Comments | ladyringo: Mechanic that doesn't suck!

ladyringo

Mechanic that doesn't suck!

Oct 25, 2009 15:36

So, on a hope and a prayer, I called Extreme Auto based out of Clackamas that was a mobile mechanic. It looked like it was going to be A LOT cheaper than having it done at my old mechanic, who I wasn't all that thrilled with to begin with, but it's nice because it's close to the house ( Read more... )

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Comments 7

dragonrift October 26 2009, 00:54:06 UTC

That's awesome that it didn't become something astronomically expensive. One of my co-workers wasn't so lucky, as his timing belt on his vehicle had to be completely replaced. D:

I had to have that done back in 2007, as well as a bunch of other touch-ups, and ended up shelling out almost $900. D:

ladyringo October 26 2009, 04:28:49 UTC

Yeah. I am really happy it was not too bad!!! :)

circuit_four October 26 2009, 04:22:44 UTC

Yay, what a freakin' relief. I was really braced for you guys... *hug*

(Insert rant about universal public transit here, but I know I'm a fanatic about it so I'll spare you the details. *grin* )

ladyringo October 26 2009, 04:28:30 UTC

I have a universal transit pass, but it's about 3/4 mile walk on a narrow road with no sidewalks and a homeless camp juts off of it. Not the place I want to walk after dark.

*hug* it's easier with a car. :)

circuit_four October 26 2009, 05:09:26 UTC

Well, that's kinda the clincher -- it's didn't have to be that way, but [insert 25-page rant about automotive industry lobbying during the 1950s :) ] really kept us from structuring our cities to make 'em as transit-friendly as they could've been. It's easier in a car 'cause someone who made cars decided to make it easier ( ... )

circuit_four October 26 2009, 05:10:03 UTC

But anyhow, the important thing is I'm really glad you guys have been spared some cash and a weekend of waiting in suspense. Big sigh of relief. :) *hug*

yetanotherbob October 26 2009, 19:35:35 UTC

The STARTER? Woah. I believe it, it's just, that's often rare for it to happen while in transit. Typically the starter won't start, or once in a rare while, the solenoid gets stuck on (which is really dangerous, as it leads to the starter overheating and catching fire).

Either way, yay for working carses!