My car....

[ashbeeigh]

Oh how sad....and i need some recommendations at the same time.

A few weeks ago my temperature light came on in my car. I freaked out a bit, but put some water in it and went on my way. The next weekend I got my oil changed and told the owner about the problem. He said he would take a look and told me there wasn't much wrong, just the coolant reservoir and temp gauge needed to be fixed. They could do it. I said "cool deal, I'll do it eventually." It kept happening so I stopped by this weekend and the guy ordered the parts to get it fixed this weekend. But today.....

It hit 260 degrees two minutes away from the office. Gurgling and all.

Now with the overheating I want to take it to someone who is able to look at it with a biased eye...like a volkswagen deal or import mechanic. Has this happened to anyone or do you all know of anyone i could take it to?

[ORION]

thermostat ??

[ORION]

Did you check the air in your tires ? maybe your antenna is not screwed in tight enough

[dickface]

just sounds like the radiator needs fixing. Keep a gallon of water with you everywhere you go until it gets fixed.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

just the coolant reservoir and temp gauge needed to be fixed. well maybe you didn't make it clear or used wrong terminology, but were you leaking coolant. you don't fix a reservoir you replace it and that's rare unless you have a 10+ year old car. also i've never heard of a temp gauge going out.


Gurgling and all.you or the car



Now with the overheating I want to take it to someone who is able to look at it with a biased eye...like a volkswagen deal or import mechanic. Has this happened to anyone or do you all know of anyone i could take it to?
it could be your thermostat. you need to flush your radiator. water pump may be going out. is your car leaking and fluids?

[I. Hustle]

Did you check the air in your tires ? maybe your antenna is not screwed in tight enough

I agree. Also you might want to check your rear view mirrors and turn down your radio.

[sa_butta]

Clearly you are out of turn signal fluid.

[CosmicCowboy]

A lot of things can happen when you run a car on low coolant and overheat and NONE of them are good. You don't need a volkswagon "specialist"...you just need to get the leak fixed ASAP before you overheat it again and blow your engine.

[stretch]

Ashbeeigh's car: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m196/ecs25858/2008-22.jpg

perhaps this answers some of your questions.

[ORION]

Did you recently fart inside the car ? The Methane gas interacts with your thermostat because of the sudden increase in temperature it will trip the circuit so just make sure to ask the mechanic for the anti-fart blend coolant.

[marini martini]

Gurgling and all.




you or the car


:lmao

Hey, it's not "sonic slushie" Happy Hour yet!:toast

[dickface]

Did you recently fart inside the car ?

I think that's a given.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Ashbeeigh's car: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m196/ecs25858/2008-22.jpg

oooops

[mrsmaalox]

Hmm. My first thought was "flux capacitor".

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Did you recently fart inside the car ? The Methane gas interacts with your thermostat because of the sudden increase in temperature it will trip the circuit so just make sure to ask the mechanic for the anti-fart blend coolant.maybe her steering wheel is rebelling for being so cramped

[ORION]

maybe her steering wheel is rebelling for being so cramped

Look, I'm being serious here. I still think its the constant farting. Ashley did you recently start an all broccoli diet ?

[BacktoBasics]

I don't know about a temp gauge issue but if your coolant reservoir is cracked or damaged you would certainly overheat. The temp light coming on is a byproduct of that so no real need to take it to someone else unless you just want another opinion. These days opinions don't always come for free. Not to mention that you used water and not actual coolant which is why you started gurgling to begin with. Water burns off faster than coolant.

Why not just let the guy who ordered the parts fix it. Unless its a water pump or you need an actual radiator I'd think the problem sounds pretty minor. The guy probably saw the empty tank with either a crack in it or a trail of coolant residue running down. I'm sure he'll do it cheap. I consider anything under 175 cheap.

[fatsack]

too easy.

[Blake]

everyone I have ever known with a volkswagen from the years 1919-2004 has had problems with it.

[mrose31]

You either have a leak or your fan is not working. Leak can be anywhere usually the hose on top bust every couple of years. If you put fluid in and it is gone in a day or 2 you have a leak. Check and see if the fan is running when you turn your car on. You may not want to use your air condition if your car keeps overheating until u get it fixed. If your car starts to overheat it sucks but turn on your heater and close the vents closest to you. That should suck out the some of the heat from you engine because you don't want to burn that up cause that will be expensive. If it is just your fan you can get bye by only using your air condition when traveling over 40mph. Once again though if it starts to overheat turn on your heater first. If temp still does not cool down you should pull over make sure you have fluid in car and let it sit for a while. Good luck.

[stretch]

everyone I have ever known with a volkswagen from the years 1919-2004 has had problems with it.

you must be fucking old

[BacktoBasics]

You either have a leak or your fan is not working. Leak can be anywhere usually the hose on top bust every couple of years. If you put fluid in and it is gone in a day or 2 you have a leak. Check and see if the fan is running when you turn your car on. You may not want to use your air condition if your car keeps overheating until u get it fixed. If your car starts to overheat it sucks but turn on your heater and close the vents closest to you. That should suck out the some of the heat from you engine because you don't want to burn that up cause that will be expensive. If it is just your fan you can get bye by only using your air condition when traveling over 40mph. Once again though if it starts to overheat turn on your heater first. If temp still does not cool down you should pull over make sure you have fluid in car and let it sit for a while. Good luck.
If its a mechanical fan its the water pump pulley. Highly unlikely though certainly that car has an electrical fan. I'd assume since the dude saw something was up with the reservoir thats her issue.

[purist]

You do not want to drive a car repeatedly when it is overheating. could lead to bigger problems like blown head gasket or worse yet, warped head. both will cost lots of $$$.

Start with the cheapest and work your way up. replace thermostat, check hoses for leaks and replace accordingly, and check water pump for seepage of coolant.

temp gauge should have nothing to do with it.

[MannyIsGod]

When he said temp guage he probably meant thermostat.

[hater]

do not drive when overheated, especially if car is fuming. even 1 block of driving like this will fuck up the engine. flush heating system if this happens again replace radiator (thermostat is replaced then too)

[ashbeeigh]

Thanks so much y'all; even you funny ones.

I'll take it to them early in the morning tomorrow and get it fixed.

[PM5K]

Whatever you do get it fixed, rather than doing it "eventually".

One of the worst things you can do is allow a car to overheat.

Most car engines nowadays have aluminum heads, when aluminum gets hot it warps, when your heads warp your coolant leaks, and you'll be in for one of the most expensive repairs there is.

[I. Hustle]

when your heads warp your coolant leaks,

[ORION]

:lmao

[Blake]

you must be fucking old

why yes......when I was a teenager, GEICO insured real cavemen and their wheels

bada bing......thank you, tip your waitress.

[stretch]

why yes......when I was a teenager, GEICO insured real cavemen and their wheels

bada bing......thank you, tip your waitress.

you.

are.

gay.

please.

die.

[florige]

It's more than likely your thermostat. I had the same problem two years ago with my Mitsubishi. First the thermostat went, then like a year later I had to replace the radiator and the hoses. The whole thing probably ran me around $1100.

[PM5K]

It's more than likely your thermostat. I had the same problem two years ago with my Mitsubishi. First the thermostat went, then like a year later I had to replace the radiator and the hoses. The whole thing probably ran me around $1100.

Did they at least give you a reach around?

[Blake]

you.

are.

gay.

please.

die.

I'm so old that I remember the first gay couple, Adam and Steve. Steve wanted Adam to bite his apples.

[MannyIsGod]

Did they at least give you a reach around?

Thats what I was thinking. Jesus fucking christ unless that radiator is a bitch to get out thats some fucking murder.

[ashbeeigh]

so quick update.... I didn't take the highwway home because I was afraid of overheating. I turned off my air and that kept the temp down. By the time I got to Fredricksburg and Huebner to turn onto Babcock I heard a noise that I couldn't ignore so I pulled into the little gas station that's a Jack in th Box too. I poured some coolant/anti freeze in it and turned on the car to see what was happening. Turns out the water pump is leaking and there was a huge stream of the water/antifreeze/coolant trailing off into the sunset. Tow truck was called and so will the insurance comapny. The water pump is right where the accident I got into in June is. So somebody missed something! dum dum dum!

[PM5K]

I hope you have a good insurance company, considering that was four months ago...

[florige]

Did they at least give you a reach around?


Thats what I was thinking. Jesus fucking christ unless that radiator is a bitch to get out thats some fucking murder.



:lol For one thing I messed up by taking it back to the dealer and not shopping around. That was was partly because of my dumbness/impatience.
And 2, that was for both services. I think they charged me between 3-4 to change my thermostat/labor the first time and $600 for the radiator/labor like a year later. But yeah I'm not denying the fact that I got hosed. If that ever happens again I'm just going to buy the radiator and put it in myself.

[CosmicCowboy]

so quick update.... I didn't take the highwway home because I was afraid of overheating. I turned off my air and that kept the temp down. By the time I got to Fredricksburg and Huebner to turn onto Babcock I heard a noise that I couldn't ignore so I pulled into the little gas station that's a Jack in th Box too. I poured some coolant/anti freeze in it and turned on the car to see what was happening. Turns out the water pump is leaking and there was a huge stream of the water/antifreeze/coolant trailing off into the sunset. Tow truck was called and so will the insurance comapny. The water pump is right where the accident I got into in June is. So somebody missed something! dum dum dum!

LOL

good luck on getting the insurance company to pay for replacing your water pump.

[SequSpur]

don't forget to check the turn signal fluid either...

[ChuckD]

LOL

good luck on getting the insurance company to pay for replacing your water pump.

I would agree. Unless it was on the list of parts "replaced" and then went bad after 4 months (hint: it probably was never replaced), I think you are S.O.L.

[CosmicCowboy]

I would agree. Unless it was on the list of parts "replaced" and then went bad after 4 months (hint: it probably was never replaced), I think you are S.O.L.

I'm still laughing and shaking my head on this one.

Unless someone backed into the front of her car at a high rate of speed the accident was her fault to start with and her insurance company already picked up the tab for both cars. Another claim/insurance rate increase will make buying a water pump seem cheap.

[ashbeeigh]

I'm still laughing and shaking my head on this one.

Unless someone backed into the front of her car at a high rate of speed the accident was her fault to start with and her insurance company already picked up the tab for both cars. Another claim/insurance rate increase will make buying a water pump seem cheap.

I understand and I don't doubt my rates will go up this upcoming renewal. But, I specifically said "hey my coolant light came on but nothing was wrong..." Got it back after the repairs and everything was fine and then this happened. The point of impact was right right at the right headlight.

[BacktoBasics]

your insurance isn't going to do shit they've already settled this account. This is why I don't buy new cars. Water pump for my Corvette 150. 3 hours to replace it and its easy work.

This will be a minimum 600 dollar repair. This is why white chics have mexican boyfriends. Someone always knows someone who knows a mechanic.

[CosmicCowboy]

your insurance isn't going to do shit they've already settled this account. This is why I don't buy new cars. Water pump for my Corvette 150. 3 hours to replace it and its easy work.


Sure would be nice if getting to the #8 spark plug on your vette was that easy. On mine you had to unbolt the motor mounts and jack the engine up just to get to the damn plug.

[forgotlastpassword]

Even if you think its part of the accident its not.....this is the classic case of a frozen thermostat........just have it replaced and it will take care of your problem ((explains the leaks and overheating))....book it

[BacktoBasics]

Sure would be nice if getting to the #8 spark plug on your vette was that easy. On mine you had to unbolt the motor mounts and jack the engine up just to get to the damn plug.


I've never really had an issue. I always use a snake. However I don't have the original engine in mine. Everything smog related has been removed and I don't even have A/C. Pretty easy to get to just about anything.

[ORION]

I've never really had an issue. I always use a snake. However I don't have the original engine in mine. Everything smog related has been removed and I don't even have A/C. Pretty easy to get to just about anything.

I wish I could have a conversation about my corvette that I don't have.

[BacktoBasics]

I wish I could have a conversation about my corvette that I don't have.
I won't stop you.

If it makes you feel any better its parked in need of another new alternator of which I have no extra money for right now.

[ORION]

I won't stop you.

If it makes you feel any better its parked in need of another new alternator of which I have no extra money for right now.

A friend of my brother has a 63 split window and I swear I busted all over his garage. One day .....

[BacktoBasics]

A friend of my brother has a 63 split window and I swear I busted all over his garage. One day .....I hear that. Those cars are fucking amazing. I would have inserted my penis in the gas inlet.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x68/kirkstarr/63Vette.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p297/thadoc83/63vette2.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii25/XXXRacer165/1.jpg

[I. Hustle]

My 'vette is in tip top shape. Well the '08 is I am still looking for parts for my '63. I want it to be completely original.

[I. Hustle]

I hear that. Those cars are fucking amazing. I would have inserted my penis in the gas inlet.



They are and for a small fee I will let you do that.

[BacktoBasics]

My 'vette is in tip top shape. Well the '08 is I am still looking for parts for my '63. I want it to be completely original.Are you serious? You have an 08? A 63? Tell me you're fucking around...

[BacktoBasics]

They are and for a small fee I will let you do that.
Can we get this fee tossed into the 700 billion dollar bailout plan?

[I. Hustle]

Are you serious? You have an 08? A 63? Tell me you're fucking around...

SSSHHHHHH Don’t tell them that I am lying.

[BacktoBasics]

SSSHHHHHH Don’t tell them that I am lying.
Your secret is safe with me. I was about to ask you for a job.

[I. Hustle]

A hand job is still a job dude

[CuckingFunt]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x68/kirkstarr/63Vette.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p297/thadoc83/63vette2.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii25/XXXRacer165/1.jpg

Drool.

I think the newer Corvettes are horribly overrated, but the models from the late-50s to the early/mid-60s are just gorgeous.

[BacktoBasics]

A hand job is still a job dudeI'm willing to compromise.

[BacktoBasics]

Drool.

I think the newer Corvettes are horribly overrated, but the models from the late-50s to the early/mid-60s are just gorgeous.
The only Corvette's I don't like are the C4's from the 80's and early 90's. I'm a huge fan of the new Corvette's. I certainly wouldn't take one over a first or second generation though.

[I. Hustle]

Drool.

I think the newer Corvettes are horribly overrated, but the models from the late-50s to the early/mid-60s are just gorgeous.

Ya wanna go for a spin in my '08 and see if it changes your mind?

[CuckingFunt]

Ya wanna go for a spin in my '08 and see if it changes your mind?

I doubt it would -- I think they're overrated in looks, not performance.

[BacktoBasics]

I doubt it would -- I think they're overrated in looks, not performance.
I'm essentially done with new cars so I understand where you're coming from. Its a different kind of style and as far a modern looking performance car I think it looks sharp but compared to any classic muscle car...well....its simply not comparable.

[I. Hustle]

I make it look good.

[I. Hustle]

I doubt it would -- I think they're overrated in looks, not performance.

Well my '63 needs a fresh paint job but other than that it is only missing some minor finishing touches. We could cruise that.

[CuckingFunt]

I'm essentially done with new cars so I understand where you're coming from. Its a different kind of style and as far a modern looking performance car I think it looks sharp but compared to any classic muscle car...well....its simply not comparable.

With the exception of the '66 GTO, which is right at the start of that styling trend, I'm not a huge fan of the classic muscle cars, either. Purely on an aesthetic level, though.

[BacktoBasics]

With the exception of the '66 GTO, which is right at the start of that styling trend, I'm not a huge fan of the classic muscle cars, either. Purely on an aesthetic level, though.How is this not orgasmic

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o206/joerockhead1967/Picture1018.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm212/Silverback102/Flowers/About%20Me/Me%20and%20Jennifer/Jennifer/Animals/69Challenger.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e167/yingyanglion/69ford31179.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/jgibson1/Elenor.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj274/CARTEK_2008/CHARGER-2.jpg

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n458/bigdogsnider/RightFront.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/marshallhill29/Myspace%20Stuff/olds.jpg

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n460/JOELEEHOBSON/127103649_e08537b4f0.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a184/chargeRRRR/chevelle%2066/Dchevelle.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n10/wagon-master/Odds%20and%20Ends/Dads4thofJuly027.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f217/apdswat/Pics%20I%20took/velle1.jpg

[I. Hustle]

I have that exact mustang. In fact I got a new one just so I could have an old and new the way I did with my 'vettes and I plan to do the same with my '67 Camaro

[BacktoBasics]

:hat
I have that exact mustang. In fact I got a new one just so I could have an old and new the way I did with my 'vettes and I plan to do the same with my '67 Camaro

[I. Hustle]

Did I mention my Cadillacs? Nothing beats my coupes

[CuckingFunt]

How is this not orgasmic

Just not my style.

This is orgasmic:

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6637/1955porsche3562zr9.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1910/1955benzhn5.jpg
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9836/1954buickwildcatiirv7.jpg
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8615/1967shelbycobra427rs9.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5812/1954kaiserdarrinvu8.jpg

[I. Hustle]

Just not my style.

This is orgasmic:


http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8615/1967shelbycobra427rs9.jpg


Now that is the shit. They had that actual Shelby dude on t.v. with West Coast Customs

http://elkgrovemustang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10062/Shelby,_Ryan_Friedlinghaus___Shelby-WCC_Mustang.jpg

[I. Hustle]

Just not my style.

This is orgasmic:

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9836/1954buickwildcatiirv7.jpg


This one is my favorite though.

[ORION]

I once had a 1989 Chevy Corsica

[I. Hustle]

I once had a 1989 Chevy Corsica

My mom actually had one of those until a cadillac totaled it. That is when i fell in love with Cadillac's

[BacktoBasics]

Those are pretty fucking hot CF

[BacktoBasics]

oh and I'm glad we hijacked this thread. Sorry juggs.

[ORION]

My mom actually had one of those until a cadillac totaled it. That is when i fell in love with Cadillac's

Are you saying I might be your mom ?!?!

[CuckingFunt]

My mom had a '93 (I think) Corsica.

It was totaled. While parked. By an 90-something-year-old man in an Oldsmobile who reversed when he thought he was in drive. Apparently he pushed the Corsica all the way across the street and into someone else's yard before he realized he was in reverse. My mom watched it all from the front window of her house.

I wish I'd have been there to see it.

[ORION]

My mom had a '93 (I think) Corsica.

It was totaled. While parked. By an 90-something-year-old man in an Oldsmobile who reversed when he thought he was in drive. Apparently he pushed the Corsica all the way across the street and into someone else's yard before he realized he was in reverse. My mom watched it all from the front window of her house.

I wish I'd have been there to see it.

She was probably like this .....:wakeup

[I. Hustle]

Are you saying I might be your mom ?!?!

Just sayin'




I have been searching for her

[CuckingFunt]

She was probably like this .....:wakeup

I believe she was grading papers at the time.

She was nowhere near that calm, however.

[ORION]

Just sayin'




I have been searching for her

Mijo !! Its me !! I'm been keeping an eye on you all this time. Also stop calling me !

[I. Hustle]

Mijo !! Its me !! I'm been keeping an eye on you all this time. Also stop calling me !

You mean you were there when I hit my first homerun? You were there when my first girlfriend broke my heart? You were there when I got caught beating off at the movi......Uh you can ignore that last one. MOMMY!

[CosmicCowboy]

My mom had a '93 (I think) Corsica.

It was totaled. While parked. By an 90-something-year-old man in an Oldsmobile who reversed when he thought he was in drive. Apparently he pushed the Corsica all the way across the street and into someone else's yard before he realized he was in reverse. My mom watched it all from the front window of her house.

I wish I'd have been there to see it.

My corvette got crunched BAD sitting in my driveway. I rented a room in my house to a guy I worked with. He invited a buddy over one night. I was in bed with a friend and they were out in the living room drinking all the beer I had in the refrigerator. His drunk buddy was backing out of the driveway later and turned the front wheels about 20' too soon and ripped off the right/rear side and right back corner of my Vette. I could hear the fiberglass shattering in my bedroom...what a mess...it had a custom pearl white paint job and it cost a fortune to get fixed. The guy was so pissed that I made him pay for it that he paid me in loose quarters.

[mrsmaalox]

Loose quarters?! Like a dump truck full?

[BacktoBasics]

Loose quarters?! Like a dump truck full?
That was back when paint jobs where 8 bucks and haircuts where a cent.

[mrsmaalox]

That was back when paint jobs where 8 bucks and haircuts where a cent.

I see. The olden days.

[TDMVPDPOY]

so does ur car hit vtak?

[ORION]

You mean you were there when I hit my first homerun? You were there when my first girlfriend broke my heart? You were there when I got caught beating off at the movi......Uh you can ignore that last one. MOMMY!

Si mijo its me. I wasn't there for that homerun because I was drunk at the bar but I was there when that pendeja broke your Corazón. I was there with Ramon and we laughed so hard I farted

[CosmicCowboy]

Loose quarters?! Like a dump truck full?

LOL. like 8000 of them. Fortunately they were at least in bags.

[I. Hustle]

Si mijo its me. I wasn't there for that homerun because I was drunk at the bar but I was there when that pendeja broke your Corazón. I was there with Ramon and we laughed so hard I farted

I thought I smelled something shitty. I just thought that's what a broken heart smelled like.

[angel_luv]

Sorry to hear about your car problems, Ash.
I hope everything is resolved completely without it taking long or costing you a lot.

[mrsmaalox]

When I was in college, I dated a guy from Houston whose dad collected Corvettes. Over one summer he lent us 2 to use during summer school. They were from the 70's and I have no clue what the models were, except that one was a red T-top, and the other was a silver convertible. Drove them for almost 4 months, and I'm sorry guys, but except for the attention getting factor, there really wasn't much to that whole experience! I must have missed something.

[BacktoBasics]

The experience comes from having a passion and love for cars to begin with. Its not something that usually comes after driving them. Although for some thats where it all begins. I loved these cars before I even turned 10 let alone drove.

[ashbeeigh]

oh and I'm glad we hijacked this thread. Sorry juggs.

whatever. It's getting worse by the minute too. Since I didn't hear the noise/rattling in the car for a while while I was driving last night the engine may be damaged too. mother fucker. :madrun :bang

[CuckingFunt]

'Spose, then, that the lesson is not to ignore indicator lights.

[I. Hustle]

Juggs you say?

[MannyIsGod]

so quick update.... I didn't take the highwway home because I was afraid of overheating. I turned off my air and that kept the temp down. By the time I got to Fredricksburg and Huebner to turn onto Babcock I heard a noise that I couldn't ignore so I pulled into the little gas station that's a Jack in th Box too. I poured some coolant/anti freeze in it and turned on the car to see what was happening. Turns out the water pump is leaking and there was a huge stream of the water/antifreeze/coolant trailing off into the sunset. Tow truck was called and so will the insurance comapny. The water pump is right where the accident I got into in June is. So somebody missed something! dum dum dum!

:lmao No fucking way you're getting the insurance company to cover that.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol For one thing I messed up by taking it back to the dealer and not shopping around. That was was partly because of my dumbness/impatience.
And 2, that was for both services. I think they charged me between 3-4 to change my thermostat/labor the first time and $600 for the radiator/labor like a year later. But yeah I'm not denying the fact that I got hosed. If that ever happens again I'm just going to buy the radiator and put it in myself.

Fuck going to a dealer unless its under warranty. Their prices are outrageous.

[I. Hustle]

OK OK we have gone way off topic. What was that about Juggs again?

[ashbeeigh]

OK OK we have gone way off topic. What was that about Juggs again?

Some people call me Juggs because of my bravatar. It wasn't off topic at all.

[I. Hustle]

Some people call me Juggs because of my bravatar. It wasn't off topic at all.

Juggs is the topic

[BacktoBasics]

I could use some fresh juggs in my PM box.

[Das Texan]

Ok, whoever posted the photo of Eleanor on Page 3, I hate you.



I just nutted again over that car.


Damn.


and :lol at ashbeigh thinking the insurance will pay for her water pump. That's hilarious. Morale of the story, dont be a dumbfuck and wait around on shit with your car. Tis the price you pay.

[wut]

your insurance isn't going to do shit they've already settled this account. This is why I don't buy new cars. Water pump for my Corvette 150. 3 hours to replace it and its easy work.

This will be a minimum 600 dollar repair. This is why white chics have mexican boyfriends. Someone always knows someone who knows a mechanic.

:lol

[CuckingFunt]

Fuck going to a dealer unless its under warranty. Their prices are outrageous.

I take my car to the dealer exclusively.

I'm kind of forced to, since apparently the New Beetle is some kind of magical contraption that no one can work on.

[ashbeeigh]

My car is at the dealer as we speak. Flippin' volkswagens.

[florige]

I take my car to the dealer exclusively.

I'm kind of forced to, since apparently the New Beetle is some kind of magical contraption that no one can work on.


Yeah, plus your car is still pretty new. Wait until you start having some major shit go wrong problems. Thats when you will feel that intense pain in your ass.

[florige]

My car is at the dealer as we speak. Flippin' volkswagens.


I'm curious to hear this quote.....

[florige]

Another reason I was scared on only taking my car to the dealer was due to the fact alot of my friends had some pretty good horror stories on how they took their vehicle somewhere else and got it back all fucked up.

[ORION]

My car is at the dealer as we speak. Flippin' volkswagens.

I bet the mechanics are rubbing their balls all over your interior.

[CosmicCowboy]

Another reason I was scared on only taking my car to the dealer was due to the fact alot of my friends had some pretty good horror stories on how they took their vehicle somewhere else and got it back all fucked up.

IMHO a good independent shop is better than a dealership for most things. The owner of the shop I take my personal vehicles to is impeccably honest and we have become good personal friends.

The benefit of taking it to the dealership (on the more complicated computer/electronics/engine/transmission timing stuff) is that you generally know they have all the electronic diagnostic equipment necessary for your specific vehicle. The problem with the really small independents is that they can't afford to have all the diagnostic equipment for all the brands and unless they are really honest they won't tell you. An independent shop has to be big enough to afford to invest in all the necessary equipment. My friend spends well over $100,000 a year just staying current with all the diagnostic stuff he needs.

[ashbeeigh]

I bet the mechanics are rubbing their balls all over your interior.

I'm pretty sure the Progressive Claims adjusters have already done that and have instructed everyone that comes in contact to do the same.

At this point it's in the insurance company's hands. They took it to Pro Care on 35 and Rittiman to get it looked at yesterday afternoon and to the dealer late the same day to get a second opinion. So, now I'm just waiting to hear the verdict; and quote.

[BacktoBasics]

you're going to get dropped faster than a bigzak healthy choice

[clambake]

i always take our cars to the dealership. then again, we have a very longstanding relationship with them. we would never buy a car anywhere else. they've never jacked us on any repair and they always stand behind their work.

[MannyIsGod]

I can't believe you brought the insurance company into this. Whatever you'd possibly save on this you're going to pay right back and then some with higher rates. Thats possibly the dumbest thing you could do in this situation.

[BacktoBasics]

I wonder what the odds were of her listening to us in the first place.

Women. :giantrolleyes:

[Das Texan]

I can't believe you brought the insurance company into this. Whatever you'd possibly save on this you're going to pay right back and then some with higher rates. Thats possibly the dumbest thing you could do in this situation.


well nobody ever accused ashbeigh of being intelligent.....


:downspin:

[PM5K]

I know some insurance companies guarantee repairs................

[florige]

IMHO a good independent shop is better than a dealership for most things. The owner of the shop I take my personal vehicles to is impeccably honest and we have become good personal friends.

The benefit of taking it to the dealership (on the more complicated computer/electronics/engine/transmission timing stuff) is that you generally know they have all the electronic diagnostic equipment necessary for your specific vehicle. The problem with the really small independents is that they can't afford to have all the diagnostic equipment for all the brands and unless they are really honest they won't tell you. An independent shop has to be big enough to afford to invest in all the necessary equipment. My friend spends well over $100,000 a year just staying current with all the diagnostic stuff he needs.

Yeah I agree. But the problem is sometimes finding an independent shop that does good work and is reasonable. But yes, once you find one who you trust, and does good, honest, work you and your vehicle are in good shape.

[florige]

So Ash what is the verdict? I want to know how much this is gonna cost...

[ashbeeigh]

I know some insurance companies guarantee repairs................

This is why I went to them in the first place. But, like a lot of the jack asses in the thread have said it is going to be hard to prove that the water pump was something that they should have replaced when it wasn't on the original repair.


So Ash what is the verdict? I want to know how much this is gonna cost...

Don't know yet. It's still at the dealer. :bang

[MannyIsGod]

This is why I went to them in the first place. But, like a lot of the jack asses in the thread have said it is going to be hard to prove that the water pump was something that they should have replaced when it wasn't on the original repair.



Don't know yet. It's still at the dealer. :bang

A lot of the jack asses in this thread just how the system works. Taking it to a dealer was a bad move as well. They're going to rape you without any lube. You'll know better next time though.

[exstatic]

you're going to get dropped faster than a bigzak healthy choice

POTD
:lmao

[ashbeeigh]

A lot of the jack asses in this thread just how the system works. Taking it to a dealer was a bad move as well. They're going to rape you without any lube. You'll know better next time though.

Obviously opinions differentiate here. I didn't take it to the dealer. The insurance company took it to the dealer to get a second opinion. I've said it before, it's in their hands now. If I have to pay for it, I pay for it, if they pay for it and then drop me, if happens. Shit happens. I'm not crying. I originally started the thread to ask where to take it. Then shit hit the fan. Oh well.

[PM5K]

You need a guy like me that could have fixed it for you....

[ashbeeigh]

You need a guy like me that could have fixed it for you....

:lol so things didn't work out with LuvBones huh?

[mrsmaalox]

:lol so things didn't work out with LuvBones huh?

PM5K and Luvbones?! I dare say there seems to be quite a bit of "behind scenes" action happening at ST!! Excellent :smokin

[PM5K]

My dreams never became reality...

I hear once you go white, you wind up fixing cars and cutting a lot of grass....

[florige]

:lol so things didn't work out with LuvBones huh?


Damn Ash you just put that man's business out there for everyone.....:lol

[Viva Las Espuelas]

please continue.

[BacktoBasics]

Obviously opinions differentiate here. I didn't take it to the dealer. The insurance company took it to the dealer to get a second opinion. I've said it before, it's in their hands now. If I have to pay for it, I pay for it, if they pay for it and then drop me, if happens. Shit happens. I'm not crying. I originally started the thread to ask where to take it. Then shit hit the fan. Oh well.
instead of saying shit happens why not just do as we suggested. Blaming stupidity on "oh well shit happens" is stupid in of its self. You had an opportunity to make the right move and chose not to. Thats not an "oh well shit happens" moment. Be smarter.

[MannyIsGod]

verdict?

[ashbeeigh]

verdict?

still waiting. The dealership is super slow.

[angel_luv]

Hope your car is fixed soon. :)

[mrsmaalox]

still waiting. The dealership is super slow.

That sure is a long time to be without a car. What are you doing for transportation in the meantime? Rental?

[PM5K]

Well at least in this thread we learned that Ahsbeeigh likes to take it in the ass (with no lube)...

[florige]

still waiting. The dealership is super slow.




Geeezuz what did they have to order the fucking parts from China and shit? How does it take them damn near four days for a price?

[MannyIsGod]

Probably a mexican Mechanic who reads ST.

[Extra Stout]

I have some advice: get a time machine, go back in time a few years, and this time listen to me when I tell you to stay away from VW's.

[ashbeeigh]

That sure is a long time to be without a car. What are you doing for transportation in the meantime? Rental?

I'm in a rental now. It's all good.


I have some advice: get a time machine, go back in time a few years, and this time listen to me when I tell you to stay away from VW's.

:lol I remember that. When I get the flux compensator from the mexican mechanic that reads st that will be the first place I go.

[florige]

Ash are you sure the dealership didn't lose your car somehow? :lol

[Viva Las Espuelas]

flux compensator

:lmao

[MannyIsGod]

Man I was going to point that out but I figured I'd lay off her for awhile. :lol

[ashbeeigh]

:lmao

crap. I googled it to fix the spelling and that's what it gave me! Oh well. Y'all knew what I meant! :lmao

[Viva Las Espuelas]

crap. I googled it to fix the spelling and that's what it gave me! Oh well. Y'all knew what I meant! :lmao
if you say so, juggs.

[ShoogarBear]

flux compensator ROFLROFL

[Nbadan]

I understand and I don't doubt my rates will go up this upcoming renewal. But, I specifically said "hey my coolant light came on but nothing was wrong..." Got it back after the repairs and everything was fine and then this happened. The point of impact was right right at the right headlight.

Sounds like your water pump just went bad, but if your spewing what looks like exhaust from your overfill reservoir then your heads are warped...

[ashbeeigh]

Verdict is in.

The dealer finally got a look at it on Friday and said they would stop doing all work if there were extra cracks or any hairline damage around the water pump or engine.

No damage to the engine, one of the girls from Progressive said there may have been damage there (had I said that before? I don't remember).

I just had the water pump replaced.

So, no the insurance did not pay for the repair (ended up being about $450...thank God for the savings account I have). But, they did agree to pay for the rental while it was determined who was at fault. So, hypothetically I could have been out the 10 days worth of a $30/day rental plus a $15/ day damage rental plus the repairs...so that's what? $900 and I only paid $600. Anyway.

[angel_luv]

Glad to hear your car is getting fixed. :)

[exstatic]

Glad to hear your car is getting fixed. :)

It's still a VW.

[florige]

Verdict is in.

The dealer finally got a look at it on Friday and said they would stop doing all work if there were extra cracks or any hairline damage around the water pump or engine.

No damage to the engine, one of the girls from Progressive said there may have been damage there (had I said that before? I don't remember).

I just had the water pump replaced.

So, no the insurance did not pay for the repair (ended up being about $450...thank God for the savings account I have). But, they did agree to pay for the rental while it was determined who was at fault. So, hypothetically I could have been out the 10 days worth of a $30/day rental plus a $15/ day damage rental plus the repairs...so that's what? $900 and I only paid $600. Anyway.







Geeezus it's about fucking time! I would have thought they could had manufactured you another car by now.

[marini martini]

Geeezus it's about fucking time! I would have thought they could had manufactured you another car by now.

:toast

:lmao:lmao:lmao

No shit!!!!

[Viva Las Espuelas]

$600 on a water pump and it took almost 2 weeks to do that. you got jacked, juggs.

[PM5K]

$600 on a water pump and it took almost 2 weeks to do that. you got jacked, juggs.

I would have done it for free, all it would have cost you was your dignity......

[Das Texan]

I cant wait to hear what happens next.

[ashbeeigh]

$600 on a water pump and it took almost 2 weeks to do that. you got jacked, juggs.

$450 on the water pump, the rest was the rental. Get it straight!

[Viva Las Espuelas]

$450 on the water pump, the rest was the rental. Get it straight!
that's why i spelled out "2 weeks". this should've taken 2 day tops, juggs. you get it straight.

[BacktoBasics]

Thats astronomically high but unfortunately its a result of these newer vehicles. More expensive parts and even more difficult to get to. Used to be able to change a waterpump in about an hour with minimal tools and very little disassembly. Now you have to remove half the engine bay to even locate some of these parts buried down in tight areas. These is why I don't buy new vehicles.

69 Camaro water pump 110 bucks and 2 hours to swap out. I'd take minor repairs over an expiring warranty any day.

[ORION]

Thats astronomically high but unfortunately its a result of these newer vehicles. More expensive parts and even more difficult to get to. Used to be able to change a waterpump in about an hour with minimal tools and very little disassembly. Now you have to remove half the engine bay to even locate some of these parts buried down in tight areas. These is why I don't buy new vehicles.

69 Camaro water pump 110 bucks and 2 hours to swap out. I'd take minor repairs over an expiring warranty any day.

corvette , camaro .....you sonofbitch !

[BacktoBasics]

corvette , camaro .....you sonofbitch !As much as I love my car I'd take a 69' Camaro over it any day of the week.

[ORION]

As much as I love my car I'd take a 69' Camaro over it any day of the week.

I guess you probably have a 78 trans am also ....

[BacktoBasics]

No but those are pretty cool too. I wouldn't own one though. Too much business going on under the hood.

[marini martini]

I dated a spoiled little rich boy once, that had a '69 Mustang, Mach I. What a pricck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:wakeup

[BacktoBasics]

69' Mach I is on my list. I will have one I have to have one.

[ORION]

I dated a spoiled little rich boy once, that had a '69 Mustang, Mach I. What a pricck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:wakeup

Was this guy mexican with a mullet?

[Jekka]

If it makes you feel any better, ashbeeigh, I just got slammed with an extra $700 in repairs/labor/maintenance on my car when I took it in to do an already expensive bit of maintenance in getting the timing belt replaced (the car has 124,000 miles on it, so that was past due).

I think this is karma biting me in the ass for having nothing wrong with it in 8 years.

Right after paying for a move, starting new utilities, etc. Fabulous timing.

[ashbeeigh]

If it makes you feel any better, ashbeeigh, I just got slammed with an extra $700 in repairs/labor/maintenance on my car when I took it in to do an already expensive bit of maintenance in getting the timing belt replaced (the car has 124,000 miles on it, so that was past due).

I think this is karma biting me in the ass for having nothing wrong with it in 8 years.

Right after paying for a move, starting new utilities, etc. Fabulous timing.

:td that's lame. Sorry to hear that. It only goes up from here though huh?

[Jekka]

:td that's lame. Sorry to hear that. It only goes up from here though huh?

I sure as hell hope so. I think they're doing everything they possibly can to it to minimize wear and tear on the major parts, and hopefully the car will last another 8 years. I'll probably need it to.

[ashbeeigh]

Oh, so get this one. I get a call from Enterprise this morning and the guy is a snot and a half (that's right). I answered the pnoe with my credit card in hand to pay the damage waiver because it was on my list of things to do today... but that's not why they called...they say "Hey we don't have the car back..bring it back." I was like "Look dude...my insurance guy said it was cool to leave it at the dealership and they would arrange to get it picked up...." and he was like "umm what? Well whatever the case is you owe me for two extra days...I don't have keys."

:wtf


And I got my renewal quote today. They didn't drop me but raised by rates a good $1000. :lmao I'm the shit.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Oh, so get this one. I get a call from Enterprise this morning and the guy is a snot and a half (that's right). I answered the pnoe with my credit card in hand to pay the damage waiver because it was on my list of things to do today... but that's not why they called...they say "Hey we don't have the car back..bring it back." I was like "Look dude...my insurance guy said it was cool to leave it at the dealership and they would arrange to get it picked up...." and he was like "umm what? Well whatever the case is you owe me for two extra days...I don't have keys."

:wtf


And I got my renewal quote today. They didn't drop me but raised by rates a good $1000. :lmao I'm the shit.
http://staywithdonbosco.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/donkey-2.jpg

[florige]

If it makes you feel any better, ashbeeigh, I just got slammed with an extra $700 in repairs/labor/maintenance on my car when I took it in to do an already expensive bit of maintenance in getting the timing belt replaced (the car has 124,000 miles on it, so that was past due).

I think this is karma biting me in the ass for having nothing wrong with it in 8 years.

Right after paying for a move, starting new utilities, etc. Fabulous timing.


Did your timing belt actually break?

[PM5K]

Oh, so get this one. I get a call from Enterprise this morning and the guy is a snot and a half (that's right). I answered the pnoe with my credit card in hand to pay the damage waiver because it was on my list of things to do today... but that's not why they called...they say "Hey we don't have the car back..bring it back." I was like "Look dude...my insurance guy said it was cool to leave it at the dealership and they would arrange to get it picked up...." and he was like "umm what? Well whatever the case is you owe me for two extra days...I don't have keys."

:wtf


And I got my renewal quote today. They didn't drop me but raised by rates a good $1000. :lmao I'm the shit.


So how much was the quote?

[florige]

Oh, so get this one. I get a call from Enterprise this morning and the guy is a snot and a half (that's right). I answered the pnoe with my credit card in hand to pay the damage waiver because it was on my list of things to do today... but that's not why they called...they say "Hey we don't have the car back..bring it back." I was like "Look dude...my insurance guy said it was cool to leave it at the dealership and they would arrange to get it picked up...." and he was like "umm what? Well whatever the case is you owe me for two extra days...I don't have keys."

:wtf


And I got my renewal quote today. They didn't drop me but raised by rates a good $1000. :lmao I'm the shit.



Well you call your insurance guy then. You have progressive right? I remember when someone hit my car and kept going I kept the car an extra week and didn't have to pay for anything extra, AND I left it at the garage where my car was getting work done at. Progressive is normally pretty good. Well at least that one time with me they were.

[ashbeeigh]

Well you call your insurance guy then. You have progressive right? I remember when someone hit my car and kept going I kept the car an extra week and didn't have to pay for anything extra, AND I left it at the garage where my car was getting work done at. Progressive is normally pretty good. Well at least that one time with me they were.

I called them later today and found out the manager was gone today. What is this? Managers aren't supposed to take days off! (lol). But seriously. I'm pretty sure it'll be taken care of. /rant

[Jekka]

Did your timing belt actually break?

No, thank god. I took my car in right after I moved because the fucking morons that "fixed" my AC in Houston didn't reconnect the drain hose when they were finished, so my passenger side flooded, and my car that hasn't made any noises in the 8 years I've had it was sounding like the engine was going to fall out. They fixed the AC at this dealership and checked everything out for less than $50, but recommended that at 124,000 miles, it was a good idea to go ahead and replace it before anything worse happened.

It was just a bitch to be surprised with all of the new issues they found, like the leak in the oil pan gasket that had my engine sitting in oil apparently.