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jaigandhi5
Jun 19th, 2006, 03:18 PM
looking for a new mechanic as my mechanic will take a few days just to even look at my car and the car would probably get banged here and there... :lol:
remember im a student, the cheaper the better...
just need a basic tune up plugs,wires,cap/rotor, possibly fuel filter. (car is sputtering) 1994 JETTA 2.0L (no, its not hard to work on compared to an average jap car)
called some places and they charge like 80/hr+parts (holy smokes!)
located in central mississauga(near sq1,heartland)
B0000rt
Jun 19th, 2006, 03:20 PM
Cheaper places charge $60 an hour, I think that's the lowest you can go.
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215512
myapple
Jun 19th, 2006, 03:35 PM
basic maintenance stuff like changing spark plugs, wires and rotors, you can probably do yourself. if u don't know how to, go pick up a repair manual for your car from canadian tire for like $15-20. They usually come with detailed instructions and pictures.
jaigandhi5
Jun 19th, 2006, 03:46 PM
basic maintenance stuff like changing spark plugs, wires and rotors, you can probably do yourself. if u don't know how to, go pick up a repair manual for your car from canadian tire for like $15-20. They usually come with detailed instructions and pictures.
yea thats exactly what im planning on doing if i dont find a decent price..
pick up a haynes manual, necessary tools...and off we go.... :lol:
Jayhoo
Jun 19th, 2006, 03:59 PM
Are you sure you need a tuneup, or is that an assumption? Its not a bad starting point since you'll need those things done sometime anyway, but if you're tight for money, might want to isolate the problem instead of tossing money at it. A tuneup itself isn't that hard, can probably get a knowledgable friend or RFDer to help you out with it with the Hayes manual.
huskylord
Jun 19th, 2006, 04:30 PM
hey, I have a 97 jetta that was sputtering/bogging.
I changed the spark plugs, wires, cap, fuel filter, cleaned the MAF sensor and throttlebody.
www.vwvortex.com is your friend...
greenapples
Jun 19th, 2006, 05:52 PM
You can try Jason at B2 Automotive on highway 7 and McCowan.
B2 Auto
8 Laidlaw Blvd #8
905 471 0003
647 299 8802
Doesn't hurt to call to get a quote.
Mention that Julia sent you.
Good luck on your search.
BlackEros
Jun 20th, 2006, 12:13 AM
ME and I do a damn good job at it too. The funny thing is whenever my friends ask me to look at their cars I play stupid unless they are broke or something and are really in a tight bind. It seems mean but I dont have the time or patience to become everyone's free mechanic.