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Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 9:40 pm
by chex
I took my car to the shop to get checked out today. The mechanic focused on my check engine light, but my car also shakes when I brake. He said that the shaking is likely warped rotors, and my light is on because of the transmission pressure. He recommended someone else for the transmission. Any guesses as to how much this will set me back?
Chex breaks her laptop... chex breaks her car... chex just isn't gonna touch anything for a while.
Re: Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 11:04 pm
by Moe
Well depending on the car, the brakes will be around $300 plus whatever their rates are for working on cars.
I know this because I ordered my brake pads and rotors Friday night.
I only paid $250, so I'd assume that on general they would be around $300
No clue on the transmission. Haven't had to deal with that part of my car yet.
Re: Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 11:18 pm
by Wesley
Jeep? Front rotors, 67 each. Pads, 35 for the set. if they try to make you get calipers, they are almost 80 each. Labor is approx. 80/hr and it is a 2 hour job, minimum. Not really, but that is how they charge.
I wish you had more car savvy friends up there. or lived closer.
Re: Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 11:20 pm
by chex
I used to have a car savvy friend, but apparently "you're irreplaceable" is a load of horse shazam!.
I do have a good mechanic, who I trust at least.
Re: Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 11:22 pm
by Wesley
Trust is so very important. It is the basis of this movie with Hugo Weaving called,"Proof"
Re: Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 11:55 pm
by chex
I was reading that getting my taillight fixed would cost me between $300 and $400. It ended up being $108.
Re: Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 4:50 pm
by chex
The electronic problems with my transmission will run me about $900. Then they can check for mechanical problems. Kill me now.
Re: Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 5:41 pm
by Wesley
Oh, I forgot to add that you can ignore the transmission for a while. It will still basically work.
BoGZ had to get rid of his old Cadillac because of electronic/transmission issues. but in his case, it made the car undriveable. For you, it seems like some of the advanced features may be gone, but basic function is still there.
Re: Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 5:49 pm
by chex
It has no pickup, and had a bit of trouble turning over when I started it today. I can manage it. I'm just upset that I won't get to take my kids to New Orleans like I've been wanting to.
Re: Stupid broken car and it's stupid brokeness
Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 9:09 pm
by bella
Cars can be so expensive to repair. And then there's the question if it's worth the investment, sorry to hear that it's such a pain in the bottom.