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ELI5: 1998 Ford Es**rt unibody rust—failed NYS inspection. Fixable or a total loss?The first pic is by the right front w...
04/07/2026

ELI5: 1998 Ford Es**rt unibody rust—failed NYS inspection. Fixable or a total loss?
The first pic is by the right front wheel.

Second is in the left rear of the car

Inspection mechanic put it up on a lift, saw these, and didn't continue with the inspection, saying it would fail. He suggested finding a fabrication shop, but didn't offer any specific ones. I've read that this might not be fixable, or very costly, and even dangerous to drive as it is.

Did my mechanic screw meI had a stripped lug bolt that I was trying to get removed from my 2018 bmw 330i he said he was ...
04/07/2026

Did my mechanic screw me
I had a stripped lug bolt that I was trying to get removed from my 2018 bmw 330i he said he was going to torch it and it might get a little black around the rim. He proceed to torch it for an extended period of time and banged on the back of the rim with a sledge hammer. That didn’t work. His torch broke, he left to get something else, I come back an hour later , the bolt is broken in off and there was a piece stuck in the wheel bearing and the hub threading for the bolt was entirely gone and completely smooth, he said there was nothing he could do about it and it and the bearing and hub need to be replaced and he said that it wasn’t it his fault. How bad did he just screw me, made me pay $100 to get my car . First pic is while he was working on it, second two are after he was “Done” . How much is this gonna cost me to get fixed? How should I go about handling this mechanic? Thanks

Is there a way around thisIs there a way around this yall bolt sticking out of the nut or do I just have to buy a wrench
04/07/2026

Is there a way around this
Is there a way around this yall bolt sticking out of the nut or do I just have to buy a wrench

Why would a mechanic do this?Brought my car in to get water pump replaced. Drove by the other day and both front tires w...
04/07/2026

Why would a mechanic do this?
Brought my car in to get water pump replaced. Drove by the other day and both front tires were totally flat. Got ahold of them today and they said the car didn't fit in their shop, so they aired down the tires. Thinking on it more I have so many questions. The car is not oversized at all (im taller than it). There were multiple other cars taller than mine with no flat tires. Why only the front tires? Is this normal? Place has great reviews and they've been courteous and helpful, this just feels weird and im confused. Am I overreacting, or is something weird going on?

93 4runner 230k miles

UPDATE - picked it up today, they aired down to access the engine bay easier, car was worked on in place and was not moved while aired down. However, they left it aired down all weekend, which sucks. Thanks everyone for the feedback!

went to replace my air filter and saw that my intake boot is rippedhow bad is it and should i replace it or just tape it...
04/07/2026

went to replace my air filter and saw that my intake boot is ripped
how bad is it and should i replace it or just tape it ? (2014 Honda Civic 80K miles automatic)

Am i cooked?Audi Q7 3.0TDI 2016 (~185,000km)
04/07/2026

Am i cooked?
Audi Q7 3.0TDI 2016 (~185,000km)

Mystery items in car after oil changeFound these in my car after picking it up from an oil change. Has anyone had a mech...
04/07/2026

Mystery items in car after oil change
Found these in my car after picking it up from an oil change. Has anyone had a mechanic leave little things like this in their car after a service?

What is this it fell while I was driving
04/07/2026

What is this it fell while I was driving

Weird oil colorBMW 318i e90 2007What does this oil color mean? This can’t be normal right?A lot of plastic pieces as wel...
04/07/2026

Weird oil color
BMW 318i e90 2007

What does this oil color mean? This can’t be normal right?

A lot of plastic pieces as well from the chain guide.

Dropped transmission pan and found exactly 25 needle bearings. How long do I have?I changed the transmission fluid in my...
04/07/2026

Dropped transmission pan and found exactly 25 needle bearings. How long do I have?
I changed the transmission fluid in my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 3.7l and found these 25 needle bearings on the magnet.

The transmission is a Mercedes 722.6, NAG1 (W5A580).

Is there any chance I will be okay for a while. The car already has 207k miles and I would ideally continue to drive it towards 300k.

Everyone says it won't last long from here, but the car still drives okay. What can/should I do?

Thanks.

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