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Inspection
Posted by:
rose0479
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Date: May 14, 2015 04:51PM
Anyone know a good place to go for a quick inspection and pass? And I do mean somewhere that's not nit-picky. My driver's side door window thingy is broken and it costs a fortune to fix.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/14/2015 05:02PM by rose0479.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/14/2015 05:02PM by rose0479.
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
......
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Date: May 14, 2015 04:56PM
Ill bet you are.
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
WjHpX
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Date: May 16, 2015 05:36PM
yes there's 1,000,000 auto repair websites online for free
and buying the right tool for the job "made in USA" tool from Sears to do the job right is cheaper than dealer cost - has been for ages
and buying the right tool for the job "made in USA" tool from Sears to do the job right is cheaper than dealer cost - has been for ages
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
nJuH9
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Date: May 16, 2015 05:38PM
next time do not hold the up/down button nor let your frienemy passenger do so
it burns out the motor, cars have no protection and windows that can sever your arm. less recalls that way
it burns out the motor, cars have no protection and windows that can sever your arm. less recalls that way
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
Sonny Drysdale
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Date: May 16, 2015 05:55PM
I burned out a window motor a few years ago. I found a Latino auto shop in Hyattsville that replaced the motor pretty cheaply.
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
oldie but goodie4
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Date: May 16, 2015 06:29PM
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
byxHU
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Date: May 17, 2015 11:03AM
Sonny Drysdale Wrote:
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> I burned out a window motor a few years ago. I
> found a Latino auto shop in Hyattsville that
> replaced the motor pretty cheaply.
they are famous for fucking over customer AND the parent companies, continually stealing
they unplug the window motor or leave it in a manner it will unplug itself after a few door slams
you go back to get it fixed: the fuckers plug it back in and bill you for a repair and parts
that's not in somewhere USA that's here in fx co VA
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> I burned out a window motor a few years ago. I
> found a Latino auto shop in Hyattsville that
> replaced the motor pretty cheaply.
they are famous for fucking over customer AND the parent companies, continually stealing
they unplug the window motor or leave it in a manner it will unplug itself after a few door slams
you go back to get it fixed: the fuckers plug it back in and bill you for a repair and parts
that's not in somewhere USA that's here in fx co VA
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
Y4JMY
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Date: May 17, 2015 11:04AM
that's what happens whne you have lazy dishonest employees who dont' have enough customers to stay busy
and the rich mother fuckers (are only a few) who own dealears in the area KNOW IT ALL DAY
and the rich mother fuckers (are only a few) who own dealears in the area KNOW IT ALL DAY
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
lolumad
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Date: May 17, 2015 11:12AM
If you REALLY need to fix it, save your money people.
www.car-part.com for quality Junkyard parts to search online
For an actual physical junkyard- i tend to go to Brandywine in MD as they have the largest selection and can get the part that day 99% of the time! I do drive a common car) http://www.brandywineparts.com/
If you must have brand new parts, www.rockauto.com is VERY good on pricing (compare to advance or autozone or napa! Just gotta be willing to wait 2 days for shipping, most stores will order it and make you wait anyway unless its something simple like brake pads or spark plugs)....
TL;DR
www.car-part.com
http://www.brandywineparts.com/
www.rockauto.com
DONT GO TO THE DEALER!!!
www.car-part.com for quality Junkyard parts to search online
For an actual physical junkyard- i tend to go to Brandywine in MD as they have the largest selection and can get the part that day 99% of the time! I do drive a common car) http://www.brandywineparts.com/
If you must have brand new parts, www.rockauto.com is VERY good on pricing (compare to advance or autozone or napa! Just gotta be willing to wait 2 days for shipping, most stores will order it and make you wait anyway unless its something simple like brake pads or spark plugs)....
TL;DR
www.car-part.com
http://www.brandywineparts.com/
www.rockauto.com
DONT GO TO THE DEALER!!!
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
wriggle out
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Date: May 17, 2015 11:41AM
rose0479 Wrote:
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> Anyone know a good place to go for a quick
> inspection and pass? And I do mean somewhere
> that's not nit-picky. My driver's side door
> window thingy is broken and it costs a fortune to
> fix.
Window regulators are expensive to have fixed but not bad if you do them yourself. With the internet its not that big a deal. A pain in the ass yes but not impossible. I had a 93 town car that ate regulators every 10 months. First time I had to drill out the rivets. After that it was mostly fussing inside the door to wriggle out the old broken regs and wiggle the new ones in. Sucked but cost 100 bucks each time vs. 500 bucks each time if a mechanic did them. Helped me earn my Shadetree chops yo...
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> Anyone know a good place to go for a quick
> inspection and pass? And I do mean somewhere
> that's not nit-picky. My driver's side door
> window thingy is broken and it costs a fortune to
> fix.
Window regulators are expensive to have fixed but not bad if you do them yourself. With the internet its not that big a deal. A pain in the ass yes but not impossible. I had a 93 town car that ate regulators every 10 months. First time I had to drill out the rivets. After that it was mostly fussing inside the door to wriggle out the old broken regs and wiggle the new ones in. Sucked but cost 100 bucks each time vs. 500 bucks each time if a mechanic did them. Helped me earn my Shadetree chops yo...
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
uhhh
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Date: May 17, 2015 11:43AM
If your power windows work or not isn't something they check for on inspections.
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
2 small plastic rollers
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Date: May 17, 2015 11:46AM
Sometimes its easy. My Volvo V70 had a window drop out halfway and when I opened the door did a little research found all I had to do was replace 2 small plastic rollers - easy. Didnt have to remove the regulator or window. Just like this SAAB video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH_rbuvyCpk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH_rbuvyCpk
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
ymht7
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Date: May 17, 2015 11:55AM
uhhh Wrote:
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> If your power windows work or not isn't something
> they check for on inspections.
Yes it is, I didn't get 10 steps before the guy called me back and said it's an instant fail if the drivers window does not work.
Think about if you got pulled over how unsafe an officer would feel if you opened your door right away etc.
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> If your power windows work or not isn't something
> they check for on inspections.
Yes it is, I didn't get 10 steps before the guy called me back and said it's an instant fail if the drivers window does not work.
Think about if you got pulled over how unsafe an officer would feel if you opened your door right away etc.
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
......
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Date: May 17, 2015 11:15PM
Yes...yes...this is all well and good...
but lets get back to the "lol...im willing ;)" that was edited out.
but lets get back to the "lol...im willing ;)" that was edited out.
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
va inspector
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Date: May 18, 2015 08:13PM
The drivers window must work...the others aren't in the inspection except for the glass being intact.
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
Inspect This
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Date: May 18, 2015 08:20PM
Go in on a hot day when they are busy. and have the windows down. Find a station with white employees and you should be good.
Re: Inspection
Posted by:
dtxHu
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Date: May 18, 2015 09:04PM
>it burns out the motor, cars have no protection and windows that can sever your arm. less recalls that way
My window motor has a thermal circuit breaker. My vehicle is a 1999 GM -- nothing exotic.
Window motors fail because they are rotating parts. Repair is usually a bit tedious since these things seem to be installed before the door is assembled.
My window motor has a thermal circuit breaker. My vehicle is a 1999 GM -- nothing exotic.
Window motors fail because they are rotating parts. Repair is usually a bit tedious since these things seem to be installed before the door is assembled.