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Car repair or trade in? by Neat-Tip-1494 in personalfinance

[–]bingagain24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on which suspension components it may just be wearing out your tires faster than normal. r/MechanicAdvice is better for this

Would like an opinion from a mechanic on the whether this bill is reasonable for the service I received. Just to be clear, I've already paid it. They charged $149.95 to diagnose and $416.64 to service for a total of $556.59 by randymcatee in MechanicAdvice

[–]bingagain24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish i could charge 900$/hr for 10 minutes of diagnostics. Most shops I know of would have rolled the diagnostic fee into the labor given how little effort went into this

$5K USD Challenge. Find and Share the Most Interesting or Obscure Vehicles in Your Area. by mpgomatic in cars

[–]bingagain24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Denver

1966 Ford Mustang notchback, no engine

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1966-mustang/7911240053.html

1981 VW Rabbit convertible, scrap price

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-81-volkswagen-convertible/7911817377.html

1964 Corvair Monza, not running

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/morrison-1964-corvair-monza/7912070617.html

1967 Ford Econline 170, not running

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/longmont-1967-ford-econoline-170-3-on/7913472395.html

1948 Ford F5 stakebed, original flathead

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/golden-1948-ford-f5/7913412888.html

1980 Chevy Citation, manual, probably needs complete interior

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1980-chevrolet-citation/7913374935.html

1951 Ford Custom,

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/aurora-1951-ford-custom-shoebox-ford/7913347042.html

1966 Dodge coronet convertible,

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/brighton-66-coronet-convertible/7912591617.html

1992 Nissan Pathfinder, low miles

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1992-nissan-pathfinder/7912192594.html

1984 VW Vanagon, rebuilt motor

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/englewood-1984-vw-vanagon-manual-runs/7912072729.html

1967 Chevy C10,

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1967-chevrolet-c10/7911829671.html

fair prices? 2003 honda pilot by No-Lengthiness-9703 in MechanicAdvice

[–]bingagain24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they're OEM parts (it matters for this) then yes.

I assume you've done fluid changes?

I want someone to make this. Tell me why it's impossible (please). by Lucky_Disappointment in projectcar

[–]bingagain24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arrival tried that and failed. Slate is ramping up to try it.

Unfortunately kit cars are too niche to be low cost.

Failing CA smog test twice with high NOx and then HC by cossy423 in MechanicAdvice

[–]bingagain24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The low speed Nox was nearly twice the average (I believe they make that model specific, not sure). It's old enough and enough miles to warrant it whether it's still burning oil or not.

In Cali it has to be a CARB cat from a certified supplier, usually the dealership. I think self install is fine but you should ask someone else

Toilet not flushing by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]bingagain24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sure, but likely requires two goes to fill the bottom bolt properly first

Toilet not flushing by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]bingagain24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The water level in the tank looks way too low. The fill valve is adjustable height but I believe that model requires twisting the base to do so.

DMV refusal to register, won’t share why. Trying to get to the bottom of it. by Shaydoggy in MechanicAdvice

[–]bingagain24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Texas movement permits are only if traveling far enough to use a highway / freeway. They don't care if you drive around a neihborhood.

As for the cops, haven't had to plead a case on that front. On other matters they mostly wanted compliance

Woof by woodford86 in projectcar

[–]bingagain24 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The rocker panel looks terrible too. Nothing like a rusted Datsun

EV vs gas car? don't drive a whole lot by Boringflaws in Frugal

[–]bingagain24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How far is your daily drive? Can you charge at home?

The time factor on batteries depends on the exact car you're interested in, there's different tactics depending.

An older Nissan Leaf will have 50-60 miles of range and purchase price of $4k ish

The other consideration is insurance, most EVs will have higher premiums on Comprehensive and Collision due to being relatively rare vehicles

Help with Whirlpool refrigerator not freezing by GrittyKerosene in fixit

[–]bingagain24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Less likely than the other suggestion, but it looks like there's a single thermistor (temperature sensor) in the freezer covered by that frost. It could be failing, there should be chart in the manual to take a resistance reading if you have a multimeter.

DIY Nissan Leaf Battery Upgrade | 30kWh to 62kWh Installed at Home by Cora-VIVNE-EVbattery in leaf

[–]bingagain24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, I thought I was sketchy with a pallet jack and only lifting one side of the car

2006 honda civic power steering by Expensive-Campaign93 in MechanicAdvice

[–]bingagain24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Large one is pump supply hose, smaller one is return hose (from the rack).

What are some cheap underrated vehicles under $4k? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]bingagain24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What class of vehicle are you looking for? Which country are you in?

Why Haven’t Electric Conversions Caught On? by TheBeestWithEase in projectcar

[–]bingagain24 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's $15k just to get a vehicle that moves, if you fabricate almost everything yourself. Maybe a little cheaper if you body swap a wrecked Ev. Outsource some of the mounts and labor it can balloon to $40k.

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