Archive for November, 2009
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November 28, 2009
I got hit by someone with progressive auto insurance. They took liability and Progressive is going to pay for all of my repair. They are going to have me go to their Progressive Service center, specifically the one in Portland Oregon. I want to make sure they are going to do a good job.
Has anyone gotten their car repaired at one of their service centers, or even the one in Portland? Did they do a good job or would I be better off finding my own place to take my car?
I would get a lifetime guarantee on the repair from Progressive. Has anyone ever had problems with this guarantee?
I haven’t had personal experience with them, but found that at one of my local repair facilities (extremely highly rated) won’t do insurance repairs for Progessive clients because Progressive won’t allow them to do the repairs to their satisfaction and standards. The business is Ken Ware Chevrolet in Coos Bay, Oregon. I know the office staff would be more than willing to tell you what their experience is with Progressive and why their company will do repairs for every other insurance carrier but Progressive.
My gut tells me that if they skimp on repairs from other agencies, they will do the same at their own facility. I think they are betting that you will sell the car before the problems surface. And if the repair facility isn’t close to you, think how inconvient it will be to keep taking the car back repeatedly.
FYI – other repair facilities also offer the lifetime repair certification – Ken Ware certified mine – and I don’t own a car brand they sell either.
Posted by admin on
November 28, 2009
Hi friends can anyone tell me where can I get the simple automotive repair course and also tell me the cheapest course center to join this automotive course..
The automotive course includes:
* Basic Engine Management Systems
* Driveability Diagnostics
* Drivetrain Systems
* Chassis
which includes from basics from the overall of the automotive repairs….
Posted by admin on
November 28, 2009
Do the Lube Techs have to pay for their own fluids such as oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc. at a dealership, and only get paid something like 3/10 of an hour for each oil change? If only one person comes in for an oil change, they only get paid for the 3/10 of hour for the entire day.
lube techs are paid hourly, they are not experienced enough to be paid flat rate And no one makes out enough on flat rate pay just changing oil!
The dealership charges the customer for the fluids, the lube tech is only responsible for the labor. If he is smart and not flat rate he will drag his butt and not perform so quickly.
Posted by admin on
November 28, 2009
I need a new alternator for my Corolla. Should I get it from the dealer or is it ok to get from a regular auto shop (non-Toyota). The Toyota part has a 12 month warranty. What do you think?
Do yourself a favour and go somewhere other than the dealer. You can get the part from and aftermarket manufacturer for probably around half of what the dealer will charge you. You drive a corolla, not a lexus – don’t worry too much about where you get your parts from – just look for the best deal from a reputable manufacturer of parts.
Through my experience, aftermarket parts (from reputable manufacturers) far exceed the quality of OEM and always cost less and last longer.
Oh yeah, thought I might add this too – take a good look at the alternator – I would be willing to bet that it’s not even made by Toyota – probably Fujitsu or Mitsubishi…
Posted by admin on
November 28, 2009
Someone told me that there is a government program that will pay for auto repair for low income persons in California. Is this true? What are the requirements?
Yes but its only for vehicle that failed the smog check program its called CAP also it only work if you have owned the car for at least two years and it failed due to the car just breaking down oh and you have to spend at least 450 and the car is still not fixed see link
Posted by admin on
November 28, 2009
im 16 want to start working in a auto body repair shop after HS, all i need is training, since its summer which school is out, can i ask the nearest shop if i can help out with things, sort of like a part time job. what do i do?
great idea kid, you go. im so glad to hear that someone your age is so smart, calll all the surrounding shops, you might just get lucky, and someday might own your own shop.
Posted by admin on
November 28, 2009
It’s a black Chevy, and it needs auto body work, to cover chipping paint, that looks as though it burned off from the sun or something.
Is it possible to buy something being sold in the store?
And do it yourself?
you can buy any color you want. the only thing i know you can get in the parts store is spray paint in cans, and brush paint.
Posted by admin on
November 23, 2009
Tire Pros, in Glendora and Montebello, California, are experts when it comes to tires, yet they never tire when it comes to expert auto repair. Shocks, struts, alignment, tire rotation and more are performed — whatever your car has need of, they satisfy that need. Tires sold are by well-known manufacturers, including BF Goodrich and Michelin. Owner Harry Boyajian and his crew welcome you!
Visit us http://www.yellowpages.com/info-9341704/Glendora-and-Montebello-Tire-Companies-and-Auto-Repair-Tire-Pros?from=youtb
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Technorati Tags: auto, auto repair, Bridgestone, California, car, Glendora, Goodrich, Harry Boyajian, Michelin, shocks, struts, Tire Pros, vehicle, wheel, yellowpages
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November 23, 2009
Got a strange noise coming from your car? Odd vibration in the steering column? Take your car to the ASE-certified mechanics at MTA Automotive. With two locations in Vancouver, Washington and one in Gresham, Oregon, they offer advanced diagnostics at a modern service center near you. They repair all makes and model, both foreign and domestic, and handle everything from a routine oil change to a complete engine rebuild. Open Saturdays.
Visit us http://www.yellowpages.com/info-262547/MTA-Automotive?from=youtb
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Technorati Tags: auto, electrical, Engine, foreign and domestic, Gresham, mechanics, MTA Automotive, oil and lube, Oregon, repairs, Service, transmission, Vancouver, Washington, yellowpages
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November 23, 2009
Mr.T has a not so friendly verbal spar with an auto shop worker, after he accuses him of stealing his van.
Warning : Contains some explicit language
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Technorati Tags: A-Team, Argument, Call, Celeb, funny, Humor, Mr.T, MrT, prank
