Whats the best automotive tip you have?

[MAD]

Originally Posted by turbo4me

When you are turning left at a giveway sign make sure that the car in front of you that is turning left (also) has actually gone and not stopped again, before you look right and follow

YES!! I've been caught out on that one a couple of times. Thankfully no impacts though.

[xfben]

K.I.S.S.
Keep it simple stupid sometimes the biggest headache is caused by the simplest thing

[Green X]

If it has Tyres or Tits it's going to cost you money!

[jcxr]

Dont take on an apprenticeship, there is NO money in mechanical work.

[XR6_661]

Be patient.

Nothing is worse then losing your cool when doing something fiddly. Leave it for and hour and come back!

[ThePistonHead]

If it aint broke, don't fix it.

[Bud Bud]

Originally Posted by Green X

If it has Tyres or Tits it's going to cost you money!

If it floats flys or fxxks, rent it!

[500SEC]

Or....don't pay a mechanic to do anything.

Your car will come back with either new scratches, repaired panels, lighter fuel tank &/or they will use their apprentice 16yo mechanic.

Tip - buy as many manuals as possible, DIY; you'll know it gets done properly.

[Fev]

If YOU cant fix it with a screw driver or duct tape pay someone else to do it

[auxr]

Thou costeth to wallet dependeth onath pressure of righteth footeth

[GT0132]

never throw good money at cars that have passed their use by date.....get rid of them

[Busted]

A $5000 car plus a $10000 engine dose not give you a $15000 car.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by GT0132

never throw good money at cars that have passed their use by date.....get rid of them

Learnt that the hard way just recently.......

Very true!

Oh... JOIN A FORUM

[Grunter]

If you're expecting to spending a particular amount on fixing/modifying your car, use the below for reference.

(Estimated Amount x 3) + Lower Your Expectation
------------------------------------------------------------ = The Real Cost
Ramifications (as a measure of grief from Wife/Gilrfriend)

[PALE ALE]

A mash hammer fixes everything

[Iggypoppin']

if it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape; if it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.

[homegrown]

Originally Posted by NJXR6

if it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape; if it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.

I didn't know you worked at Holdens too.

[homegrown]

Follow the 6 P's
Propper
Planning
Prevents
Pi$$
Poor
Porformance

[big-e]

This is true.

LEARN how to use your BRAKES.

How many people here have gone for a driving test that involves them braking from 110KPH????? Yet we drive on our motor ways doing that + (sometimes)

Learn how to BRAKE correctly it will save you 1 day.

[Iggypoppin']

Originally Posted by homegrown

I didn't know you worked at Holdens too.

Ssshh!

My driving tip, learn how to reverse. Very good skill, especially at busy servos

[ltd]

Never lose your cool in public.
It makes people dismiss you as simply a jerk with inadequacies.

Also, do yourself a favour and put all your sockets and spanners back in the holders as you use them, saves looking for them later.

[ILLaViTaR]

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Pay a mechanic to do everything

Don't pay a mechanic and learn to do it yourself, they're not necessary.

[Jastel]

Best Ford $$$ Saving Tip I ever learnt,

Change the $10 Power Steering Hose nut
Not the $100 Power Steering Hose

And change diff and gearbox oil every 40000kms

Will save you $$$$$

[IH8HSV]

This thread was supposed to be a useful tool to share AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TIPS only.

Seems its got way out of wack. Could of been useful for many of us if it was done properly.

[yetchh]

dont worry about the leftover bolts.. they probably weren't useful anyway

[Iggypoppin']

Perhaps it can be extended to "all things automotive" as it's much more general and allows people more scope for an answer. Let's hope this thread stays good, as I see no reason for it to fail if people keep it civil.

[pottery beige]

Ummm.. 'thread file'.. fixes dodgy threads.. :

[Buzz Box]

Digital Camera!

Need I say more?

[Paxton]

Put the sump plug back in the sump before filling with oil.

[Iggypoppin']

Originally Posted by pottery beige

Ummm.. 'thread file'.. fixes dodgy threads.. :

HAHAHA!! Gold!
Pity we can't use it on some of our political threads..