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Frequently Asked
Questions
Reader Question
Bill
writes:
"Hello Austin, The dealership does a good job
working on my car, but they are so impersonal. Are the
independent shops better? How do I know I am being treated
fairly?"
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Reader
Question
Susan
asks:
Austin, what should I be looking for when I am selecting a
auto repair shop?" Click Here to Read more
Reader
Question
Carl wants to be
prepared
"What should I keep in my car in case of an
emergency?"Click Here to Read more
Reader
Question
Anonymous is fed up with dash
warning lights and needs auto repair help
"My dash warning light that
says check engine keeps coming on. I have taking it to the
mechanic many times and he can't seem to find out what the
problem is. What can I do, can I remove the light bulb?"Click Here to Read more
Reader
Question
Tom Wants auto repair
help:
I wanted to get a tune-up on my car and I called around to
get some prices. The dealer quoted me 4 hours of labor to do the
job. Another mechanic told me they charge a flat rate fee unlike
the dealers. What is the difference? The mechanic that I chose
only charged me for two hours, not four."
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Reader
Question
Leo asks for auto repair
help:
Hello Austin, I
recently had the "service engine soon" light come on my
'94 Buick Century. Took it to my mechanic, and he said it was
the EGR valve which he changed out for over $500. The light came
on again within 24 hours and I took it back. He said he tightened
the fittings, and said that the EGR computer may need to be
replaced!??? Since then the "service engine light" has
gone off and come back on several times. What is going on? Click Here to Read More
Reader Question
Melissa needs automotive troubleshooting:
Hello,
My name is Melissa, and I have had some problems with my vehicle
and I am trying to find an answer, or explanation about one
question. I own a 1988 Ford Bronco 2, and I took it to my
mechanic because it had very low oil pressure. He said that the
crankshaft, lifters, oil pump, and timing chain all needed
replaced. Well, he did the repairs, and I picked up my vehicle 3
days later. Very shortly after, the water pump started leaking.
The engine (2.9) had gotten hot a few times and now my mechanic
says that I have ruined a piston. Is this possible? Or did my
mechanic possibly do something that could have caused this to
happen?
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Reader
Question
Don needs some claim
relief:
I have been injured in an auto
accident, but I don't feel my insurance company is on my
side. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can get my claim
settled faster, and without all the hassle the insurance company
wants to put me through?
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Reader
Question
Paul wants to know if he has
car problems or problems with the mechanic!
I just had my brakes replaced and
they are now squealing. My mechanic says this is normal, why did
I have to pay for normal brake squeal? Is he just blowing me
off?
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Reader
Question
Mike
wants to be prepared
I am taking a road trip with my family, is there some kind of
repair schedule I should ask my mechanic to perform before I hit
the road?
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