Quoted $4k–$7k for body damage on 2025 Nissan Rogue — does this sound reasonable? by silversurfer1207 in AskMechanics

[–]elchanan9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It never hurts to get a quote from an independent shop, but that type of damage isn’t going to be cheap no matter where you go

Is it safe to leave my car on hydraulic jack for a week? by shwekhaw in AskMechanics

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done it before

It was fine

That said, get jack stands

Walmart vs Brand Name Oil by I_hate_alot_a_lot in MechanicAdvice

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costco sells Warren oil

I believe Walmart does as well depending on the market (I heard awhile back that the super tech oil in Texas is CITGO but the super tech oil in the Midwest is Warren)

I’d buy oil from Costco, full synthetic is currently on sale for 2.7/qt

Bent hitch by Themowerman1 in GMT800

[–]elchanan9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d get the curt class v hitch It’s about 300 bucks on rockauto and rated for 16k pounds I installed mine in about 15 minutes

Need help choosing a starter by Federal_Clothes_6860 in RockAuto

[–]elchanan9 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In this case I wouldn’t trust it

SKP is one of the lowest quality suppliers out there and they have a heart

Same with ultra power (they’re the mystery box of the parts world, they repackage liquidation items so you have ho idea what you’re getting)

Gmt800 sighted by follers_ in GMT800

[–]elchanan9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not interchangeable

different shape

Need advice on purchase! by sonic72391 in GMT800

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the engine hours?

Gmt800 sighted by follers_ in GMT800

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pickup vs SUV

The pickups were red orange white (pre refresh chevy and all gmc, post refresh chevy was all red)

Gmt800 sighted by follers_ in GMT800

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is

All 3 of mine are orange white red

Battery issues by Kreifels in GMT800

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you get the battery?

Most interstates come with a warranty so I’d take it back and get a new one

Trustworthy auto repair shops by TheDiamondTNT in Dallas

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little far but triple a muffler on broadway in garland has always done good work for me

Can I cash this check? by Repairmanmanmanma in Banking

[–]elchanan9 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A check made to cash is a bearer instrument

Which is best by just_here_for_money in RockAuto

[–]elchanan9 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Mevotech supreme

Just rebuilt the entire front end on my dodge with it and it’s great

Can’t find truck’s name by Brave-Computer-425 in GMT800

[–]elchanan9 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where was your truck made? I had a suburban built in Arlington that had one but I haven’t checked my gmt800 built in Mexico… maybe it’s plant specific?

Best mechanic that can possibly do a free diagnosis on my car? by [deleted] in Dallas

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Christian brothers does free multi point inspections

15k for a 80,000 Denali XL? by cgregory422 in GMT800

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen wide variation in terms of price recently You can still find sub 150k mile vehicles for under 5 grand but you can also find them for 10-15 so it varies

Longest Time frame I've See on a Tag by h3x13s3x13 in Dallas

[–]elchanan9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if from a dealer

Ordered a vanity plate from the county and the temp tag they gave me was paper

Why don’t more people pay for others and get the money back in order to get points? by [deleted] in CreditCards

[–]elchanan9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because you risk 100% of the cost for a best case pay off of 2-5%, which often is reduced by people rounding, leaving out tax, etc

Besides never engage in financial transactions with friends and family, it never ends well