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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Anyone have any recommendations for a reputable (and affordable?) motorcycle mechanic in Portland Oregon?
posted by Sharakov
on May 13, 2011 -
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Check engine light came on this morning. Auto repair guy is giving me a very large estimate and an offer to just buy the car off my hands. I know next-to-nothing about cars, so can't tell if he's robbing me or not. People who know cars, help me figure this out?
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posted by paultopia
on Apr 16, 2011 -
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Should I repair my damaged car for significantly more than its original cost, or buy a new cheap used vehicle?
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posted by ajarbaday
on Nov 30, 2010 -
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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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Would you like to play internet mechanic? My car is having problems, one involving the brakes and two mystery problems. Bonus points if you can recommend a mechanic or Hyundai dealer in Chicago.
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posted by nooneyouknow
on Dec 4, 2009 -
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What are reasonable expectations between car repair shops / mechanics and their customers? Specific scenario inside..
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posted by kanuck
on Jul 6, 2009 -
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I'm an ignorant person when it comes to cars, so this is a pretty dumb question. I own a 2007 PT Cruiser which has no anti-lock brakes. It skids like crazy, and got me into a minor accident. Is there any way I can get add anti-lock breaks to it?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Jun 13, 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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I've always liked cars, but I'd really like to learn how to repair them and get some hands-on experience, if possible. How can I do this?
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posted by Oobidaius
on May 15, 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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Mechanics: I've got a 1964 chevy bel air which is my daily driver that needs some work. I'd like to do it myself, but I'm sorta a car newbie. What online communities and resources will be useful to me? Do you have any specific anecdotes, tips and tricks for working on old cars?
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posted by fishfucker
on Dec 7, 2005 -
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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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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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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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