Question About Repairs
06-19-2006, 12:27 PM
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Question About Repairs I have an '02 Formula with 36K miles.
I am not mechanically inclined and on a pretty tight budget.
My major question is this:
When repairs are needed, is it ok to take an LS1 to a general mechanic who charges less, instead of taking it to a dealer or a Firebird specialist?
Thanks.
I am not mechanically inclined and on a pretty tight budget.
My major question is this:
When repairs are needed, is it ok to take an LS1 to a general mechanic who charges less, instead of taking it to a dealer or a Firebird specialist?
Thanks.
06-19-2006, 01:38 PM
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your going to get raped at a dealer... go to the regional forums on this site and ask around to see where the good mechanics are. are you having anyproblems now?
06-19-2006, 02:29 PM
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If something goes wrong you'll probably throw a SES light, you can get the code(s) read free at places like Auto Zone, post them here first - sometimes it's an easy fix.
06-19-2006, 02:53 PM
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F the dealership they charge a nut for stupid repairs. Get someone to refer you to a reputable mechanic and the more you get to know him he'll refer you to good transmission guys, bodyshops, etc networking is the way to do it. Just make sure hes a good mechanic that knows what he's doing
