So, I got a flat tire, called CAA, their subcontractor tow truck came and replaced my flat tire with a donut tire. After the service was complete, and shortly after the donut tire was installed, I exited the highway into a smaller road, and the donut tire flew off the car causing body and mechanical...
Mar 14th, 2024 10:45 pm
Aosom deal on a decent bike repair stand that won't break the bank. This should do fine for some occasional light use. I know, spend more and get a better product, for the low price worth a try to save my back. If you sign up for the newsletter ...
My Carrier furnace was installed in 2008. I've been in the house since 2011. I keep the house at 16 degrees, so it has likely seen less than average use in its lifetime. The bearings in the inducer motor have recently started to get noisy and the cost to replace the inducer motor is going to be almo...
Feb 16th, 2024 3:20 pm
My Prius C needs new front brakes. The dealer quoted $650 and I would like to do much better than that. I have a garage that I trust for most things but I've moved and they're a bit far away now. Can anyone recommend a chain of repair shops with locations in Quebec that does brakes?
Feb 8th, 2024 6:53 am
Two of the lines of my rear window defogger have small scratches and don't work. I got one of those repair kits with the ferrous paint that you brush on and it didn't work, it didn't make any difference at all. I did apply it nice and thick and over about a four inch length, ...
Feb 3rd, 2024 12:01 pm
My dear RAV was rear ended. I did everything right and still got hit. Insurance declared I am not at fault. I didn't even had to show my dashcam footage. Left Quarter Panel, bumper, tail lights, blindspot monitoring will all have to be replaced. Power rear door wasn't functioning. Estimated to cost ...
Jan 27th, 2024 12:33 pm
... to make sure I find the correct replacement screen (Looking on AliExpress there are 1000 different types of screens). I was quoted from a screen repair place $450+tax but wanted to ideally spend less than $200 (found a screen on AliExpress for $136CAD but not sure if its legit).
Jan 25th, 2024 12:13 pm
UPDATE: PSU tested ok outside of computer with multimeter, but only 4 volts on the standby (if that matters?) LEDs on mobo and graphics card lit up with old PSU (incorrect connectors for GPU to actually power the computer on). Then reconnected original PSU (after it tested ok)... no LEDs... dead... ...
Jan 14th, 2024 11:58 am
I didn't see another thread for this, so here goes: Engine maker Cummins to repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal Over the course of a decade, hundreds of thousands of Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup trucks – manufactured by Stellantis ...
Jan 11th, 2024 2:00 pm
Need a CLA and/or overhaul service. Any recommendations?
Jan 10th, 2024 12:11 am
mechanic has recommended I replace brake pads front and back (2mm, 3mm, 5mm, 6mm), rotors and front control arms with ball jointsit's a b9 a4 still running on original brake pads, rotors and control arms, does this sound about right for maintenance on the vehicle?
Jan 9th, 2024 2:27 pm
... working. I called the guys I usually use but they couldn't come out due to a death in the family. I was driving so I had my wife look up a local repair place because I didn't want my tenants to have to wait a week plus to get it fixed. Not getting into the whole story but I was lied to and ended ...
Dec 4th, 2023 12:48 am
I'm looking to see if anyone has any advice on my next steps. I own a 2017 Chevrolet Volt with a 8 year 160k warranty on the battery and electric drive components. 3 months ago the car died on the highway and had to be towed to the dealership. They determined that the vehicle's power control module ...
Nov 24th, 2023 7:29 pm
Soldering Mat Large, 17.7" x 11.8" Silicone Repair Mat $20.99 (Prime exclusive) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07KJDMH62 (NON Prime exclusive deal here thanks for the link "umopapisdnwei ") Last week, that item was $21.68 even for non-Prime ...
Nov 23rd, 2023 5:20 pm
... is currently $32 at SDM. https://www.amazon.ca/EUCERIN-Aquaphor-Multi-purpose-Healing-Ointment/dp/B09X8Y32YV/ There is also the Eucerin Complete Repair 500 ml for $12.47 (also on sale, and after same 20% S&S discount) https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B078Y6HQBZ/
Nov 23rd, 2023 9:53 am
Hi everyoneLooking to repair the front porch and need the help of a mason for the brick work. Is there anyone you can recommend or a fellow member who can help out.THanks!
Nov 17th, 2023 9:54 am
Have a 2019 MacBook Pro that won’t turn on. Apple diagnosed with logic board repair…ridiculous price tag ! Out of warranty. Any hope for this MacBook via a 3rd party fix GTA as it is like new or is it trash??
Nov 16th, 2023 3:42 pm
I have a fixed window that's leaking water. The wooden frame is in pretty poor condition (see pic), and I presume it needs to be repaired and re-sealed to fix the leak. However, most if not all the window companies I find are only interested in selling you new windows (with the glass) ...
Nov 11th, 2023 6:02 pm
Does anyone know why many appliance repair technicians refuse to do any work on Samsung or LG?
Nov 9th, 2023 8:26 pm
Other day, noticed a giant bolt/screw on my garage floor. Scratched head? looked up and damn, one of the bolts in the iron tied to ceiling that holds my garage door opener fell out. My house is 1945 so the garage ceiling is...? Plaster and lath or something?? see pics. I was going to get a piece of ...
Nov 7th, 2023 8:01 pm