I'm looking for a good mechanic around Mount Pleasant or East Vancouver. I have a 1999 toyota corolla and honestly, it's getting to the point where I know something important is going to go.
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posted by concreteforest
on Jan 11, 2013 -
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How does a person become a mechanic, ideally, and is this line of work compatible with social anxiety?
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posted by MrFish
on Jan 16, 2012 -
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I just had to replace my car's entire powertrain. What could've happened? How do I prevent it from happening AGAIN?
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posted by julthumbscrew
on Nov 7, 2011 -
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If oil was vodka, my '05 Pontiac Vibe would be F. Scott Fitzgerald. Should we have the engine rebuilt or replaced? Automotive snowflakiness inside!
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posted by julthumbscrew
on Aug 22, 2011 -
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What factors do you consider when thinking about getting rid of your old car and buying a new one?
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posted by reenum
on May 13, 2010 -
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Anyone know a good mechanic in or around Gurnee Illinois for a used car pre-sale checkup?
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posted by bobbyno
on Aug 16, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a new car mechanic in Melbourne, Australia and/or tips for finding a reliable one in general...
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posted by Silentgoldfish
on Mar 26, 2009 -
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My front headlight on my 99 Jeep Cherokee has just blown and I'm driving to WV tomorrow after dark. What are my chances of finding a walk-in auto repair place in Catonsville Maryland (suburban Baltimore)?
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posted by media_itoku
on Mar 12, 2008 -
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I think my power steering fluid is leaking. What's this going to cost me? I've got a 2K Nissan Xterra. I think I overfilled it a few weeks ago and notice oil dripping a few days ago.
posted by atchafalaya
on Feb 2, 2008 -
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Are there any schools that have something like a week-long auto repair course? Preferably BMW-focused, and preferably in the DC Metro area, but even without those two, would still be useful.
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posted by mboszko
on Sep 24, 2007 -
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Anyone know a good BMW mechanic in the Fort Lee, NJ (Near the George Washington Bridge) area? I have a 1988 325ix and need someone trustworthy and competent to take care of it. Service at the BMW dealer is outrageously expensive.
I've tried various BMW message boards and come up empty. Something in a 30 minute radius would be nice, but I'll take what you got!
posted by SampleSize
on Jul 26, 2007 -
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Where in Northern VA should I take my '03 VW Passat to get the thermostat replaced?
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posted by callmejay
on Jul 16, 2007 -
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NJFilter: Coworker living in Jersey City wants to find a reputable auto mechanic. Any JC/Hoboken resident recommendations?
posted by bastionofsanity
on Mar 8, 2007 -
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Did this mechanic try to "trick" me into a repair that costs more than the car is worth?
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posted by hootch
on Nov 2, 2006 -
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Any good online references for finding an auto repair shop? Reports, reviews, horror stories?
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posted by intermod
on Oct 24, 2005 -
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I have a 1991 Honda Civic DX hatchback with ~125k miles on it. It runs like a champ, except when it doesn't start....
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posted by nitsuj
on Sep 28, 2005 -
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How can I figure out what's leaking from my car? (And other maladies...) Does anyone know of a site -- like WebMD, but for cars -- where I can type in symptoms and narrow down what might be wrong with a car? I know that I can go to a mechanic, but sometimes the first question is whether it's even safe to drive the car to the mechanic.
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posted by xo
on Mar 31, 2005 -
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I'm looking for schools that offer courses in Automotive Repair in the New York City area (or even better, Brooklyn), does anyone know of a comprehensive list?
posted by milovoo
on Jan 2, 2005 -
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AutoFilter: In a moment of terrible mental absence this morning, I drove about half a block in second gear with the hand brake engaged. While the right rear wheel smoked and the brake glowed visibly red, there seem to be no other consequences an hour after the fact. Does this merit a call to the mechanic to check it out if other malfunctions haven't arisen?
posted by Verdant
on Dec 16, 2004 -
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