Sold a car I owned for 1 year, and person I sold to sent me this estimate and demanded money7mo ⋅ Muted_Recipe_6522 ⋅ r/autorepair
Update: Final quote from the dealership with all recommended maintenance on my RS4, all from a clutch failure.9mo ⋅ suhmarine ⋅ r/autorepair
Is this excessive for only two brake calipers, two pads, and oil change? Total was a bit over 900$8mo ⋅ cheezer5000 ⋅ r/autorepair
Dealership wants ~$9000 for clutch replacement because of a “broken pressure plate”. How much of this is actually necessary?9mo ⋅ suhmarine ⋅ r/autorepair
T-Boned at high speed (45-50mph), will my car be declared totaled?10mo ⋅ pataguccispacescarf ⋅ r/autorepair
I’m changing my radiator in my 07 Yukon , when I unhooked all the lines I let it drain into this pool , it looks like two different fluids is this okay?8mo ⋅ thegivingcoconut ⋅ r/autorepair
Someone did a hate crime on my car, is it possible to fix with touch up paint?5mo ⋅ behold_the_man ⋅ r/autorepair
Found this weird fluid in my garage. Looks like it has a skin. It was under the front right part of my Nissan rogue. Is it oil?11mo ⋅ chemprof4real ⋅ r/autorepair
My mechanic sent me this after he tried to drain my coolant, is this a sign of a blown head gasket? What do I do?? My car has been overheating. 2011 Mazda 38mo ⋅ ceejaynotice123 ⋅ r/autorepair
4 hrs, 3 busted knuckles, 1 broken ratchet and 1 Hail Mary.. a.k.a first time ever replacing `98 Impreza ball joint. I framed that sucker!3yr ⋅ Arlekinas ⋅ r/autorepair
My Father-in-Law got his new lift installed in his garage! This is going to make fixing things so much easier! Positioned to fit their Excursion so it should be able to fit just about anything.3yr ⋅ Salki1012 ⋅ r/autorepair
Rats chewed the wires going to my engine, what can I do to prevent this? 2012 Ford Fusion6mo ⋅ wilsonxci ⋅ r/autorepair
My crankshaft pulley flew off at highway speed but I was able to put it back on and limp home3yr ⋅ Haterpipe ⋅ r/autorepair
Found on backseat floor after service by mechanic. Did they forget to put them back into the car somewhere?2yr ⋅ pumpkinatorrr ⋅ r/autorepair
Will a tire shop repair a tire with a nail this close to the sidewall? Still has lots of tread left...7mo ⋅ LordeLordeYaYaYa ⋅ r/autorepair
Car smells like burnt plastic after running over paint bucket. What do I do? 2006 Honda Accord2yr ⋅ Bait30 ⋅ r/autorepair
I was given this wrench awhile ago as a gag gift, i have yet to find a use for it, has anyone else ever used one? I believe it was 1 1/2”3yr ⋅ Rupe03 ⋅ r/autorepair
Collision Repair- Going back and forth with insurance company on whether or not this is totaled. Any Opinions?1yr ⋅ xae-rin ⋅ r/autorepair
What type of lube / grease should I be using on this squeaky 2010 Chrysler 300 door hinge?1yr ⋅ JonnyKaiju ⋅ r/autorepair
I just found frame damage and I don't even know what to do. Any advice is appreciated11mo ⋅ outdoorsmen003 ⋅ r/autorepair
Check engine light came on exactly at this mileage. Maybe she's due for service? Any help appreciated!10mo ⋅ gravypapasmurf ⋅ r/autorepair
Broadsided by a sedan in my driveway at 40mph. Is my insurance company out of its mind to even be trying to send this to a body shop (maybe my description over the phone didn’t do it justice)?3yr ⋅ glancing_blow ⋅ r/autorepair
I ran over a screw and the tire is flat. The screw is sticking out about 1/8th inch and Costco can't fix it for days. Can I fix this myself? What would the best diy tire fixer kit be?2yr ⋅ LJAkaar67 ⋅ r/autorepair
Car jack protips? How did I do.... kidding of course saw this on the roadside.2yr ⋅ More_Than_I_Can_Chew ⋅ r/autorepair
I know nothing about cars can someone tell me what happened pls3yr ⋅ KobeHelicopterPilot ⋅ r/autorepair
Is this possible to repair somehow or do I have to replace the whole dashboard? Car is a Lexus IS 250 from 20083yr ⋅ Shurae ⋅ r/autorepair
Nail in tire, do I need a new tire? Auto shop says yes (due to the location of the nail). Thoughts? It’s a brand new tire.3yr ⋅ therealkelso1 ⋅ r/autorepair
chevy cruz. what appears to be a sudden and massive oil leak. thoughts on cause?appears to be coming out of top of engine1yr ⋅ tp987654 ⋅ r/autorepair
Is this fixable? Interior fire in an 04 civic. Car still starts and runs3yr ⋅ 40111104 ⋅ r/autorepair
Son threw a rock and hit a neighbor's guest's car..what do you think the max repair cost is? 2017 mustang2yr ⋅ Acrobatic_Employee45 ⋅ r/autorepair
I got this alignment report and they recommended I get the front toe out fixed. All the other measurements are fine and the front toe doesn’t seem that far off. Is this enough to necessitate an $80 wheel alignment?3yr ⋅ ystad31 ⋅ r/autorepair
So someone shot my window last night and I need to get somewhere and I can’t afford to replace it ...what can I do?temporary fix advice please!2yr ⋅ gothicceden ⋅ r/autorepair
Is my car totaled? 2022 Civic with less than 2k miles. Literally still has temp plates.2yr ⋅ sydnnibrookes ⋅ r/autorepair
have oil stains below my honda fit. i get my oil changes from a local discount place who said i may have a main seal leak. oil dipstick shows oil is overfilled? last oil change was three months ago.1yr ⋅ ah_hale ⋅ r/autorepair
Does craftsman have some kind of warranty on their tools or am I screwed here?1yr ⋅ HarderDaddyToT ⋅ r/autorepair
A/C blowed hot air+oil change. Is this the typical price for these repairs for this issue?1yr ⋅ MaulerX ⋅ r/autorepair
Best way to fix this? Should I just rock some duct tape or is there better cheap solution?1yr ⋅ Glittering_Amoeba961 ⋅ r/autorepair
The valve train of my 2003 Mitsubishi 2.4l with ~165,000mi. Not too shabby!3yr ⋅ GlockTheDoor ⋅ r/autorepair
shop is telling me this is borderline, too close to the sidewall to be safely patched. Are they trying to sell a new tire?2yr ⋅ sgoab ⋅ r/autorepair
Hub assembly is stuck inside the spindle, need advice on separating them. Awd 06 chevy equinox.3yr ⋅ tankup ⋅ r/autorepair
Someone was powerwashing near my car this morning and I suspect they did this but idk how. Thoughts?2yr ⋅ CJ_Productions ⋅ r/autorepair
Update on 2021 Silverado that wouldn't shift out of park: Anyone know what this cable does? (Details in comments)1yr ⋅ drwuzer ⋅ r/autorepair
hey guys, so opened my hood and saw this. corrosion and blue foamy stuff 😐. Obviously I probably need a new battery, but any other considerations here? What is the best way to clean the connector after I disconnect the battery?1yr ⋅ Ioannes_Nox ⋅ r/autorepair
Too far gone? Rear control arm on my 02’ WJ rusted off this weekend and the shop I towed it to said the frame was too rusted to be fixed. Just looking for a second opinion or advice before I start parting it out.3yr ⋅ vulcanianhunter ⋅ r/autorepair
Lower back window on 2020 Hyundai Ioniq suddenly developed spiderweb cracking8mo ⋅ Xeynon ⋅ r/autorepair
HELP!! With Lug Lock on 2012 Jeep!! No key and need replacement. Dealership doesn't have Master key. Any help with make/model of the key?2yr ⋅ Elder-Historian ⋅ r/autorepair
Any ideas on how to cover this to protect against weather while waiting for part to arrive? I am in Florida and it is rainy season.9mo ⋅ bsorbello ⋅ r/autorepair
Slow to start & struggle to accelerate- just replaced this. Do we think that was the issue? :)1yr ⋅ Accurate_Durian_7350 ⋅ r/autorepair
Ball joint came loose as I was backing out. How bad is the damage? Will it be expensive? 2007 Hyundai Sonata3yr ⋅ blooominonion ⋅ r/autorepair
This morning I found a very deep scratch on my car and have no idea how it got there. friends and family are telling me it looks like someone did it intentionally. Any idea how much this might run me to get it fixed at a body shop?2yr ⋅ Mediocre_Run_5317 ⋅ r/autorepair
Nail in my tire, can the shop plug it? The autoshop says no, it's an unsafe area to plug and they want to replace it. My dad says BS and that I should tell them to plug it. What do you guys think? Plz help3yr ⋅ BigBananaEnergy98 ⋅ r/autorepair
Ideas on removing 2008 Land Rover LR2 wheel hub. I have sprayed, heated, pried, and banged on this for about 3 hours. Thanks in advance.1yr ⋅ leedo8 ⋅ r/autorepair
Does anyone know the name of the part I'm pointing at? It's part of the brakes, any help is much appreciated!8mo ⋅ thowaway322 ⋅ r/autorepair
Half of the air intake holes on the block is dirty, ideas why? (2010 Ford Escape V6)3yr ⋅ Sozro2 ⋅ r/autorepair
AC Blower went out, took to the dealership and found the cable on the fusebox melted completely. They quoted me 3200 worth of parts and labor to fix. Is this for real? 2014 Jetta Sportwagen4yr ⋅ indiez ⋅ r/autorepair
$1,800 for paint repair, is this reasonable? just scratches, no dents. 2022 Honda crv.1yr ⋅ mnelso1989 ⋅ r/autorepair
Trying to get a mask untangled, it took the mirror clean off and the windshield with it!! Would I go to a mechanic or a glass repair shop to get this fixed?4yr ⋅ NoahPKR ⋅ r/autorepair
Friend said her car started to smell like rotten eggs and looks like a chocolate milkshake blew up under the hood3yr ⋅ codevato ⋅ r/autorepair
Detached wiper linkage. My mechanic said the whole thing needs replacing. Is this true? Looks like an easy fix to me. Ford transit connect mk1 2006.3yr ⋅ roymf ⋅ r/autorepair
Hopefully an easy question for y'all engineers: settling a debate with my mechanic friend - which wheel lock security design is less likely to strip out while torquing? (assuming metal hardness quality is equal). He thinks the second is far better for leverage, but I think both work equally well.11mo ⋅ BingBongNY ⋅ r/autorepair
Is this a fair price to get all my brakes and rotors done? For a 2013 volkswagen Jetta. CA1yr ⋅ AttackOnTyrunt ⋅ r/autorepair
My 2010 Toyota Camry w 186,000 miles was hit over a week ago... their insurance has not gotten back to me. Does it look totaled? Obvi can’t say for sure off a picture, but curious.2yr ⋅ Mommamamba09 ⋅ r/autorepair
Would this be worth it to fix? Thinking of buying it and attempting to restore as a project car3yr ⋅ kodiak223 ⋅ r/autorepair
My back wheel was wobbly. Looked under car and saw this. Can someone please tell me what this is and how deeper into debt it's gonna put me?3yr ⋅ GenerationXero ⋅ r/autorepair
Some a**hole dumped their lit cigarette on my cars hood last night. Tried to remove the stain with soapy water and nothing. Does anyone know what might be able to remove this?3yr ⋅ teachmehowtodookie_ ⋅ r/autorepair
Finally got this bumper stitched together. A full year after the damage occurred.4yr ⋅ NotMomApproved ⋅ r/autorepair
Did I get a good deal? $1,330 to change the evaporator core plus a full synthetic oil change for my 2009 Toyota Highlander Limited.3yr ⋅ mikehipp ⋅ r/autorepair
Any tips on how to get these leather bits to be flush with the unit and not stick out?3yr ⋅ rai_senpai ⋅ r/autorepair
Is this driveable to a mechanic? or should be lifted on to a truck only?3yr ⋅ SignedJannis ⋅ r/autorepair
Broken bolt pissed me off to the point that I slamed a star bit into it. Easy outs we not working neither was the left thread drill bits.1yr ⋅ HarderDaddyToT ⋅ r/autorepair
CV boot popped while going down Pike’s Peak. I’m traveling in CO back to TX. How screwed am I at the moment? And should I stop at a shop immediately?3yr ⋅ Animal-Crackers ⋅ r/autorepair
Got a decent sized chip on my chevy. How should i go about repairing?1yr ⋅ badluckbrendo ⋅ r/autorepair
Installed new rear rotors and pads. What could cause the scratching noise?7mo ⋅ Important_Trash_397 ⋅ r/autorepair
1995 Ford Explorer - discovered this disconnected tube just now. Drove like usual this morning - what is this and how critical is it?2yr ⋅ Joevahskank ⋅ r/autorepair
Hotwire attempt - anyone have any idea how much this will cost to fix? 2020 sonata1yr ⋅ Ambitious-Package-24 ⋅ r/autorepair
Is this fixable? Radio got punched in by some asshole. Is it possible it just needs to be reseated or it’s bent? Nissan Rouge 2013.3yr ⋅ Adorable-Woodpecker6 ⋅ r/autorepair
How to fix cloudy spots on carbon fiber wing? These appeared a few months ago and I have no idea how to fix them, or even what happened.1yr ⋅ omglazerkittens ⋅ r/autorepair
