Recent content by AnonyBliss

Took car to my dealership to have her double checked after getting it back- Noticed disconcerting items that led me to return my car to be fixed up. I wanted to make sure the wobble was okay and the smell was me being paranoid. Score for me being nervous. 1) my hood had scratches where they took...

I got the explorer back. Its pretty. They detailed it interior and exterior since a drink was spilled in the wreck. So its looking sharp I smelled some burning last night like coolant. Opened her up and all is dry. No visible spots anywhere above or underneath. Noticed a slight vibration on...

I've seen some crazy stuff go wrong with Chrysler and using cheaper/alternative maintenance fluids and parts. If you go online to Chrysler website or dealership websites you can usually get coupon or promos. Our Dealership parts dept is running a special on Chrysler /Jeep/Dodge fluids and parts...

Pretty stoked actually. But the whole thing has been a lot of learning. My insurance has been downright amazing. We have full coverage on all our cars with extra towing extra loaner and medical coverage just in case since we use our tow hitches frequently (I've heard horror stories of being...

Thanks all for the input. Today a few updates. I received a check in the mail from other persons insurance for 1144 (along with their appraisal at 1144 for repairs) Went directly to my insurance guy Donnie who wrote a short and frank letter after drawing a giant void mark on the check. His...

I got the quote when I called the dealership Friday around 2 pm. I was getting worried about the lack of information so I called them. I'll give them Monday and call Tues if I haven't heard anything.

Not to sound incompetent- but this is my very first accident and im pretty nervous about being played by insurance or not asking the right questions to protect myself.

I got the estimates from the dealership- if they total it what does that mean for me? The ins companies have not stated they are totaling out my car(the at fault teenagers ins or my own). I'm still awaiting notification. That's kind of a scary thought -what does that mean for me?

True story bro- that sucks for your dad- total [censored] I hate that for him The car has been fabulous other than normal ford repairs.Cat converters, bearings at 130k the normal intake replacement at 130 and adding ceramic brakes all around.Not that the brakes saved me this time but I see your...

The suspension repair so far is 3300 Body 1200 They are replacing the fender and bumper due to the locations of the dent They said there will probably me more once they do tear Down For suspension Blue book in mint is 5k Nada in mint is 4-5 k The average is about 3k value I'm just worried I...

So as ive posted before I own an 03 Ford Explorer xlt 4wd with the third row seats. Its a 4.0 and its been a BAD-A vehicle. Well- until last tuesday when a baby driver mistook mine for her bumper car arch rival. We hit while I was at 40 miles an hour- she was turning Through oncoming traffic as...

Not sure- we have safelight in an aerosol here. Haven't used sprayaway. I'll research the two? I think we use the safelight brand because of a contract between the dealership and the company, so employees get a discount when buying through parts dept.

Work in a dealership I am good with our techs Here are causes for concern I have heard about 1) as previously posted get it IN Writing what you will be paid and exactly how and when. 2) even if you punch for times on tickets, keep a daily notebook and mark that time spend on each repair. The...

Even though its cheap and seems silly - I drive an old explorer and I like Back to black to keep my weather worn/graying plastic trim pieces looking nice. I also like using Tuff Stuff. Its in a yellow can and keeps interior bits grime free and clean. If your car sees a lot of activity I...

New to the forum but; I have a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 My engine light came on last year in September-one month before my OBDII CODES PRESENT WERE Both O2 Sensors and Cat below threshold. Upon a diag and investigation and MAF cleaning.(On my model the first item to check is the MAF IF Both...