Posts Tagged ‘Car Repair’

How expensive are car dealerships over regular mechanic shops for general maintenance and repairs?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 21st, 2009

Sonico67 asked: I recently bought a used 350z and would like to have it inspected by a mechanic because I’m starting to hear a little noise when I apply the brakes. So how expensive would it be to take it to a Nissan Dealership over a regular mechanic for general car maintenance and repairs? TIA

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Whats the best way to keep track of my car maintenance?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 19th, 2009

new2boston2006 asked: I know maintenance is important… Just I am not a good record keeper. Thanks in advance.

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What is a good car care center to get your car maintenance done? Is Meineke a good and reliable place?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 17th, 2009

King Felix asked: have you been to Meineke? what was your experience there? What about other places like Avis Lube, Jiffy Lube?

thanks

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Should I follow the car maintenance system’s indicator or the old service sticker reading to service my car?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 14th, 2009

rajubhayya asked: I have a 2007 Honda Civic…Please suggest how many miles can I go between service intervals?
Service sticker suggests service every 3000miles whereas Car system gives the “indicator” at roughly 6000miles.

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Where can I find evening/weekend car maintenance/repair classes in the Boston area?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 7th, 2009

mário asked: I am looking for a evening or weekend class to teach me the basics of auto maintenance and repair, but I haven’t had much luck searching on the web. It should be in or near Boston, and preferably accessible by public transit. Thanks!

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How much should someone expect to spend in car maintenance every year?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 21st, 2009

Travis asked: How much do you spend?

How much do you consider fair?

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Modern car paint work maintenance – how can I remove superficial scratches?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 14th, 2009

gemhak asked: I have a 3 year old car which has a typical modern paintwork finish.

Unlike my previous (older) cars that I could simply remove superficial scratches and blemishes using cutting compound or even just polish, this does not work now.

As I understand it, most modern paintwork has multiple layers of a clear’varnish’ product.

Any suggestions of what I can do short of taking my car to a professional auto paint shop?

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Should preventive car maintenance be based on mileage or number of months between visits?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 5th, 2009

JustJill asked: My mechanic always gives me a sticker reminding me to bring my car in for maintenance after 3 months or 3000 miles. I do not drive much so after 3 months I am still 1500 miles under the suggested mileage for maintenance. Should I bring my car in every 3 months regardless of the mileage, or should I schedule my visits solely on the mileage?

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Good car maintenance shops in Woodbridge, VA?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 3rd, 2009

blueyes0316 asked: I moved to Woodbridge, VA about 6 months ago. I have taken my car to a few places for oil changes and other maintenance problems. Does anyone have any suggestions on some good places to take your car BESIDES the dealer. I’m not looking to pay an arm and a leg for repairs. I need someone I can trust and I haven’t found any shop that I have yet.

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Can someone recommend a good car maintenance shop in Fort Lauderdale area?

by Cars & Motorcycles
January 31st, 2009

Kevin D asked: I have a Honda Accord and I need to get some maintenance done while I am in Fort Lauderdale. Please suggest a reasonably priced, straight forward maintenance shop. Thanks!

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