Car Repairs

Nomad · 03-01-2009, 11:03 AM

Do you take your vehicle to the dealer, an independent mechanic or do repairs yourself ?
Do you trust your mechanic ?

CARLA · 03-01-2009, 11:08 AM

I take my new HONDA to the dealers. Working on newer Cars just isn't possible anymore. Do I trust the Dealer good question since I own a HONDA its never at the dealers except for scheduled maintenance.

Now on my 1973 Camaro I work on it you can actually see the entire 350 engine and all parts going to it.

I do have a trusted mechanic that does a great job when I need it. You see this beauty is all original hub caps to engine is original just over 210,000 miles and going strong. Being the original owner I can tell your I have never made a smarter purchase than this car.

Odie · 03-01-2009, 11:10 AM

80% of all repairs are done by my husband.

its fabulous to have someone who knows so much.

and I have also learnt a lot.............like staying out of his hair.

Betty Boop · 03-01-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomad

Do you take your vehicle to the dealer, an independent mechanic or do repairs yourself ?
Do you trust your mechanic ?

I check the oil and water.... have never had to change a tyre... chappy next door does any little bits and peices it needs.
Currently it is overheating and chappy next door doesn't have a female torx, so I am hoping my little independent garage down the road will be cheap and efficient tomorrow morning to clear what is hopefully just a blockage

Chezzie · 03-01-2009, 11:12 AM

except for the mot my hubs does all the servicing and repairing.

Nomad · 03-01-2009, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betty Boop

chappy next door doesn't have a female torx

No but you do. Work it.

chonsigirl · 03-01-2009, 12:43 PM

I take it to the dealer, I have a Hyundai. It is almost 6 years old and still has the warranty going on it-100,000 miles or 10 years. I'll hit the ten years.

abbey · 03-01-2009, 02:12 PM

I trust my mechanic, he's my brother.

Betty Boop · 03-01-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomad

No but you do. Work it.

Odie · 03-01-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abbey

I trust my mechanic, he's my brother.

what more could you ask for!

03-01-2009, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 24,290	Car Repairs Do you take your vehicle to the dealer, an independent mechanic or do repairs yourself ? Do you trust your mechanic ?
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03-01-2009, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
CARLA ALOHA..!! Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, California (Native born and raised) Posts: 10,974	Re: Car Repairs I take my new HONDA to the dealers. Working on newer Cars just isn't possible anymore. Do I trust the Dealer good question since I own a HONDA its never at the dealers except for scheduled maintenance. Now on my 1973 Camaro I work on it you can actually see the entire 350 engine and all parts going to it. I do have a trusted mechanic that does a great job when I need it. You see this beauty is all original hub caps to engine is original just over 210,000 miles and going strong. Being the original owner I can tell your I have never made a smarter purchase than this car. __________________ ALOHA!! MOTTO TO LIVE BY: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
Local Time: 12:12 PM Local Date: 11-21-2009

03-01-2009, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Odie Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario. Posts: 27,754	Re: Car Repairs 80% of all repairs are done by my husband. its fabulous to have someone who knows so much. and I have also learnt a lot.............like staying out of his hair.
Local Time: 03:12 PM Local Date: 11-21-2009

03-01-2009, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chezzie Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 16,536	Re: Car Repairs except for the mot my hubs does all the servicing and repairing.
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03-01-2009, 12:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
chonsigirl I think, therefore I post Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nirvana Posts: 31,653	Re: Car Repairs I take it to the dealer, I have a Hyundai. It is almost 6 years old and still has the warranty going on it-100,000 miles or 10 years. I'll hit the ten years.
Local Time: 03:12 PM Local Date: 11-21-2009

03-01-2009, 02:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
abbey BORN TO BE A RED! Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UP NORTH Posts: 14,973	Re: Car Repairs I trust my mechanic, he's my brother.
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