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But what about the tools needed to repair the car? I wonder what percentage of car problems require non-mobile tools.. I would expect a lt of these visits to be

by ipince 15y ago

But what about the tools needed to repair the car? I wonder what percentage of car problems require non-mobile tools.. I would expect a lt of these visits to be of the form "your car needs x, but i cannot do that here you need to take it to the shop."

dwynings 15y ago
You can see what services they offer: https://www.yourmechanic.com/works/#/services https://www.yourmechanic.com/works/#/services Common maintenance services: - Oil and filter change - 90K mile service - Basic Tune up - Master tune-ups - Spark plugs and tire replacement Common Inspection Requests: - Car is not starting - Check Engine light is on - Door locks are not working - Pre-purchase used car inspection - Car is shaking - Oil is leaking from under the car Common Repair Services: - Alternator replacement - Radiator replacement - Starter replacement - Timing belt replacement - Valve cover gasket replacement - Brake pad replacement - Oxygen sensor replacement
- artag 15y ago
  Hey Guys - Art from YourMechanic. We can actually fix 75% of all car problems. We currently focus on a list of about 200 jobs (these are the things that your car needs most often).
  - FelixP 15y ago
    So, basically, all of the "jiffy-lube" type basic maintenance services, and not the "replace your entire engine" type stuff. Makes sense to me.
jcampbell1 15y ago
The only tools that would be hard to bring are an engine hoist, and a real car lift. Most repairs can be done with jack stands, though it is a bit more uncomfortable. That being said, I have seen a transmission replaced by a friend without a car lift or an engine hoist. He just flipped the car on its side, propped it with tire, and man handled the transmission and engine. You won't find that technique in any repair manuals.
- ismarc 15y ago
  Dropping the tranny in a rear wheel drive is easy with just jack stands, front wheel drive, not so much. That said, I have collapsable engine stand/block and tackle (can lift with block and tackle, remove 2 pins, rotate, lower onto stand) that works great for small blocks, never tried on a big block. When I go on roadtrips, I usually have all tools necessary to repair or swap parts for nearly any component on the side of the road. And I'm just a shade tree mechanic, not even a professional. It would amaze most people what you can fix with just a good socket set.
  - minimax 15y ago
    Starters, as I understand it, are particularly easy to replace. I think there's something about tinkering around on cars that appeals to the programmer mindset. I like working on my car, and fixing it gives me the same satisfaction I get from fixing a tricky software bug.

by ipince 15y ago

dwynings 15y ago

You can see what services they offer: https://www.yourmechanic.com/works/#/services https://www.yourmechanic.com/works/#/services Common maintenance services: - Oil and filter change - 90K mile service - Basic Tune up - Master tune-ups - Spark plugs and tire replacement Common Inspection Requests: - Car is not starting - Check Engine light is on - Door locks are not working - Pre-purchase used car inspection - Car is shaking - Oil is leaking from under the car Common Repair Services: - Alternator replacement - Radiator replacement - Starter replacement - Timing belt replacement - Valve cover gasket replacement - Brake pad replacement - Oxygen sensor replacement

artag 15y ago
Hey Guys - Art from YourMechanic. We can actually fix 75% of all car problems. We currently focus on a list of about 200 jobs (these are the things that your car needs most often).
- FelixP 15y ago
  So, basically, all of the "jiffy-lube" type basic maintenance services, and not the "replace your entire engine" type stuff. Makes sense to me.

jcampbell1 15y ago

The only tools that would be hard to bring are an engine hoist, and a real car lift. Most repairs can be done with jack stands, though it is a bit more uncomfortable. That being said, I have seen a transmission replaced by a friend without a car lift or an engine hoist. He just flipped the car on its side, propped it with tire, and man handled the transmission and engine. You won't find that technique in any repair manuals.

ismarc 15y ago
Dropping the tranny in a rear wheel drive is easy with just jack stands, front wheel drive, not so much. That said, I have collapsable engine stand/block and tackle (can lift with block and tackle, remove 2 pins, rotate, lower onto stand) that works great for small blocks, never tried on a big block. When I go on roadtrips, I usually have all tools necessary to repair or swap parts for nearly any component on the side of the road. And I'm just a shade tree mechanic, not even a professional. It would amaze most people what you can fix with just a good socket set.
- minimax 15y ago
  Starters, as I understand it, are particularly easy to replace. I think there's something about tinkering around on cars that appeals to the programmer mindset. I like working on my car, and fixing it gives me the same satisfaction I get from fixing a tricky software bug.