car things
car things
After almost five years, my car has developed it's first internal major issue: rear brakes need work. I know a dude that damn near has a mechanic king's ransom worth of equipment stuffed into his garage, as in "everything except the hydra-lift." He'll do the work but I have to procure the parts. Anyone ever bought serious automotive hardware from Autozone? There's one right by my place and it's the front runner thus far.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
car things
I only buy oil, wiper blades, light bulbs, etc.
I also have a mechanic that actually trustworthy and honest, so I've never needed to learn how to fix my own car.
I also have a mechanic that actually trustworthy and honest, so I've never needed to learn how to fix my own car.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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I don't know how to fix it. Figuring what's broke is easier.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
car things
It's way cheaper if I bring parts to him.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
car things
Parts ordered. Doesn't seem terribly difficult except that no auto stores nearby carry the fucking brake caliper I need ... at least not at anything less than extortionist rates.
He diagnosed the troubles. I'm just saving him the annoyance of getting the hardware. This is just some guy I know that fixes cars out of his garage.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
car things
And fixed. Now to do the return on the old caliper and get $100 back. Went well. Dude's a solid mechanic. Refurbed the left rear bracket for free. Right rear brake in terms of pads and rotor were virtually gone.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
car things
Oh, just for the record...
Japanese car, 4.5 years, 1 major issue
Crappy late '90s American car, 12 years, easily 12 major issues
Japanese car, 4.5 years, 1 major issue
Crappy late '90s American car, 12 years, easily 12 major issues
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
car things
99 Camry... no major issues (knocks on wood)... I've been driving the same car since I joined this place.
It's not me, it's someone else.
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08 Dodge Avenger. Got it used at 14K miles for a very cheap price. It's now at 120K+ miles and the only issue, aside from normal wear and tear, has been the alternator.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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My F150 will be paid off in December. Had to replace the rear axle once but it isn't like I wasn't abusing it.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
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I think 145k miles? I don't drive much any more. Like 4-5k / year
It's not me, it's someone else.