipsblog.com/if-i-lose-a-receipt-for-a-car-repair-are-they-required-by-law-to-give-me-a-new-copy/ If I lose a receipt for a car repair, are they required by law to give me a new copy? is a post from: Repairs Tips Blog

]]> Question by : If I lose a receipt for a car repair, are they required by law to give me a new copy?
I had my car fixed almost two years ago and found out they ripped me off big time but I no longer have the receipt. Are they required to give me a new copy if I go in and ask?

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Answer by beelzebub
hell no.

you’re supposed to watch out for yourself.

of course, you could always subpoena it…

the STATUE (SIC) of Limitations???

What statue would THAT be? David? By Michaelangelo?

“David! You get back here! You’re supposed to be in the Louvre!”

a law is also called A STATUTE!

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]]> http://repairtipsblog.com/if-i-lose-a-receipt-for-a-car-repair-are-they-required-by-law-to-give-me-a-new-copy/feed/ 1 Do I have to take my car to the repair shop my insurance company recommends? http://repairtipsblog.com/do-i-have-to-take-my-car-to-the-repair-shop-my-insurance-company-recommends/ http://repairtipsblog.com/do-i-have-to-take-my-car-to-the-repair-shop-my-insurance-company-recommends/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 15:07:03 +0000 admin http://repairtipsblog.com/do-i-have-to-take-my-car-to-the-repair-shop-my-insurance-company-recommends/ Do I have to take my car to the repair shop my insurance company recommends? is a post from: Repairs Tips Blog

]]> Question by : Do I have to take my car to the repair shop my insurance company recommends?
I wrecked my car today & I wanted to know if I had to take my car to one of the repair shops my insurance company gives me or if I can take it anywhere. I have USAA insurance if that matters.

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Answer by Country Boy
You can gave the work done any place you please.

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]]> http://repairtipsblog.com/do-i-have-to-take-my-car-to-the-repair-shop-my-insurance-company-recommends/feed/ 3 can I take my car from body repair shop to my dealer after accident? http://repairtipsblog.com/can-i-take-my-car-from-body-repair-shop-to-my-dealer-after-accident/ http://repairtipsblog.com/can-i-take-my-car-from-body-repair-shop-to-my-dealer-after-accident/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 15:08:05 +0000 admin http://repairtipsblog.com/can-i-take-my-car-from-body-repair-shop-to-my-dealer-after-accident/ can I take my car from body repair shop to my dealer after accident? is a post from: Repairs Tips Blog

]]> Question by zapp410: can I take my car from body repair shop to my dealer after accident?
My car was in an accident, so i called the cops. I wanted to get my car towed to my dealers but since my dealer was closed I could not get it towed to him. In the mean time cop called the local Body Repair shop guy & he towed my car to his shop. So can I take my car from body repair shop to my dealer for repairs?

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Answer by Hiwayman
I think you should be able to. You most likely be charge for the towing, thou…

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]]> Question by : How hard is it to repair an old car?
So I want to buy an old 50′s car and totally repair it so it runs like new.
How hard is that to do with very little prior knowledge about cars?

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Answer by Country Boy
Older cars are less expensive to repair if you have the right car. Some are easy to find parts for and others are not.

You would have gotten a better answer if you had taken time to jot down the year make and model of the car.

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]]> Question by cap3382: What kind of service should you expect from car repair shops?
Most of them don’t want to explain the problem, seem uncaring, and provide lousy service. Their unfriendly attitude turns me off, especially since I’m spending big bucks there. I try different places and it is usually the same. Is this part of the trade? Opinions please.

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Answer by J M
I agree with you. I feel the problem should be fully explained, I should know the cost and I should be treated like a customer not like they are doing me a favor. After all, I’m paying their salary. No, they aren’t all that way. If you were at a large shop and it was a particular employee, you should have complained to their manager.

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]]> Question by : Can you request repair over cash when your car has been totaled?
My used car, which isn’t worth very much, was in an accident. Most of the damage has been done to the body of the car, where there isn’t any engine damage. The damage is might be worth more than the car ($ 5000), but I would rather repair the car than get a cash check. Is there any chance that you can request this from insurance companies (mine is State Farm)?

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Answer by tameme
each insurance company works different what about you policy full cover or some body else hit you yes you can get cash but they dint pay full price just the value of the car by the book

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]]> Question by flibbyjibbs: Car repair in Blacksburg, VA and cost of replacing wheel bearing?
Hey guys I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good, honest car repair shop in Blacksburg, Virginia. The reason I ask is because my front left tire makes a chirping noise when I drive, and the noise speeds up and slows down as I drive faster or slower. I think that is the wheel bearing but I am no expert. How much does replacing a wheel bearing normally cost?

Thanks a bunch,

Flibber

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Answer by superchuck_a11
not much if it is a wheel bearing, it might be the whole ft spindle if you have ft wheel drive.
also it might be your brake rotors…when did you last do brakes ??

You will FEEL the bearings, hear the brakes…usually

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]]> Question by upright_traytable: What is the name and address of the CEO of Midas car repair?
I want to write a letter to the CEO about a recent experience at one of their locations.

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Answer by everfair
Sorry, I don’t know, but please do let him know that the ineptitude of his Edison, NJ shop in not actually changing my oil during an oil change, and not replacing the oil cap on my engine, has resulted in my engine being ruined and burning oil ever since then.

He owes me 4K for a new engine.

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