mechanic tag
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Story on stuff - Indian female mechanic What about this story on Stuff about the Indian female automotive engineering graduate who can't find a job, is she really the victim of racsim and/or sexism in the motoring industy! http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/6268784/Female-mechanic-c... |
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Auto glass place or just mechanic! went to wind down drivers window (manual wind not electric) and the whole window came out of the window frame.went to wind it back up and the handlle would not even turn.Partner took inside panel off and something is broken in there, would this be a job f... |
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Mechanic has stuffed up, what would you do! Hi All, Just had my 88 Mitsi Pajero (2.5L Turbo Diesel 4d56t motor) at the mechanic yesterday for a service. I would normally do this myself but Im way to busy at the moment and needed it for towing duties this weekend and next. It has a new engine which ... |
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Tauranga, recommend a mechanic for cambelt replacement please.Car is a 2000 Impreza.Would prefer not to go to the Subaru place in the Mount.Thanks. |
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Recommend a mechanic- Lower Hutt or Porirua? Hi, We have a Toyota Corolla- and it has come out from under Warranty. Good thing is that we don't have to go to King Toyota to have it serviced. We found them terrible! Can anyone recommed a mechanic in Lower Hutt or Porirua for us to take our car to... |
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Question about Mechanic's Labour Does it seem right to be charged for 2.75 hours worth of labour to fix and change over a suspension bush! I just got a WOF of a 2000 Subaru Legacy Sedan and this is what needed done. So when I got $206.25 for labour, plus 85 for the suspension bush, plus ... |
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Recommendations for diesel mechanic Ellerslie! Can anyone help with a good diesel mechainic East Auckland! Ellerslie / Mt Wellington / Panmure / GI areas or surrounds! Regular maintenance / service etc. |
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Motorbike mechanic Anyone know of a motorbike mechanic in West Auckland that works from home. There are no shops out west now. |
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Honest good mechanic in whangarei Can you recommend a good, honestmechanic in Whangarei! for wof etc. |
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Looking for a good mechanic in Auckland Hi there, I'm relatively new to Auckland and need some advice about where to go to have some work on the car done. Can anyone recommend somewhere that wont rip me off! |
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Know of a good mechanic in Birkenhead Anyone know of a good honest mechanic in Birkenhead! |
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Diesel Mechanic Hey there, can anyone recommend a good (but cheap:-) diesel mechanic in the Hutt Valley/Wellington region! I have a Nissan Safari 1991 that needs looking over |
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Mechanic recommendation Upper Hutt Can anyone recommend a Mechanic in the local Upper Hutt area! I need a cambelt replaced and unfortunately thay have to beMTA or AA approved due to mechanical protection insurance I have on the car. Just after some feedback on a good business to use. Thank... |
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BMW mechanic needed to help get car ready to sell Hi I have a 2000 318 and need some help getting the engine mounts and heater resistor changed, but really dont want to pay dealer or garage prices, anyone want a nice weekend job in north shore! Cheers Damian |
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Mechanic has lost my car keys And now wants me to pick my car up and take it to get new keys for it, at my cost.This will set me back over $500, and that's not counting getting it towed to the place.Mechanic has offered to call it quits with whatever repairs he has done on my vehi... |
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Question for mechanic or man.Nissan Terrano Nissan Terrano WIDE BODY - ROUND DASH 1995 206,000 what would be a fair price for this type of vehicle please! I am trying to buy a new 4x4 since my 1 was wiped out in the earthquake.being a woman I am finding this whole buying a vehicle a nightmare! any ... |
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Who's YOUR mechanic? From time to time the inevitable happens and your car needs repairing. Who do you use in your city! Let this serve as a guide to those of us who don't have a reputable mechanic in their area. (hey! no self promos, remember ;)) I use DM Automotive in T... |
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Mechanic to work on a Humber Super Snipe Series 5 Looking to locate a mechanic in ChCh to work on my 67 series 5 Humber Super Snipe.Needs the big end bearing done and a few smaller things like brakes, carb adjustment etc.Any suggestions please! Cheers |
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Mechanic workshops in Taupo I'm new to the area and looking for a decent mechanic to do my car servicings etc.Does anyone local have any recommendations about who are good and who to stay away from! |
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Good mechanic in Manukau / Manurewa area? Can anyone make a recommendation!I need to get some work done & haven't used a shop around here before. |
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Mechanic Wanted. Mechanic wanted central north island Mechanic wanted central north island |
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Mechanic Porn Go on - how often does the wife come down to the workshop anyway! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Tools/Tool-boxes-sets/auction-368576062.htm Mine said, "I thought you had a smaller box than that last time!" when I bought 'Berth... |
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Need reccomendation for Auto Mechanic CHCH I need my Auto Transmission fixed, can anybody recommend a goot Auto mechanic for this please. Thanks in advance |
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Workshop/mechanic recommendations - Invercargill I am looking at getting the timing belt etc done on my 2001 Passat 1.8T. Anyone got any good recommendations on where to go! Thanks in advance :) |
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How long should it take a competant mechanic. to replace an axle seal in a KZN185 surf!(in a proper workshop) |
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Recommend me a mechanic in Wanganui My van is out on loan and the clutch has gone in Wanganui - the driver didn't get AA cover sadly and now I need to get him picked up and towed to a garage.Any ideas! |
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Mobile mechanic West Auck http://ww |
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Help! Mechanic didn't fix problem re: the bill! So my car died last week, I rang my usual mechanic, they towed it and next day told me it was ready to pick up. $200 bill. So I pick it up and drop into the panel beaters down the road, the damn thing wont start again grrrr, I ring the mechanic back and t... |
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Mechanic issue/what to do I took my 4x4 tolocal workshop and wanted 2 new tyres, went back to collect it and they had put on four, other two needed replacing but not just yet, he asked what I wanted to do and said I could pay for other two next month so I accepted that.Then put wa... |
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Mechanic - Invercargill PLEEASE! Hey, I'm wondering if anyone will give me a hand to finish fixing the brakes on my 77 classic mini.It's my pride and joy, that I have been restoring myself, and now it's time for it to go in for panel and paint.A wheel cylinder has been replac... |
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Car Service. Took my car in for a service a month ago and the mechanic said he put an engine flush and new oil through the engin Took my car in for a service a month ago and the mechanic said he put an engine flush and new oil through the engine. I noticed a month later the oil is very black and very dirty. Should it be that colour after having a flush or was he just telling me min... |
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Charge out rate of a garage/mechanic $125/hr Is this becoming a norm ! I have never seen this before. I am more used to ~$80/hr inc. |
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Looking for backyard Mechanic Invercargill Hi, I'm looking for someone who is suitably experienced to have a look at the brakes on my classic mini.I'm reasonably confident that they just perhaps need bleeding and adjusting as there is no pull, just too much travel in pedal and not enough s... |
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Mobile mechanic in Wellington? Can anyone recommend a trustworthy registered mechanic in Wellington city that could do a pre-purchase inspection at a car dealership? I’m pretty keen on this particular car, but seen that AA and VTNZ are fully booked for pre-purchase inspections for a ... |
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Palmerston North Mechanic Can anyone recommend a reputable mechanic in palmy that is proficient in doing a pre-purchase inspection on a late model American car. Not AA or VTNZ. Thanx |
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Buying tyres from a mechanic or tyre specialist? Had my WOF and service done - all passed but tyres are getting low and mechanic noted all 4 will need to be changed in the next 5000kms. It’s a standard Corolla so tyres aren’t that dear but wondering if I should take it back to the workshop and get t... |
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PPI vs Dealership vs mechanic ? Hi, Found a couple of cars (in Auckland) that I am interested in (2012 / 2013 Toyotas). I'm driving the second one tonight, then likely will decide on one of them. Question is, would you use a Toyota dealership to check these |
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GOOD MECHANIC IN CHRISTCHURCH Who in Christchurch, from personal experience, can recommend a mechanic who would change the cambelts on a 1997 Rover 600 car for a fair price? Thanks in advance! |
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Mechanic OPINIONS please; Ford Focus / Mazda3 Looking ahead 1-2 years to when we will need to replace our aging Falcon with a large MPV type vehicle and a MANUAL small car in the 1500cc - 2000cc range. Mechanics - I want to hear your honest OPINIONS and PREJUDICES. Are the For |
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Old school mechanic wanted in Oamaru Have a MAXI out of long term storage;car rego is on hold ,(car is UK 1500 and one owner) we want a mechanic to pump up suspension and free up brakes,and perhaps a tickle here and there to bring up to WOF standard,is there a mechanic familiar with these ol... |
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"I'm a mechanic" yeah right! A lady sends her mechanic to check out the car I am selling. First thing he does is pull out the oil dipstick and announce it is low on oil and since there are no oil leaks, it must be burning oil, so he will advise her not to buy it. His check of the oil... |
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Mechanic charge Hi there, how much does the average mechanic in Christchurch charge per hour ? |
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Poor Mechanic - He Nearly Got Away With It http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11451279 |
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Jaguar mk2 mechanic I want someone with time on there hands to come over and potter on my jag. |
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Any ideas on a job for a retiring mechanic ? Im of retiring age next year and was wondering what else i could do that is a bit easier on the body. Ive been a mechanic for 48 years now. Time to back pedal a bit. I know there will be some smart answers but i can handle them. Cheers guys. |
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What an idiot "mechanic" Taint very often I get upset by the words of vehicle inspectors or mechanics. but this time Im left utterly furious. Some young guys have rented a shed not far from here and call themselves mechanics. They did an inspection on my car. They told the cus... |
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Mobile mechanic wanted Northshore! Hey Anyone know of a reasonably priced mobile mechanic on the north shore? Must be experienced with European cars! Bit of a long story but I've broken my mates Porsche and need to get it fixed before he comes back from overseas! |
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Matamata mechanic - brian Cant seem to find a number for this person |
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Motorcycle mechanic west Akld? Any one know of a good one? appreciate any feed back, bike is a motorcross honda xr . thanks |
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Who is a good mechanic in ChCh Preferably one in town or close to Mairehau/Shirley. I posted some time ago about my BMW 318ti overheating and it coming from the radiator bottle. I don't want to be charged a fortune for replacing it, bleeding the hoses etc. |
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My daughter wants to be a mechanic My question is, what kind of obstacles is she going to have, or advantages if any if this is what she really wants to do it. For people in the business, how likely would it be that you would take on a female apprentice? She's nearly 16, has zilch experien... |
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Naughty mechanic http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/70142599/gps-reveals-mechanics-joy-ride-around-central-christchurch Thank goodness there are some honest well-meaning, modest, and forgiving real estate agents out there keeping them on their toes - and the roads safe... |
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Emailing a mechanic Sent emails last week to 3 mechanics asking for quotes to do the front pads and rotors on a 2012 E161 Corolla Fielder. Only one has gotten back to me. I guess a lot of technicians are not too good with online communication. What would be the best written ... |
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Mechanic needed for Christchurch Santa parade Looking for a back up mechanic, semi retired or retired perhaps, to be on standby for the next couple of weeks for the christchurch Santa parade. If anyone knows of someone that would be available please let me know. Some of the motors under our lovely fl... |
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Can anyone recommend a mechanic? Preferably West (New Lynn, etc ) or city area? |
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Reliable mechanic in Tauranga Refering to my honda odyssey thread. I don't want to inconvenience my customers too much so I need a GOOD reliable Honda mechanic as close to Otumoetai as possible.suggestions guys! |
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VW mechanic Orewa, Hibiscus Coast area? Hi All, can anyone recommend a Good VW mechanic in the Orewa, Hibiscus Coast area! |
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Good trustworthy mechanic on North Shore Can anyone recommend a good car mechanic on the North Shore !Ones that you have good experience with that you trust with your car! |
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Good mechanic in Chch Hello. I'm looking for a good reliable mechanic in Chch. I'm a female and I'm starting to get concerned I'm getting ripped off by the one in Lincoln, as every time I take it there, I always have a "hole in the manafold" or. somet... |
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How much per hour does your mechanic charge you when servicing your car!Mine charged me $85+GST per hour |
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Mechanic for a pre purchase Napier? Can Anyone recommend me somewhere good in napier for an inspection on a car!And for the nark that dobbed my last post in This is not a wanted ad! |
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Mechanic in Auckland - Can you recommend one? Hey all I am looking to get the brakes one my polo sorted (I say sorted because i have no idea whether they need to be replaced/fixed/whatever it is the brakes need doingto). Can anyone recommend an inexpensive (I'm a student on a budget) mechanic in ... |
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A conman mechanic out there i was done about 3 months ago by a mechanic who asked for an advance so he could buy parts, then he disappeared to i think nelson or blenheim, can i name him and shame the p.o.s I got car back less stolen battery and petrol drained from the tank. How low ... |
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Mechanic recommendation for fixing accident damage I need a recommendation or too for my gf's car, a Toyota Vitz, which had a fight with a RAV4 and has a smashed up front. It needs replacement bumpers, collision bar, and a few other bits and pieces put back on. She took it to Toyota and their quote wo... |
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BMW 328i mechanic Tauranga/Papamoa area. My sons bmw has died in Papamoa, AA have said they will transport it anywhere in the Tauranga area. Where should they take it where it will get repaired at a reasonable rate. It's a 1996 328i, the AA call out guy suggested it was fuel or that old ches... |
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Looking For Mechanic in Hastings Can anyone recommend a mechanic in the Hastings area. One that doesn't charge a call out fee to look at the vehicle and who is cheap and reliable |
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Just hired a new mechanic 8 years experience failed a WOF on stop lights not working, I tell him to fix it & give it a WOF. I pop out for an hour and a half, come back & see him with the stop light switch in his hand & a voltmeter looking a bit confused.I ask did you check the bulbs 1st!... |
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Looking for a Mechanic in Hawkes Bay Hi, If you are a mechanic and live in Hawkes Bay please get in touch as I have a few perkys for you |
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Car Mechanic has had business car/van for 1 year! Please help!Don't know who to turn to.We have used this guy for 20 years for other vehicles but this time it is crazy.We go each week and ask what is happening.I say I want to take the car without him finishing it and each time he has an excuse.Three ... |
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Good BMW E30 mechanic in Auckland? Anyone recommend a reasonable and good mechanic to do work on E30 325i in Auckland! |
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Cheap Mechanic wanted in Dunedin please Does anyone know of a mechanic in Dunedin who will fix the suspension on a Mazda without costing 'an arm and a leg'. |
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Mechanic help plese. Toyota Vitz 2001 997cc Does anyone know if they have a camblet or chain! It has 98,500ks on it. When would it need repalcing! |
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Akl Mechanic recommendations for R32 GTS4 please Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in Auckland please, that is familiar with Skylines. Our normal place we go doesnt seem to know much about them. In particular,the HICAS light is coming on and staying on. (as soon as you turn the car on, not when open ... |
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Mobile motorcycle mechanic Does anyone know of a mobile bike mechanic in the canterbury area. Yes I have tried google, but only found one in Auckland. Thanks in advance |
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Hourly rate for labour for a mechanic?. What is the hourly rate for mechanics for labour in Dunedin! is it different from city to city!Thanks. |
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Has anyone had a good Jetski mechanic In the lower South Island! I have an engine that I want rebuilt |
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Best mechanic near Manukau Shopping Centre? Any recommendations! |
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Mechanic in Christchurch Hey guys Im a mechanic in Nelson and am trying to help my brother out that lives in Christchurch. Hes just failed a warrant on top suspension arms, drivers seatbelt and steering rack end on P11 Primera. Just wondering if any mechanics out there want to do... |
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Good diesel mechanic in Franklin District Can anyone recommend a mechanic for a small diesel truck in the Pukekohe/Tuakau region.Resonable prices and good service. |
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Good Volvo mechanic in Auckland? Anybody know of one or used one! |
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Mechanic or Auto electrician ? Our Swift has keyless entry but the drivers passenger lock has gone stiff all of a sudden and wont lock.Should I take it to an auto electrician or mechanic! |
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You Mechanic types ,any idea what this could be ? ok so my car is overheating ,then when i stop it dumps alot of water,but then when I check the radiator and overflow the radiator is still full and only minimal loss (no where near the amount dumped)from the overflow tank. |
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Is my mechanic taking the . Took my car for a wof today it is a Blue 95 Levin gtz AE101 and it failed as the lights need polishing, ok I know not a drama but they polished them 6mths ago the car has only done 1500kms since my last wof.Is this going to be a 6mthly thing that needs do... |
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Mechanic - Christchurch? Hey guys, just wondering if anyone knows someone decent here in Christchurch that could do a simple Inner Rack End replacement, I've got the ends but unfortunately don't have the tool to be able to get the rod off. Any help would be greatly apprec... |
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Great recommendation for VW (and the mechanic!). Take a look at this listing: 508690400 . 130,000k and needs a new engine! Seriously, this is surely just a case of a very incompetent mechanic. |
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Charged $50 petrol by mechanic My car was missing, so dropped it into mechanic to be checked. He fixed the problem and I was also charged $50 petrol money for the test drive he did in it, to make sure all was OK. He didn't keep a receipt for the gas and I don't notice the needl... |
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Mechanic Wanted. Anyone know of a good cheap mechanic in ch chto replace an o ring in the speed control in mydiesel hi lux Anyone know of a good cheap mechanic in CH CHto replace an O ring in the speed control in myDiesel Hi Lux! |
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NOT SO GOOD MECHANIC! BMW 318i engine was missing on low revs.Taken to mechanic, who diagnosed Valve Problem.Did not do Compression Test.Tore off the head and did Valve job etc, put back together.On Start up had the same miss in it.Problem solved - Fuel Filter.My friend ain... |
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What would cause this. Car was making a grinding noise so mechanic checked the brake pads one side was worn right down to the me car was making a grinding noise so mechanic checked the brake pads, one side was worn right down to the metal so nothing left, other side no wear like brand new, they were both replaced at the same time before this happened |
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Radio crank call, mechanic to gullible woman ~GOLD http://youtu.be/wZV7A6Nknps First heard this on radioactive, found on you tube. Enjoy! |
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Advice before my Mechanic tells me the news 1998 Toyota Townace, Noah.Just hit 150,000kms.Cam belt apparently done around the 90,000.Yesterday driving along, oil light came on and car died.I had just put oil into it 3 days ago as dipstick was showing half.Mechanic nearby checked, when i turned it o... |
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Good skline mechanic in tauranga? Anyone know of a GOOD knowledgable mechanic in tauranga who is good with r32 skyline diagnostics! |
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Who's a good mechanic in Rotorua to use? Preferably someone who doesn't see you coming & charge the earth, but does a good job & someone who gets it done within the week you take it in. Dont want to be waiting weeks to get repairs done when they need to be carried out as we have a fa... |
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Chainsaw mechanic Hi Guys my Homelite 20cc saw idles ok but BOGGS down while opening throttle, cleaned carb. plug, checked fuel filter etc. new fuel also, could it possable be ignition{elect} !hoping some one has possible answerThanksLou |
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Tips to getting a mechanic job in oz cheers |
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Toyota mechanic Addington Any recommendations please |
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Freelance mechanic p/h price? how much do u think? Hi. I had a mechanic whose out of work come to my place today. he did a full sercive on my truck and 3/4 of the way installed a complicated cd/dvd player with reversing camera. he found out my 24 to 12v converter was dodgy so he wont finish till i buy a n... |
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Opel Astra Mechanic Auckland Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone knows of a mechanic in auckland that is familiar with holden/Opel Astras! |
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Mechanic's courtesy car My car's in at a mechanic with various issues, but I have a courtesy car for the weekend. Would there be any issues with me taking it to Christchurchovernight do you think! Chch is a 3 hour trip oneway from where I am. Do mechanics take much notice of... |
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Phillip.Weston a question for you please. My st r legnum had the rocker cover gaskets done last year today the mechanic found mo My ST-R legnum had the rocker cover gaskets done last year. Today the mechanic found more oil leaking. Using a mirror he confirmed the rocker cover gaskets are tight. The area was also sealed with silicone at the time. It looks as though the leak may be a... |
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Mechanic advice Car needs wof, wheel alignment and new tyre.Where in Cambridge can I go to a get the above at a reasonable and honest price without being ripped off!Cheers |
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Mechanic pay? Do you know what they get per hour! $18-$20! |
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NEED HONDA MECHANIC! I have a 1997 honda prelude 2.2dohc vtec. i took this car to various mechanics but they couldnt fix problem and instead fixed something else which was already working and cost me heaps but still the problem not gone. The problemo is: When car starts in th... |
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Need a good and reasonable mechanic in Auckland. Hello to everyone out there.i have just moved over to Auckland and i would like if some kind person could steer me in the right direction of a good and reasonable hourly wage if possible.thanks |
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Gynaecologist becomes mechanic "borrowed" from Trade Me discussion gynaecologist becomes motor mechanic:A gynaecologist had become fed up with malpractice insurance, paperwork and was burned out. Hoping to try another career where skilful hands would bebeneficial, he decided ... |
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Gynaecologist becomes motor mechanic. A gynaecologist had become fed up with malpractice insurance, paperwork and was burned out. Hoping to try another career where skilful hands would bebeneficial, he decided to become a motor mechanic. He went to the local technical college, signed up for ... |
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Looking for old school mechanic south Is to get a hillman imp motor running 1973 everything complete |
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Am I entitled to a refund from our mechanic? Hi There Not sure if this is the right place but here goes. We got our local mechanic to re-gas our airconditioning unit in our Holden Station Wagon, initial re-gas cost $125.00 - the gas leaked out overnight so we took vehicle back, they said oh its got ... |
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Good mechanic in homai area anyone recommend one , need a brake adjustment foot and hand done, so not a big job but pretty strapped for cash so needs to be cheap. |
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Mechanic Needed Over on the 'General' message board http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx!id=946635&topic=5 |
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Mechanic Wanted Tauranga Seeking Nissan specialist for a engine swap N15 pulsar SR16VE converting to SR20VE. I only owned this car 2 weeks and the thermostat failed causing a overheat and head damage, desperate for some better luck, please! any suggestions or offers welcome. |
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