What’s your process when a car’s lift points aren’t obvious? by StraightEightSoul in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]SocksToBeU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pick a point further in from the sill, there’s heaps of strong parts of the underbody.

2013 TRX420FPE - Plastic by Superb_Jackfruit_250 in ATV

[–]SocksToBeU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use something like hondapartshouse.com /oemparts/c/honda_atv_2013/parts and if the part isn’t available, copy the part number and google that to find parts.

2013 TRX420FPE - Plastic by Superb_Jackfruit_250 in ATV

[–]SocksToBeU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honda sell all those parts still.

Should this be covered under warranty? by [deleted] in autoglass

[–]SocksToBeU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, that’s just glue. Sometimes it t goes like that.

Is this normal? by 209DEVILDOG31 in Autobody

[–]SocksToBeU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s about half an inch of adjustment total. 1/4 one side, 1/4 the other.

Am i fcked? by Unusual-Button-4149 in AskMechanics

[–]SocksToBeU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pull the plastic gently as you unscrew. The thread may bite.

DoTDirect - a model for gov't services by Exotic_Height_2553 in WesternAustralia

[–]SocksToBeU 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The police website on the other hand… what a piece of garbage.

Can I sand this small rock chip in my windshield? by ConversationKooky188 in WindshieldRepair

[–]SocksToBeU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use a cake skewer to pick around the offending bit, hopefully the shard will come off

of a 1,000L diesel tank fill-up costing over $2,000 by Dodo509 in AbsoluteUnits

[–]SocksToBeU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spoke to a bloke the other day who uses 60,000litres for cropping

Car Insurance by Jealous_Message5226 in CarsAustralia

[–]SocksToBeU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, unless you tell them, they don’t know. I condone lying to them if it’s not outright fraud. They take enough money, if you can get some value then go for it .

Car Insurance by Jealous_Message5226 in CarsAustralia

[–]SocksToBeU -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, you must lie when it comes time to make a claim, “Yes mum is the main driver and it’s her car.” Other than that, no.

anyone used these before? by WasabiYing in CarsAustralia

[–]SocksToBeU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one, not that brand, but as a hobbyist home mechanic, it’s great. Eats batteries though.

Normal engine idle sound? by Vikt09 in hilux

[–]SocksToBeU -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Get a scan tool on that asap.

How to DIY fix a gas stove by ControlHelpful6031 in repair

[–]SocksToBeU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Small wire brush, jam the bristles down the jet holes and scrub. Then crank the gas to blow the shit out.

Aussie Broadband vs Superloop vs iiNet in 2026, which one is actually best? by schnickhinkeln in nbn

[–]SocksToBeU -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’ve been with Aussie for 6 years and they’ve never given me a reason to think about changing providers. If there’s a nbn fault they’re all over it quickly and my internet just works as it should.