Expensive Puncher

[DaveM]

Well my car gave me a warning that my one wheel was going a bit flat so I popped into the tyre repair shop to let them have a look. It turned out I had a puncher but it was towards the side wall of the tyre and apparently a place that they cannot fix it. So I was told that the tyre would be best replaced so one new tyre did seem a bit extreme to have to replace for just a puncher but what could I do. However it did not stop at that as I was told it was not a great idea to mix tyres on these types of vehicles and it would be best to replace both. Now considering that I still had over 50% tread on them I was a bit put out over this. So at the end of it two new tires later and $500 US for both I was not a happy camper

 

[Rocky]

I believe in buying good quality tires even though they are quite expensive, but $500. is pretty expensive for a set of two.
Replacing tires in sets of two or four is a good idea.
Knock on wood, I haven't had a flat tire in decades.
I'm pretty meticulous about tire rotation and replace all four when the time comes.
Is the new set the same brand and rating as the tires that came on the car?
Did you take back the other good tire?

 

[shanered6]

No sorry Dave ! if it's near the side wall you are not allowed to repair it , but I think the bit about mixing tyres is a myth just to make some money ! The only time you don't mix is between radial and crossply .

 

[Village Idiot]

I had headlight bulb burn out on my '11 Subaru Outback..............$75 to replace it. The whole inner fender has to come out to get to it!! I've changed one on my wife's '05 Outback in a Wal-Mart parking lot; just had to go under the hood. I guess this is supposed to be "progress (?)"!
JIm

 

[shanered6]

I had headlight bulb burn out on my '11 Subaru Outback..............$75 to replace it. The whole inner fender has to come out to get to it!! I've changed one on my wife's '05 Outback in a Wal-Mart parking lot; just had to go under the hood. I guess this is supposed to be "progress (?)"!
JIm

Jim I hear ya !

 

[triumph david]

I own and operate a radiator shop, there are some cars out there that you have to take the front cap off to get the rad. out. How about some of the full size Ford p/u [ the ones with the duel rear wheels] you have to take the body off the frame to get the engine out, its to much sugar for a dime!

 

[Village Idiot]

Sounds like it'd be better to lift off the radiator cap and simply put another vehicle under it!!
Jim

 

[hemibee]

Sounds like it'd be better to lift off the radiator cap and simply put another vehicle under it!!
Jim

Dang, that coffee sure burnt coming thru my nose.

 

[Village Idiot]

Dang, that coffee sure burnt coming thru my nose.

Yep, Hemi, I'm sure it did..............but not as bad as a $75 headlight bulb!! Jim

 

[hemibee]

Thanks for the laugh, it was sure needed.

 

[Village Idiot]

Always happy to help..................... Jim

 

[keystiger]

I used to do all my own mechanic work..... a few weeks back it was found my wifes Altima (05) needed a new head gasket and the head was warped.........well a few decades back this was a basic Saturday repair---- maybe 100.00 max and some "wrenching" ............however......an extensive online search (as I couldn't BELIEVE the estimate) found that a headgasket repair on an 05 Nissan Altima is the equivalent to an entire engine rebuild. and at a cost WELL OVER the value of the car (based on Kelly blue book AND internet searches) I decided to do what I hate---and get a car payment........
I am now the"proud" ( we will call it that) owner of a 2015 KIA Soul.....and to be honest when I open the hood----I look at the "thing" that is covered in plastic shrouds and looks like my Grandmothers Sewing Machine, I "sigh" and I close the hood .....however the EXCELLENT fuel mileage.....and the fact I have not had top touch a wrench or spend a weekend repairing a vehicle since I purchased it............are great reliefs.

 

[Village Idiot]

Yep, I could change the spark plugs in my '95 Subaru Legacy with a long extension, ratchet wrench and a socket while standing next to the car; took all of 15-20 minutes. When I looked under the hood of our '05 Outback 6 cylinder, I couldn't even see where the plugs were, for all practical purposes. Needless to say, the same is true on our '11. Even the plugs on the new Bonnevilles are a pain if the AI, hasn't been removed. Give me the "good old days"!! Jim

 

[triumph david]

I think those days are gone forever.

 

[shanered6]

Yep ! These days you need a special tool for everything !

 

[DaveM]

I don't even try and do any repairs on the new motors that is the job for those that now know how

 

[shanered6]

Well the only thing I can say is !

 

[Village Idiot]

Looks like it's asking for a new set of spark plugs.......................easy job, right???? Jim

 

[CarlS]

I own and operate a radiator shop, there are some cars out there that you have to take the front cap off to get the rad. out. How about some of the full size Ford p/u [ the ones with the duel rear wheels] you have to take the body off the frame to get the engine out, its to much sugar for a dime!

David, you are spot on. I own one of these critters.

Yep, I could change the spark plugs in my '95 Subaru Legacy with a long extension, ratchet wrench and a socket while standing next to the car; took all of 15-20 minutes. When I looked under the hood of our '05 Outback 6 cylinder, I couldn't even see where the plugs were, for all practical purposes. Needless to say, the same is true on our '11. Even the plugs on the new Bonnevilles are a pain if the AI, hasn't been removed. Give me the "good old days"!! Jim

AMEN!!