# \#mechanics **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mechanics/962.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Found Tool in Engine Compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-tool-in-engine-compartment/58674)
**Author:** [@Disk-error](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Disk-error)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-tool-in-engine-compartment/58674 "2023-07-18T21:15:32Z")
I?ve been driving my car for about a month without an issue after my last inspection / oil change. Then one day it started to make a noise when I pressed the break. After looking around I found a screwdriver loose in … --- ## [Things to make standard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-to-make-standard/37340)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 388\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-to-make-standard/37340 "2021-06-02T17:18:12Z")
What one or two things would you like to see standard on most automobiles or trucks?-Kevin --- ## [Inline 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inline-6/33338)
**Author:** [@afj617](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afj617)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inline-6/33338 "2021-03-21T04:10:47Z")
Why is the I6 engine not being used far more in the automotive industry? --- ## [Standard Practice for Replacing Brake Lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-practice-for-replacing-brake-lines/88281)
**Author:** [@NarlaT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NarlaT)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-practice-for-replacing-brake-lines/88281 "2020-11-05T17:56:51Z")
Alrighty, a week ago I lost all breaking pressure suddenly while driving. I wasn't far from home and got the rest of the way back slowly and used the emergency brake to stop. I had my car towed and taken to a repair shop… --- ## [Mechanic is taking too long to find the issue with my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-is-taking-too-long-to-find-the-issue-with-my-car/150356)
**Author:** [@juliakowalczyk10\_158327](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juliakowalczyk10_158327)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-is-taking-too-long-to-find-the-issue-with-my-car/150356 "2019-10-09T16:57:26Z")
My car (manual) would not go into gear when the engine was on, when I managed to put it into first gear with force the car did not sound good when it started moving. So I had the car taken to a garage. At first the mech… --- ## [2009 Ford Fusion front end collision repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-front-end-collision-repair/123858)
**Author:** [@katelynreegan2\_141443](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katelynreegan2_141443)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-front-end-collision-repair/123858 "2018-08-31T04:33:09Z")
What parts will I need besides a front bumper absorber, cover, mounting panel, reinforcement , bumper cover, headlights fenders etc. Is there anything else like small parts I should look into buying? I’m not familiar wit… --- ## ["Smoking badly"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-badly/107093)
**Author:** [@daa5114](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daa5114)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-badly/107093 "2017-08-21T23:03:41Z")
Just for my own peace of mind, could somebody clarify whether or not I should be worried about my car? This past Saturday, my wife and I went to my local Midas to get my 2013 Kia Soul inspected. When they were finished,… --- ## [Automotive mechanic labor chart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-mechanic-labor-chart/100840)
**Author:** [@jns620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jns620)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-mechanic-labor-chart/100840 "2017-03-07T05:46:04Z")
I have recently taken on several vehicle repairs. For the past 15 years or so, I have been the "go to" guy when friends or family needed a diagnosis and/or repair. I am quite the back yard mechanic, as far as back yar… --- ## [Mechanics files on this site](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-files-on-this-site/11965)
**Author:** [@Kathy56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy56)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-files-on-this-site/11965 "2016-12-09T03:45:43Z")
It says: Looking for an honest, hard-working mechanic? Want to recommend one? Check our Mechanics files, a community-generated database of above-average mechanics. Has anyone noticed that the only comments are pos… --- ## [Mechanic damaged car, advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-damaged-car-advice/91059)
**Author:** [@Calist0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calist0)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-damaged-car-advice/91059 "2015-09-01T09:29:07Z")
My father took his car to a mechanic to fix old bolts or something. Then 1 month later we took the car to another mechanic because of an oil leak and this mechanic found damage on the power steering rack + pinion (damage… --- ## [City of Brotherly Love Repair Shop Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/city-of-brotherly-love-repair-shop-recommendations/90538)
**Author:** [@dropthepan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dropthepan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/city-of-brotherly-love-repair-shop-recommendations/90538 "2015-07-09T19:52:10Z")
Any fellow Philadelphians out there with some recommendations for repair shops in the Bella Vista area? Looking for someone that knows what they are doing with Volkswagen engines. I've noticed some oil pooling under th… --- ## [Oil Change and possible damage to engine - Your input is appreciated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-and-possible-damage-to-engine-your-input-is-appreciated/89525)
**Author:** [@Athena\_FL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Athena_FL)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-and-possible-damage-to-engine-your-input-is-appreciated/89525 "2015-04-16T20:16:06Z")
Yesterday I took my 2006 Toyota Corolla for an oil change at this small shop. As I drove away I heard a different slight sound coming from the engine, but I thought it could not be possible, since I had just left the mec… --- ## [Head Gasket Replacement '05 Subaru Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-replacement-05-subaru-impreza/89204)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-replacement-05-subaru-impreza/89204 "2015-04-06T21:31:37Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru Impreza sedan, 2.5L. (No turbo). The head gasket is bad. I know it requires tearing apart the engine. But I was wondering about the labor cost and what the best parts are for the job. The garage that… --- ## [Need a Mechanic in NYC for 1988 Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-nyc-for-1988-volvo/88323)
**Author:** [@nfrishbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nfrishbe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-nyc-for-1988-volvo/88323 "2014-12-10T23:37:36Z")
Hi folks, I recently moved to New York with my 1988 Volvo 240 DL wagon and need to get myself a good mechanic who knows old Volvos. Anyone know a guy? --- ## [Subaru Mechanic in Raleigh](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-mechanic-in-raleigh/85685)
**Author:** [@GDLions](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GDLions)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2014, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-mechanic-in-raleigh/85685 "2014-06-29T04:25:10Z")
I just moved to north Raleigh and I am looking for a mechanic for my Subaru and Nissan. The Mechanics Files doesn't list any shops for Subaru or Nissan, any suggestions? --- ## [Time to "fire" my mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-fire-my-mechanic/85638)
**Author:** [@jbliss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbliss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-fire-my-mechanic/85638 "2014-06-25T22:30:26Z")
Found my mechanic in the Mechanic Files. Seemed good. He recently replaced both CV axles on my 2003 Honda Pilot. Seemed fine for a few weeks with no highway driving. Then we drove from Florida to Ohio and the original fr… --- ## [Ball joint problem so soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-problem-so-soon/84013)
**Author:** [@poppykitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poppykitty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-problem-so-soon/84013 "2014-03-03T07:13:17Z")
My 2012 Honda Civic, with 71000 miles, is showing obvious signs of ball joint problems - a rattle at speeds over 50mph, and LOTS of noise when I go over a bump. I had a quick oil change yesterday, then immediately notice… --- ## [2001 Honda Accord Coolant Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-coolant-issue/83787)
**Author:** [@Marky09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marky09)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-coolant-issue/83787 "2014-02-21T02:47:59Z")
So I noticed the smell of burning coolant a day after I got an oil change. My car wasn't overheating and my thermostat didn't jump at all. I open the hood and theres a little bit of smoke. I take it to a mechanic and the… --- ## [Re female caller on how to command respect at mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-female-caller-on-how-to-command-respect-at-mechanics/83218)
**Author:** [@MaddyB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaddyB)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2014, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-female-caller-on-how-to-command-respect-at-mechanics/83218 "2014-02-07T08:27:21Z")
I'm compelled to post regarding the woman who called in to the show asking how to command respect at her mechanics' shop, especially in the presence of her boyfriend. The thing is, asking her boyfriend to wait outside or… --- ## [Should i get a refund from my mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-refund-from-my-mechanic/82348)
**Author:** [@kingsolo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kingsolo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-refund-from-my-mechanic/82348 "2013-11-27T13:44:49Z")
I have a 93 Honda accord EX and most times when i drive it, the car will become unresponsove to the gas and slow down and then speed back up. I went to a shop can Budget transmissions and they told me that the problem wa… --- ## [Car Overheating and dealing with a shady mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-and-dealing-with-a-shady-mechanic/82306)
**Author:** [@anon320230](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon320230)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-and-dealing-with-a-shady-mechanic/82306 "2013-11-21T16:49:01Z")
I have a 2001 Volkwagon Beetle that has around 140k miles on it and recently it had some trouble with overheating. I took it to a mechanic who did all the quotes and said that to fix the car, it was going to be around $… --- ## [Mechanic Keeping My Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-keeping-my-truck/81501)
**Author:** [@jclaytonljones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jclaytonljones)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-keeping-my-truck/81501 "2013-09-26T01:54:20Z")
My transmission went out on my 2001 Tahoe. The shop I took it to replaced it immediately, yet it took me about 6 weeks to pay him in full. I got it back one month ago today, and the transmission went out again! He keeps … --- ## ["New" Radiator Low on Coolant, Blown Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-radiator-low-on-coolant-blown-tire/79562)
**Author:** [@winggroove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winggroove)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-radiator-low-on-coolant-blown-tire/79562 "2013-05-27T21:10:10Z")
Hi all, I have a Hyundai Sonata 2006. About a month and a half ago, I got in an accident and had to have the very front of the car repaired (they replaced the radiator, a/c unit, hood and a few other smaller things). The… --- ## [Mechanic damaged, not fixed, my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-damaged-not-fixed-my-car/72764)
**Author:** [@Chigirl1964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chigirl1964)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-damaged-not-fixed-my-car/72764 "2012-06-22T08:30:57Z")
Good Morning All I have a 2005 Murano. 88K Back in Feb I had my front L/R wheel bearings, CV joints and brakes replaced (I had front end noise and I know "time to replace the brake noise" very well). When I went to… --- ## [Mechanic in Yonkers Named Issy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-in-yonkers-named-issy/69947)
**Author:** [@Nicky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-in-yonkers-named-issy/69947 "2012-04-12T19:50:34Z")
Issy was a highly rated mechanic in Yonkers NY listed on the old Car Talk web site, but now he's not included. I'm desperately searching for his phone number. Please send it to me if you know it. Many people had recom… --- ## [What do I ask an independent mechanic to check when looking at used cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-ask-an-independent-mechanic-to-check-when-looking-at-used-cars/70289)
**Author:** [@gauchotillidie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gauchotillidie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-ask-an-independent-mechanic-to-check-when-looking-at-used-cars/70289 "2012-01-06T22:02:43Z")
I'm looking to get a used car, and even though I'm only looking at certified, I want an independent mechanic to issue a clean opinion on the dealer's representations about the car before I go into the salesman's office t… --- ## [Should I confront Firestone shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-confront-firestone-shop/69660)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2011, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-confront-firestone-shop/69660 "2011-11-25T07:56:09Z")
I've been going to this shop for 6 years now and have only had 1 or 2 questionable dealings with them. Scheduled for this Saturday is to figure out & fix my '95 Saturn which intermittently (every other day) won't start. … --- ## [Can't find the leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-the-leak/60802)
**Author:** [@mrandel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrandel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-the-leak/60802 "2011-11-02T21:38:11Z")
I have a '98 Volvo V70 that has a slow leak in the cooling system. I have brought it to my indie Volvo mechanic several times and they keep trying new things - they've replaced the thermostat, all the hoses, overflow ta… --- ## [My auto mechanic passed away this weekend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-auto-mechanic-passed-away-this-weekend/68556)
**Author:** [@radzfoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/radzfoto)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-auto-mechanic-passed-away-this-weekend/68556 "2011-10-13T00:21:06Z")
My auto mechanic died this weekend. In this modern world it is rare to know your mechanic well enough to know that he passed away. I knew Gary Meissner for 34 years since he first started working on my cars based on a re… --- ## [Used Car from a broker - Take it to a mechanic and a body shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-from-a-broker-take-it-to-a-mechanic-and-a-body-shop/68550)
**Author:** [@dman2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dman2005)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-from-a-broker-take-it-to-a-mechanic-and-a-body-shop/68550 "2011-10-11T20:25:11Z")
Background: My family and I are looking to buy another car and a broker found a 2005 Ford Focus that has good mileage, price, and features. Unfortunately, it has an accident in its past. The title is still clean and he… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mechanics/962.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mechanics)