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Anonymous Posted on Jan 08, 2016

Just purchased a used car and paid extra to have sensors fitted. Didnt react When I was reversing today, there was no sound at all and I hit a lamp post causing damage.

Will the garage be liable for the repairs because it seems the sensors are not working correctly?

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  • Posted on Jun 16, 2008

SOURCE: Oil pan eplacement or repair?

You can try JB Weld after you get it off. I would not try any chances with an oil pan. If that oil pan pours out all of your oil going down the road you will ruin your engine. If it is cheaper to get it welded you can try that. I can't comment on removing that oil pan. You should be able to jack it up and look at it. If there is nothing in the way that you have to remove like a cross member, it should be a piece of cake. Best thing to do is to buy a manual for that can and decide for yourself it it will be easy for you to do. I am a Chevrolet person myself. I am not up on everything in every new car. I usually buy a book on every car that I get or work on. Sometimes something looks very simple and it turns out to be a big headache. I do not know what year your car is or how the motor sits in it. You could call a garage to be on the safe side. I can not make a call when I can not see it myself. I gave you the answer as to what I would do. Be careful not to strip out the bolts going back on. When you take it off you will be able to see the bottom side of your engine. If it is old you might want to think about doing anything that you can reach like changing the oil pump. Just some advice while you have everything at reach.

Do not take any chances on that oil pan. Good luck. Rate this as a Fixya if this solves your problem.

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Aug 27, 2008

SOURCE: New clutch installed on my

Sounds like air has gotten into the hydraulic clutch system, or it is low on fluid from a failed master or slave hydraulic clutch cylinder or connecting line between the master and slave cylinders.

oneStan

oneStan

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  • Posted on Feb 19, 2010

SOURCE: I just purchased it today. The RPM's goes up to 4

You'll want to doublecheck & make sure the Overdrive is turned on. That's a high rpm for 55, even high I believe for Interstate cruising at 65-70.

Possibly get back to the dealer immediately if it's not the Overdrive switch.

There are issues with some models that concern the RPM staying around 4,000 even at idle & under the right circumstances, a transmission won't shift as it should based upon engine & driving signals that the Trans computer uses to determine when to shift.

Check your fluid first & remember, Overdrive doesn't work until the fluid reaches a certain temperature.

good luck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 22, 2010

SOURCE: car accident - airbags did not deploy

You would need to consult a lawyer in your state/province, the dealer can only go by the CarFax info as supplied but their mechanic should have been able to note the previous damage during the safety inspection, the air bags not going off may have been due to the location and speed of impact, as the air bags are triggered by the crash severity sensors. If the air bags where deployed previously and the crash sensors where not replaced, this may be the reason the bags did not deploy again, although the vehicle should have had air bag codes and a light on if they had not been replaced. again this sounds like a legal matter, so if I would consider legal consultation before going back to your dealer!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 04, 2010

SOURCE: new timing belt fitted 2000 miles ago

NO.a garage doesnt even have to ask you what "extras"you want(aux belt)although if they asked you would you have agreed as "most garages are a ripoff trying to fit items that are not required...."the majority are not cowboys but get tarred with the same brush.
(how many honest policemen are there?????)

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