Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Stack Exchange
Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Stack Exchange

Questions tagged [repair]

For questions related to repairs (fixing a failed or damaged component) or repair techniques, as opposed to maintenance (preventing failure).

For questions related to repair (fixing a failed or damaged component) as opposed to maintenance (preventing failure).

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How do I repair detatched interior roof fabric?

I have a 2008 Toyota Camry. The fabric above the rear window has come detached and is sagging. I plan to use a spray adhesive (Loctite High-Performance) on the yellow foam after taping the window to avoid spray overage. Is this how I should be…
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Sideways Impact with Median

I was driving home in a heavy snowfall yesterday, and while turning onto an onramp for a highway my car skidded out and I hit the median (separating the turn lane from other lanes) almost perfectly sideways. As best as I can figure, this was an…
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Advice on learning automotive repair knowledge

I am an online customer service selling automotive diagnostic tools. Now I have a question, I came to my company since last October. I don't know much about our product, even though I am just a customer service and we have professional technical…
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Why does my car jerk and jump when I stop?

I have a 2012 Buick Reale and it jumps and jerks when I stop at light or stop sign, and it also flutters doing take off or acceleration. What could it be?
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Can a scrape like this be repaired by myself or do I need to take it to a car mechanic?

That clear white line there is a paint scraped on the car. I am a new car owner and I am not sure if I can repair that by myself or I need go find a car mechanic, if I can repair it by myself, what sort of stuff I need?
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Repaint a bumper vs buying and installing a new one

I understand it's hard to answer this question without having a lot of details, but still I would like to figure out one thing. So, I got rear-ended recently. Fortunately the damage is really basic, just a couple of scratches. But still, the body…
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How do I fix a wrapped seatbelt?

I've got a carseat that has a looped seatbelt and I have fought with it for the last hour. I don't want to send it in, I want to fix it myself. Anyone have any advice?
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Safest method to raise a vehicle, with multiple safety nets?

What methods are there to "fool proof" raising a vehicle. After a long search, some of the items I found include using ramps and jack stands (which ones are safest?) , placing tree stumps underneath and chocking the rear wheels (can also the front…
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Pitted Rear Bake Discs

Brakes are grinding on rear of new car - In poor condition and pitted (Car is 12 months old and done 6000 miles). Could the work on the rear pads be done under the warranty.
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Do new cars really 'cost more in repairs' than older cars?

A recent question about financing a new car over on a sister site had an answer that got me wondering: "I don’t want to put the money back into an old used car that will cost me money in repairs." New cars cost more in repairs. The answer is…
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What happens if you do not replace a damaged steering rack boot\gaiter?

The boot\gaiter on my steering rack is loose and can be moved left and right so dirt and water can get in. It has been like this for at least 5 months. What damages might have happened or will happen if you leave it like this?
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Water damage underneath a car?

I recently ran through a puddle a couple of days a ago. The puddle wasn’t too deep, but I was going at least 40 in 30, but every time I make a turn, it sounds like a cranking or grinding sound now. Any suggestions?
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What is a good solution for patching a tear in a canvas rag top?

I have a tear about 3-4 inches long on my canvas rag top. The cost of a new one is 700 bucks and I rather not pay that if I can get away with a patch for now. Any suggestions?
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How can one find a trustworthy mechanic?

When shopping around for a new mechanic, are there any signs one can look for to see if the guy is a scam artist or if he is honest and knowledgeable?
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Stopping car break in

My ex boyfriend keeps picking my car lock while I'm at work. I work at a strip club and he comes in during the night, unlocks the door so anyone can climb in the car. Since it can happen anytime the police/club guards don't seem able to stop it. How…
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