Discussions about vehicle repairs

Expenses - Vehicle repairs? Expenses - Vehicle repairs? I know this may seem as though someone called Sam has already asked this but my question is a little different. I have a car and due to the fact it was my first year as a childminder, I claimed everything petrol costs, repairs... Started by lorettacritchet on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 11 posts by 3 people.   Read the full thread at childmindinghelp Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at childmindinghelp): This covers all the expenses of running your car, petrol, servicing and repairs, insurance first year as a childminder, I claimed everything petrol costs, repairs etc...however speaking and began to put through costs for.... Or training etc.

Expected Repairs on 745 Li For anyone who has a BMW 745Li from 2002-2005, what type of repairs have you done. What can be expected as the vehicle ages. I am contemplating on selling my vehicle. Has anyone had the coolant pipe done because of coolant leaks. If possible, a breif ... Started by Catanzaro on Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12 posts by 7 people.   Read the full thread at bimmerfest Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bimmerfest): Repair.... I am asking possible repairs, not every vehicle will need. I've done 1,2 &3 Nasca leather (driver side redone-leather). I am asking possible repairs, not every vehicle will need the repairs. Redone-leather).

When to repair and when to replace a vehicle? How do you know? My 2002 SUV needs about $1k of repairs, namely a timing belt and a steering pump. So, here's what I know. I'd get about $3k trade-in(says KBB). I know that gas is so expensive and getting worse and saving at the pump would be great. However... Started by MommaAnon on Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11 posts by 9 people.   Read the full thread at babycenter Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at babycenter): The belt will eventually break.... I also think he's going to try and get me to buy his car so he can upgrade . Grandma saw the "check engine" light of the repairs that I need. What makes g-ma think the SUV is unsafe. That the vehicle is unsafe.

Your worst vehicle repair in the worst conditions? I just got to thinking about the repairs/fix its that I've had to do over the years when in the bush and the one that really stays in my mind is when I blew a head gasket on my SD33 in the middle of the Big Desert in north-west Victoria. The Patrol was... Started by Ray! on Sunday, February 05, 2012, 20 posts by 17 people.   Read the full thread at patrol4x4 Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at patrol4x4): I myself have not had a major repair but Friday night a heap of us went 4wding the wiring, and operating the crane with an .... Unfortunately, in those days, repairs were cheaper than buying a new 4WD one to let go. Under a carport at home.

On the site repairs Has anyone done an "on-the-site" repair to their vehicle if something suddenly goes bad? Plus to save on towing costs. On some vehicles it's possible to change the starter motor on-site if it won't crank over and the electrical system has been ruled out... Started by wirelessF on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 12 posts by 12 people.   Read the full thread at bobistheoilguy Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bobistheoilguy): Starters.... Crazy Canadians. I do carry a pretty a recon tranny. It was not a flimsy field repair of the road repairs that are near as dramatic as some of what you guys have posted here. Iron off an inverter that I brought in my personal gear .

In-vehicle lifter bore repair w/pics!!! As many of you know, I had a lifter fail in my engine a week and a half ago (see the "lifter failure" thread). Parts were ordered, and everything had arrived except for the lifters, so now that we had a bit of good weather I took advantage of it to start... Started by Nutsnbolts on Monday, March 14, 2005, 11 posts by 8 people.   Read the full thread at 166 Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at 166): As information, the lifter bore repairs, and the cam and lifter replacement were a complete success.

Vehicle Breakdown - Beaufort West Vehicle Breakdown - Beaufort West Hi All, Stuck at guesthouse in Beaufort West with water in oil and would appreciate some advise / thoughts i.e. do I fix locally or have vehicle towed to Pretoria? We were towed in by AA late last night and there is ... Started by DawieNel on Sunday, January 08, 2012, 15 posts by 11 people.   Read the full thread at za Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at za): And then another a vehicle carrier with which they.... Transport it home... It might sound for posts guys - seems I have one vote each for local repair vs. Water pump? My 2c, get it home as you got no idea how long the repairs will take.

2011 Eco Boost / 2 1/2 Ton Military Vehicle Figured I would share some recent repairs/projects we have in the shop. We got this Eco Boost in about a month ago. We are sitting at roughly $14k worth of repairs to this truck. Sorry I dont have any photos of before the tear down. Check out my album... Started by BeauFlex on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 12 posts by 3 people.   Read the full thread at f150online Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at f150online): The 2 1/2 is being restored by the customer.... Good ol' M34/35 series, thumbs out.

Vehicle Breakdown - Beaufort West Vehicle Breakdown - Beaufort West Hi All, Stuck at guesthouse in Beaufort West with water in oil and would appreciate some advise / thoughts i.e. do I fix locally or have vehicle towed to Pretoria? We were towed in by AA late last night and there is ... Started by DawieNel on Sunday, January 08, 2012, 20 posts by 13 people.   Read the full thread at 4x4community Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at 4x4community): And then another a vehicle carrier with which they.... Transport it home... It might sound for posts guys - seems I have one vote each for local repair vs. Water pump? My 2c, get it home as you got no idea how long the repairs will take.

My 2007 Camry warranty repairs so far So I am the original owner of my 2007 Camry LE and when I purchased the car I also purchased "The Mechanic" extended warranty, as 2007 was a new re-design year, and thought it would be safe to purchase it as insurance. I had no idea how correct I was ... Started by ScottFern on Monday, February 13, 2012, 13 posts by 8 people.   Read the full thread at anandtech Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at anandtech): Luck after the repairs All of those would have happened right outside the standard factory warranty some repairs covered.