repair tag
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Price for repair on Rav4 for warrant! went for warrant and it failed on diff mounting bush being broken.is this a big repair.what is a general figure to get it done! |
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Plastic bumper repair (cracks) - what to use? thinking of doing a repair job as opposed to a replace job (unless we can find bumpers in the same colour).Has anyone used Bondo products! They seem to do a reasonable job, have a bit of flex in them and are fairly inexpensive. |
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How do you repair peeling paint on a car ! |
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Insurance repair if an insurance company states which repairer they want to use to fix your car do you have to go to them or can you take it to someone else. only gave one option in our town. aa insurance. thanks |
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Bog over rust repair or Roughed up clean bare metal, no worries.There are other ways and reasons but people have been doing that way for decades with no issue. |
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How do I repair a broken oil dipstick tube-Nissan? We have a 2002 Nissan March and the tube in which the dipstick runs has broken off at or near the engine block and the tube and dipstick arenow detached from the car. I'm away at present, so haven't seen them, but I'd be grateful for any advic... |
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Tein Coilover Repair? Hey guys, i have question about coilovers, one of my tein coilovers is leaking oil the left rear to be exact. i just wanted to know if anyone out there, has had theirs fixed or know where i could get mine repaired. and the approximate cost. thanks |
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Cost to repair vacuum leak? Just took my car to the garage, he said the leak sounds like its coming from under the manifold and will be pretty time consuming taking everything out first. Just wondering how much i should be expecting to fix the vacuum leak! Would it be in the 100-300... |
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Vinyl door repair Can anyone recommend someone who could fix a tear in my vinyl door trim!its like the shape of a V and the vinyl is still there, it just needs to be stretched & reglued back into place & then i presume painted!. Car is around penrosse/mt wellington... |
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Cost of rust repair question Need to have rust repair along back window bottom seal.Does anyone know how much this would be for the job or just to have someone take the window out! |
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Best headgasket leak repair heard of irontite, seal up and many others, which one is the best for a minor head gasket leak, dont want to replace the head gasket as the cars only a farm hack |
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Where To Buy Red Tail-Light Lense Repair Tape From Can anyone tell me where i can get some red lense repair tape to fix a tail-light broken lense, i heard norton tape make product,i'm not looking for lense repair kits which you cut and stick patch on there not much good for shaping/bending on curved l... |
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Mazda Atenza Rear Wiper Repair Hi, The rear wiper on our 2003 Atenza Wagon isn't working.Worked when we got the car but then started to not work ie, wouldn't wipe at all.The fuse is fine but thats as far as my knowledge goes.Can't hear any sound at the wiper ie doesnt sound... |
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Radiator repair place in Wellington ? Who to go to The car appears to be slowly slowly leaking anti freeze and it appears to be coming from the radiator. It's very slow but I'd rather deal with minor symptoms now intstead of anything major. I'm extremely hesistant to use that radiator-hole-fix... |
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Can a glass repair place like novus fix a small matchhead sized chip in a windscreen with 3 small cracks spreading away from it, (each crack is approx 2-3 mm long) |
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HELP! Urgent repair! Hey last night I got home and noticed my car was hissing out steam.Had a look under the hood and pin pointing it to a small pipe.I checked again in the morning and the stuff on the grounf was almost oily.the brown stuff!I thought it would have beent he ra... |
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Tyre Repair I failed my WOF today because one of my tyres has developed a bulge. This same tyre was repaired about 6 months ago when it was leaking air. I was told a nail had punched the tyre, The 4 tyres are about 14 months old and have only done about 6000km |
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Without right to repair act/ i hear 2017 onward in europe need to go on internet to factory . you can read but not clear codes . its for security. Or is it for anti competitive behavior like luise rosman Fights hard for right to repair. |
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Small windscreen chip repair cost Hi, Does anyone know the rough cost to repair a small (3mm approx) and not deep chip in my windscreen? I can't find any information online that isn't years old and probably out of date. Shops are closed today so can't call. |
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The Right to repair take 2.0 https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7m8mx/john-deere-promised-farmers-it-would-make- |
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Air conditioning repair - compressor broken The air conditioning in my 2001 opel astra is not working. I took it in for servicing and the mechanic said the air con compressor was broken and needed replacing. Quoted me around $400 for the job. Is this a fair price or can I get it done cheaper? Thank... |
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Best roadside repair tips. when your stuck in the middle of nowhere. and no parts. whats the best . things you have done.? |
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Seat bracket to repair sat in my drivers side car seat other day and i have broken one of the rear brackets that hold seat in place bracket is still attached to seat but not the the car went to a panel beater and got told $80 to fix i know this is a warrant issue, any ideas whe... |
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Pranged the Golf . repair options My wife has damaged the front of our 2010 Golf Variant, and has been quoted $2,300 in GST for the replacement of the front bumper bar, bumper bar cover (including $300 for painting this) and front grille. Is this reasonable? We'll get a couple of alternat... |
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DIY Air conditioning Repair /regas kits. Has anyone used these ,are they any good or are you likely to damage your car or yourself Just wondering . |
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Repair costs for the following (details inside) This is for a '94(? ) (I think Corolla or Corona. I'd have to check again which it was for) Leak in power steering rack needs fixing A rear shock is leaking An oil leak from the engine trying to get an idea of what one would pay for this work to be done. ... |
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CGA reasonable time for repair? I bought a car from out of town, it had an inspection etc happy with the condition so drove it 500km home. I noticed on the trip that the car had a rattle when sitting at idle in neutral. Knowing these vehicles ('11 Focus diesel) have a dual mass flywheel... |
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2010 Golf: Scrap or repair? I have a 2010 Golf Variant with 112k on the clock. Check engine light is on and the mechanic says the timing chain is likely stretched, after spending the afternoon with a diagnostic computer. I'm about to get a quote for replacement of the chain, crank a... |
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Repair or wreck? 1996 BMW 740i I'm after opinions of what is approximate value of 1996 BMW (with 147,000 km on the clock) if it was warranted and registered. I have one that needs to be re-vinned, re-registered and re-warranted. ie needs some $$$ put into it. I don't want t |
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Repair or sell as is? Hi Guys, Come September I'm leaving NZ for the U.K and sadly than means my beloved needs to go. She has a bit of damage on her though and I'm unsure whether or not to fork out the 1.6k excess on insurance to get her fixed up in hopes that I'll keep more o... |
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Cheapest place in Ch-Ch for puncture repair ? Just paid 30 dollars at Firestone Shirley 4wd Firehawk that I took off the vehicle myself. 30 dollars getting up there in my book, especially when regular customer. What's average price these days ? |
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Repair Certification I have a early 60s vw that I am fixing up, and have loads of repair panels to weld in. It's currently de-registered. It sounds like I am going to need a repair cert to get it back on the road. I was hoping to just do a tidy job on the welding and put it t... |
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Are BMW's costly to repair/maintain? I am thinking of buying a good quality second hand BMW - no older than 2007 but I've heard the cost to maintain/service them is really expensive. Is it really that expensive to maintain them? Thanks for advice! |
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Clock spring repair Hi, have the srs light up on 04 Mitsubishi grandis, have been told it's the clock spring. What kind of $$ could we be looking at? |
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2001 bmw repair needed our 2001 318i bmw prob needs anew motor? ran out of water and think motor has seized? any backyard mechanics out there willing to give it a go? |
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Alternative driveshaft repair Having problems with the 95 Nissan van 5sp gearbox tailshaft leaking Front driveshaft yoke has been replaced with a comparable size & good condition Skyline yoke & the tail shaft seal replaced. Driveshaft has also had the rear bearing cross replaced & sha... |
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Strange sound after service + repair Morning. I've got a 94 Celica (2.2L). I had it serviced about 2 weeks ago, and at the same time the rocker cover gasket was replaced due to a leak(s). Since then the car has been making a strange sound, it almost sounds like air escaping from somewhere. I... |
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Repair and painting plastic bumber bars can anyone tell me of a good place to get my bumper bars repaired and repainted in christchurch please. they are a plastic type. |
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Tubeless tyre repair - illegal? Got a puncture the other day & when I took it to be repaired at Tonys I was told it is a tubeless tyre that is illegally fitted with an inner tube which is some real dodgy work. Partner said last time he got tyres from discount tyres (which we don't usual... |
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Steering column repair Does anyone know of a repairer that can overhaul a old school ford column in Auckland |
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Anyone repair Electronic Ignitions? I have a TCI box from a 1980's Yamaha motorcycle that has a fault somewhere in the circuit board. Is there anyone in New Zealand that anyone knows who could fault find and repair it? Thanks. |
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Suspension upgrade or repair? So Mrs Stevo and I just got back from a roadtrip in the MX5 and we covered around 500km of it on back roads. The problem is that after 17 years and over 100,000km its starting to bottom out on some of the big bumps. I guess I will need springs or shocks o... |
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Rust repair? Looking at buying a van which has a current WOF but there is a strip of metal welded along the side edge of the roof. The owner says it is a legal rust fix but I'm not so sure. It looks like someone has just welded over the rust. |
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Engine mount repair [Nelson] Hi all, can someone please recommend an outfit in Nelson who can replace a rear engine mount on Honda CRV and won't charge the earth? We just bought this car and have found the mount is completely shagged. We don't have a lot of money so have been looking... |
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Ractis CVT tiptronic repair costs I've been considering buying one of these today. I know they are Toyotas, but is the tiptronic and CVT transmission going to be expensive if they need repairs? Looking at ones 2006/7, around 40-70,000kms |
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Alfa Romeo - Repair costs? Looking into buying an Alfa Romeo Selespeed 156 sedan 2002 model, however I have been told various times to stay away from European cars because they're very expensive to fix. Anyone own one / give your thoughts on it? |
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Puncture repair cost One small nail in tread. How much to fix. Thanks |
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Clutch repair - price check. Took my son's Honda Civic, 1996, 1.6L to the garage to get repaired. They had to replace both the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder. I didn't give the price a huge amount of thought because I was just pleased they could fit it in before the holida... |
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Repair on brake caliper bleed thread I've got a stripped out thread on the bleed nipple of a cast iron calliper. Anyone ever had one of these fixed! |
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Busted mag repair after tyre blow out HOLY HECK (&other more suitable expletives). BUSTED a mag on 1 of my vehicles Sitting down in the kitchen yesterday having a coffee when we heard a pretty loud BANG from outside. I was pretty sure it was a tyre blowout but there wasn't any vehicle... |
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WOF Repair Quote Help - '97 Fiat Brava/Bravo Hi, Today I took my car (1997 Fiat Brava/Bravo) for a WOF to a new mechanic. I am happy to accept that it is in need of fixing but it has reached a point where I feel like I am being ripped off. Every six months there is something major to fix (>$1000 ... |
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Millar welder repair agents? anyone know who the millar welder repair agents are in the bay of plenty or waikato! our alloy welder is playing up |
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Fibreglass repair on Boat I have a small pin hole on my boat. Does anyone know where you can buy a fibreglass repair kit to fix it at this time of the year ! and do you know if you have to use a marine paint on boats ! the boat is fibreglass over wood |
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Saab 95 air conditioning repair is it reasonable for the auto-electrician have taken 2 days so far and will need a 3rd minimum to fix our Saab 95 fan resistor controller - they ahve taken out the entire dashboard and are going to charge in excess of $1000 for labour - the part is $125 |
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Anyone know price for repair or replace a mpv 2003 cracked head gasket or head. but coz it has 2 heads not sure which till pull apart. The cost is in the labour. Straight swap of motor way cheaper than pulling apart etc. Body of car needs to be lifted over motor. The above is a poor friend trying to keep ... |
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Engine Mount replacement/repair cost? Before I go ringing around some mechanics, can anyone give me an idea of the cost involved! I have been quoted $1000 a year ago, but thought that sounded very high. We recently got 4 new wheels and I can totally notice the car 'shaking, rattling' ... |
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Tradebit Digital Marketplace car repair manuals Has anyone tried these! I'm thinking of buying one but the price is $us9.99. Seems really cheap as the manual over the counter is $nz112! Would be convenient and quick with download immediately following confirmation of payment by Visa. I'm just c... |
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Rust repair if you have a rusted out floor panel and swap it with a replacement floor from another vehicle, does it have to be certified! i'm talking the whole floor not just a corner or small section |
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Is it dealers right to refund rather than repair? Dealer sells a car and a week later customer wants an oil leak fixed that was not picked up on the pre inspection report. Leak will cost $500, so dealer offers customer a full cash refund of purchase price. Customer doesn't want a refund but wants the... |
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Caravan roof repair i am going to reseal and repaint both edges of roof.would a waterproof marine paint {white} be suitable for the final seal & paint ! any imfo would be helpful regards Lou |
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A cool time-lapse video of a smash repair. http://www.youtube.com/watch!v=NTaAy49QuD4 |
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Convertible top need small repair . Any suggestions on what adhesive to buy to repair the soft top!They are two small rips about 1-2cm each. |
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How much to repair. comprehensive list: http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/47/230047547_full.jpg |
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BMW Service repair manual? BMW Service repair manual. I have a 95 320i, apparently not sold in the USA. Is there a repair manual with the 320i wiring diagrams! Are digital versions different/superior. What would you recommend and where from! |
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Mechanical Repair / Quote question. Hypothetically; if someone came to you with a gearbox problem on their car (or similar problem), you took the box out, found the fault, got the cost for the parts, phoned them, they didn??™t want to go ahead with the job??¦.would you put the box back t... |
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Panelbeating repair cost opinion?. I have a car with almost exact same damage and same model of car as TM auction 500895598.Just wondering if anyone knows if it would need rear quater replaced completely or if it can be repaired!.And any rough ideas on cost!.Thanks. |
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Repair costs for very small dent Hi a while back I reversed into a car. My fault even through the guy who must of pulled up behind me after I got in my car, parked illegally without lights on.Anyway it was just a tiny dent and scratch that I though could have been knocked out a tiny bit ... |
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Repair rubber inlet manifold on quad bike engine. Just got a tear in the rubber intake pipe. Has a two bolt flange at each end, possibly with a steel flange moulded inside the rubber.Best ideas for a cheap easy fix! I'm leaning toward going to a tyre repair shop. |
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Any idea on repair costs? Temperature gauge does not work in hubbys car, Hyundai Lantra.We don't need it fixed for a warrant, but if it is not to expensive thought we would get it done with next service.Any ideas! |
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Help onwith a repair and paint please of me boat Hi there the F@#$.moment happened yesterday !Yup you wouldnt read about it til now.Heading out with me mate for a beaut days fishing over in Akaroa!All set bud yip so off i goes reversing the trailor down the ramp just going over the top for the downward ... |
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Tyre/ tire repair I got a flat tyre this morning - where is the best place to get it repaired - I live in Titirangi. Thanks |
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Guesstimate on rear brake caliper repair mazda 626 Hi My car failed its warrant on left rear braker caliper leaking brake fluid, Put in straight into the mechanic who said it was an internal leak and sent it away somewhere, Can anyone hazard an idea of cost for fixing this as pretty anxious as just spent ... |
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Hi, How much does it cost to repair a Mitzi Lancer fuel pump, or to replace it! 2001 lancer GDI cedia wagon |
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Trustworthy Dunedin service and repair. Can anyone recommend a reputable 'euro' type garage in or near Dunedin.! Something like Powerhaus in Wellington or Qualitat in Auckland. TIA. |
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Rust repair light truck lookin for someone who can weld in a couple of panels in truck cab tokoroa area |
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Cloth upholstery repair Drivers seat near door has small patch of wear/fraying in the cloth(I guess wear due to getting in and out of car). Would it cost a bit to get this repaired! Is it just patch repair or does everything needs to be replaced! Bought car used, 2 weeks ago fro... |
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Brake/Control arm bushes repair StJohns/Meadowbank Since moving to AKL I have been fortunate enough not to have the need to go anywhere for car repairs. Looking for a reliable person to get these jobs done who I can confidently use again in the future (if needed). Need to fix rear brake imbalance and fron... |
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Insurance - Repair or write off! Have a gsxr1000. Insured for $13000. Just got a call from bike shop figure of just under $7500 to repair. Any chance at all of a write off or definitely a repair job! |
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Repair price question I am not to mechanically minded when it comes to cars as I am by no way a mechanic therefore wouldn't know roughly how much this car would cost to repair. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/daewoo/lanos/auction-419646948.htm Need a cheap runabo... |
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