So the "preferred" repair service your agent is steering you to is certainly "preferred"... preferred by the insurance provider for THEIR advantage, not yours. Why? Because the preferred body shop has agreed (in writing) to use auto parts that are less expensive than factory parts. This can mean using inferior parts, and perhaps not doing all that is vital to correctly repair your car. sell my junk car might even mean that your car will be dangerous to drive after the fixes have been completed.



You should have any belt squeals addressed. You can buy a can of belt dressing from the parts store for about $4 and spray it on the belt itself. If this doesn't correct the problem, take it in and have it checked out. There is a chance that it isn't the belt squealing but rather a bearing on one of the components of the engine.

pick and pull junkyard Like everyone else my parents were divorced, but unlike most, I actually went to Dad's house every once in awhile. Quality time hadn't been invented yet, but still I went. Driving to my Dad's house one particularly nasty afternoon, the rain was pouring out of the sky; one did not need to know how to drive to see that seeing out of the windshield was next to impossible. It looked like we were driving through an automatic car wash, only it didn't end with big blowers, it was going to last all the way to Dad's house.

It is my opinion that happiness is a recognized perception. There is a saying that if you put all your junk (unhappiness) on a table and someone comes by and puts all his junk (unhappiness) on the table, you would most likely look at his junk and be willing to take yours back. If you think you are unhappy, you should pay a visit to a cancer ward, a prison, a seizure clinic or a psychiatric hospital. You will quickly recognize how happy you really are, and who knows, you might even feel thankful and lucky.

we buy junk cars The humidity was very high and sweatily noticeable. The combination of being in the shade and the breeze was very nice and the best place to be unless we were in the water. Working out on the front deck each morning got me drenched within minutes. The ocean view definitely kept me inspired!

Check for certifications. The auto technician should be ASE certified (Automotive Service Excellence). What type of continuous training does the technician take to stay on top of the always-changing automotive industry?

pick n pull inventory Most auto body repair shops will readily give you a cost estimate to determine the extent of damage control that needs to be done and that to free. Once you get the estimate, call up a few other local auto repair outlets and ask for the amount they will charge for the exact same repairs. This will help you to make a better decision. In order to save money on the repair, it is very important that you shop around for the best deal.

And third, by giving all your business to one shop, you become their "Bread and Butter". Funny thing about honest mechanics, they protect their bread and butter customers. They will bend over backwards to keep them happy. They need them. They are always providing little extras for them at no cost. You know, like replacing light bulbs and fixing little things that most people would overlook.

Use the inner brush to clean the battery posts thoroughly, along with the cable end. If the posts are caked with a crust, you should purchase felt washers that fit around the base of the battery terminal posts. Another suggestion is to coat the terminal contact surfaces with a special battery grease that is available from any auto parts store. Replace the positive terminal first, again this is to minimize sparking.