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coolfordayz@alien.topB to Mechanic Advice@gearhead.townEnglish · 2 年前

What’s the cost to fix this and can it be fixed

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What’s the cost to fix this and can it be fixed

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coolfordayz@alien.topB to Mechanic Advice@gearhead.townEnglish · 2 年前
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  • NewrytStarcommander@alien.topB
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    It would be a major repair, doubtful it would be economically worthwhile, and if it’s that bad probably the rest of the car is as bad or worse. Probably time to call the scrap yard.

  • dhuff2037@alien.topB
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    Say your goodbyes

  • LoosePresentation366@alien.topB
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    First check if there is any more fatal rust… Not that you repair this and something else will break into two parts.

  • Grand_Possibility_69@alien.topB
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    It can be fixed. But it will cost a lot. I’ve seen a couple of mechanics or welders fix this on their own car. But never on a customer’s car.

  • Mongoose-_-Man@alien.topB
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    This is probably repairable, however probably not advisable. The strut towers mount to the chassis of the car which is what has failed here due to rust.

  • Friendly-Strain-7077@alien.topB
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    Let him die.

  • Shamino79@alien.topB
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    RIP. Signup to organ donation.

  • Ardothbey@alien.topB
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    It’s probably not just rusted out there. Still I doubt if it’s worth a fix.

  • opmwolf@alien.topB
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    That car is ready for the junkyard.

  • death_by_chocolate@alien.topB
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    Anything can be fixed if you have enough money. In reality though, this is a symptom of widespread and imminent structural failure. I’d guess that the other side is fixing to go anyway. And if it’s this bad up top imagine how the bottom areas of the frame are. Time for the glue factory.

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    Nope. No can fix that. It’s probably worse under the car. Invest that money in a different car.

  • AdditionalCheetah354@alien.topB
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    Car crusher will put it back in place.

  • brooklynboy92@alien.topB
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    Junk

  • gogozrx@alien.topB
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    Dollars and time.

  • Vexdin@alien.topB
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    Trash it. That’s supposed to be all one piece. And ain’t no way you can weld it back together, neither should you try. There’s a website called Peddle, put your vehicle details in and a junker will buy it, pick it up, and hand you the check for it same day.

    • Lanky_Possession_244@alien.topB
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      Car brain is a good one too for a quick fix. They gave me more than Peddle quoted for my shitbox Jeep.

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