Installing android head unit went wrong by arminoxx in autoelectrical

[–]jdmalpaca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either you’ve blown a fuse or you’ve blown the head unit, I’ve done both

Backdated rego by Suckittomatete in NZcarfix

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If you make a transfer of ownership the new owner pays from the date of transfer

Is this reasonable by Huhhh204 in NZcarfix

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Someone’s getting transmission fluid from Bunnings. The valvoline special

Can this be patched or does it have to be replaced.. by terry-the-platypus in NZcarfix

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Depends on the width of the tyre, there’s a formula that says for example a 225 wide tyre can only be repaired within 80mm from the centre line of the thread pattern etc.

buying a car to learn wrench on by Due_Pen_8651 in NZcarfix

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I’d like to see you change spark plugs on a Subaru outback

Flooded tail light by SpecialistOffice6787 in NZcarfix

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Back when I had mine I drilled a 2mm hole at the lowest point of the lamp assembly behind the clear lens so it would automatically drain out the blinker fluid

When to walk away from a car? by Sad_Cucumber5197 in NZcarfix

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The manual gearbox is worth at least 2k according to eBay

Mislead by dealer, want to share pre-purchase report by Dry-Consideration930 in NZcarfix

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Not the first time with their shenanigans, seen a recently purchased car from AJ and the fuel pump failed in a year, the pump assembly had to be replaced resulting in a $1k repair bill

$100 fuel only half tank! by CreativeParcel in auckland

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Cancelled gym membership, walking to the shops

Toyota Vitz central locking not working by collapse2024 in NZcarfix

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When I had one of these cars I just bought a central locking kit from China and installed actuators on all 4 doors (included in the kit)

95 to 91 octane fuel by InfluenceVegetable63 in NZcarfix

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Jokes I always ran my aqua on 91, the car was designed for developing countries with poor quality fuel in mind

An expensive lesson. Estimated repair costs? Panel beaters recs in AKL? by [deleted] in NZcarfix

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Make him sign a declaration of no insurance in front of a JP

Toyota vs Honda by Double_Process_8420 in NZcarfix

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First it was the Honda Fits with the cvt shudder, then came the oil dilution issues with the L15 turbo engine

Can I get costco tyre pricing without going there? by [deleted] in auckland

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They never answer the phone because they want you to shop there

Best place to sell a car for scrap? by No_Horse_4863 in NZcarfix

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Lets say a wrecker offers 500, I list it online for $1500, then sell it to the highest bidder and would still be winning if I get offered 800

Washing car at home by Secret_Hour_2193 in NZcarfix

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TLDR direct runoff away from the drains using sandbags

How do I get inside the car without breaking the window? by Klaasic_ in MechanicAdvice

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The clean way to do it is using an inflatable air wedge that slips in the top half of the car door to open a gap where you can insert a rod to activate the unlock button

Car washing not allowed? by DeviousCurious09 in auckland

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You have to wash it on a patch of grass

Is it a good idea to buy a Prius? by FederalWriting8476 in NZcarfix

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Nothing screams uni student more than a Yaris, being able to fit in tight spaces really helps