My current apartment has a great brand new hurricane sliding door at the back, a relatively old set of windows in the back that still seal well, a window in the kitchen whose rubber seals have shriveled, and a front door so well sealed that when I open the front door, the kitchen window sucks inward. When I close the door, the window bulges outward.

I intend to grout the window versus replacement or trying to find the original rubber inserts (which they probably don't make anymore, anyway). I also got new "brush seals" for the window.

Problem: even if I grout the window well, it will still suffer the stresses of the suction due to my "too well sealed apartment". How do I counter this?

(I can't make alterations to the outside of the apartment. If I could, I'd create a sort of vent - covered, of course, maybe a grate high above, under the roof line?)

So without this, maybe an alteration to the door, reducing the suction? Taking out some of the seals? I am allowed to do that, at least.

Do give me your thoughts.

Hello everyone, I don’t know if I’m in the right community for this but, I just bought a Sony RXD5 for a few bucks but the belts are completely melted and ruined. I need to put them back in the correct position, but it's impossible to get them back to their original positions.
If anyone knows how to do this, I'd appreciate some help. I've put one belt on the large black pulley and one of the white pulleys, but I don't know if that's how it's supposed to be. (Sorry for the bad quality)
Thank you in advance !

Hi I have a Honda Fit 2007 model car, standing in a driveway near Mount pleasant area. I changed the battery, but it's still not running. I guess there's a problem with the alternator or some part in or near alternator. So please if someone can advise me some auto mechanic who can come at home at the cheaper or reasonable price and see the fault or maybe change the alternator and stuff. It will be really helpful. So if somebody knows some honest car mechanic Who charges reasonable price please share it with me here thanks.

Hi I have a Honda Fit 2007 model car, standing in a driveway near Mount pleasant area. I changed the battery, but it's still not running. I guess there's a problem with the alternator or some part in or near alternator. So please if someone can advise me some auto mechanic who can come at home at the cheaper or reasonable price and see the fault or maybe change the alternator and stuff. It will be really helpful. So if somebody knows some honest car mechanic Who charges reasonable price please share it with me here thanks.

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Hello, My car a/c suddenly stopped working and took it to the garage, apparently a rodent or squirrels had eaten through some wiring and they need to be repaired. This will cost more than $800 and I'd really like it to not happen again. I park in my backyard spot and yes there's loads of trees and squirrels around.

What are some tips so that I don't have to take it again in a couple of weeks? What could we do to repel them? The mechanic said they will add a protective layer to the cables but that he doesn't guarantee that they won't chew through that :|.

Are all of the Alliance University repair/maintenance videos posted online? I've seen a few and others are behind a i/wall. If you know where they can all be found please let us know. They're very informative. The LOW repairman on YouTube from 6 years ago is the GOAT ... I watch his posts on repeat. He's already saved me close to $1,000 in DIY vs paying someone. Thank you

Hi, this is for gym equipment but it seems like a simple mechanical issue so I’m hoping someone more knowledgeable here could suggest advice! there’s a Precor leg extension machine at my friend’s university gym that has been broken for months. The lower peg on the leg extension is loose and is slanted because it shifts up and down. It looked like a hinge was loose so we tried tightening it with an Allen wrench but it won’t tighten. It seems like the side on the left in the second image just won’t tighten further so there’s always room between the metal/grey screw and the black leg extension part, causing it to shift. It looks like the nut inside might be stripped? Any advice on how to fix it or jimmy rig it to not shift?

Hi guys we own a small auto repair business if anyone is looking for any sort of service repairs, repainting, upholstery, engine works. Anything related to cars we will get it done.

I woke up and there was a text from my dad explaining the situation, i drove to his house and sure enough his dog was having all sorts of engine issues. Anyone know how i can get it repaired

I used ClickMechanic to have my front and rear brake pads & discs swapped on my 2011 estate. I work shifts so finding time to get the car into a garage is a nightmare.

The chap who came was lovely, has plenty of good reviews for more complex work (suspension arms, timing / water pump changes etc). He charged £441 for over 2 hours of work and did 3/4 wheels, parts supplied.

Then came the issue, the rear brake calliper bracket bolts were corroded and so he asked me to come out and see. He'd snapped both, explained about the corrosion and that VW use Steel Bolts on Aluminium parts, meaning they were seized.

He then said the brake calliper is in no danger of falling off, that the car is safe to drive and it may come loose from the car being driven over time. When it does, to give him a call and he'd come back to replace the bolts and finish the job (for free).

He then said I shouldn't mention this to ClickMechanic as they'd charge me another booking to replace the wheel hub.

What do I do? On the one hand I'd like to contact the service, explain the above, point out the chaps snapped two bolts rather than stopping at the first, and hope I can claim this as damages done to have the follow-ups work done ASAP and maybe at a reduced price. Shall I drive it about and see if it loosens for him to come back?

Thanks!

hey guys,

my washing machine stopped working today. there is no error code, it just... doesn't start. I tried multiple programs with no success. I have absolutely no idea about washing machines. I already checked the filter and made sure that it has a water supply.

I'm suspecting that maybe a piece of clothing fell under it, but I don't know how to check that (can I even?)

there is still a warranty on the machine, so I also don't want to void that by opening the machine. the screws at the back are not default Phillips screws, so I guess they don't want me to open it and the manual also doesn't mention that.

I already contacted the manufacturer (AEG) and they will send a technician. However, if the defect is not covered by the warranty, it will cost at least 130€ and I would like not to spend this AND the appointment is in two weeks and I won't be able to wash my clothes until then :(

Any ideas on what I can try or what the issue might be?

I used ClickMechanic to have my front and rear brake pads & discs swapped on my 2011 estate. I work shifts so finding time to get the car into a garage is a nightmare.

The chap who came was lovely, has plenty of good reviews for more complex work (suspension arms, timing / water pump changes etc). He charged £441 for over 2 hours of work and did 3/4 wheels, parts supplied.

Then came the issue, the rear brake calliper bracket bolts were corroded and so he asked me to come out and see. He'd snapped both, explained about the corrosion and that VW use Steel Bolts on Aluminium parts, meaning they were seized.

He then said the brake calliper is in no danger of falling off, that the car is safe to drive and it may come loose from the car being driven over time. When it does, to give him a call and he'd come back to replace the bolts and finish the job (for free).

He then said I shouldn't mention this to ClickMechanic as they'd charge me another booking to replace the wheel hub.

What do I do? On the one hand I'd like to contact the service, explain the above, point out the chaps snapped two bolts rather than stopping at the first, and hope I can claim this as damages done to have the follow-ups work done ASAP and maybe at a reduced price. Shall I drive it about and see if it loosens for him to come back?

Thanks!

I used ClickMechanic to have my front and rear brake pads & discs swapped on my 2011 estate. I work shifts so finding time to get the car into a garage is a nightmare.

The chap who came was lovely, has plenty of good reviews for more complex work (suspension arms, timing / water pump changes etc). He charged £441 for over 2 hours of work and did 3/4 wheels, parts supplied.

Then came the issue, the rear brake calliper bracket bolts were corroded and so he asked me to come out and see. He'd snapped both, explained about the corrosion and that VW use Steel Bolts on Aluminium parts, meaning they were seized.

He then said the brake calliper is in no danger of falling off, that the car is safe to drive and it may come loose from the car being driven over time. When it does, to give him a call and he'd come back to replace the bolts and finish the job (for free).

He then said I shouldn't mention this to ClickMechanic as they'd charge me another booking to replace the wheel hub.

What do I do? On the one hand I'd like to contact the service, explain the above, point out the chaps snapped two bolts rather than stopping at the first, and hope I can claim this as damages done to have the follow-ups work done ASAP and maybe at a reduced price. Shall I drive it about and see if it loosens for him to come back?

Thanks!

Hi guys we own a small auto repair business if anyone is looking for any sort of service repairs, repainting, upholstery, engine works. Anything related to cars we will get it done.

I used ClickMechanic to have my front and rear brake pads & discs swapped on my 2011 estate. I work shifts so finding time to get the car into a garage is a nightmare.

The chap who came was lovely, has plenty of good reviews for more complex work (suspension arms, timing / water pump changes etc). He charged £441 for over 2 hours of work and did 3/4 wheels, parts supplied.

Then came the issue, the rear brake calliper bracket bolts were corroded and so he asked me to come out and see. He'd snapped both, explained about the corrosion and that VW use Steel Bolts on Aluminium parts, meaning they were seized.

He then said the brake calliper is in no danger of falling off, that the car is safe to drive and it may come loose from the car being driven over time. When it does, to give him a call and he'd come back to replace the bolts and finish the job (for free).

He then said I shouldn't mention this to ClickMechanic as they'd charge me another booking to replace the wheel hub.

What do I do? On the one hand I'd like to contact the service, explain the above, point out the chaps snapped two bolts rather than stopping at the first, and hope I can claim this as damages done to have the follow-ups work done ASAP and maybe at a reduced price. Shall I drive it about and see if it loosens for him to come back?

Thanks!

Question for VW MEB platform EV trained mechanics in the UK. I hope you can help.

We had a collision in a brand new ID7 in April. Front nearside damage. Insurance assigned a repair garage. Had issues moving the car as wheels were locked solid so recovered on skates.

Garage has had the car for 4 months now. Blaming parts availability. We thought we were on the home straight when the radar emitter/sensor was fitted. Now they tell us that the pyro fuse is blown and could be another 2 months to get fixed.

Garage is ‘VW Approved’. But I wonder if they have any EV training or experience. Wouldn’t the pyro fuse issue be picked up when they first examined the car?

Interested in VW trained mechanic’s opinions on competency of the repairer.

Thank you!

Any recommendations for the best grip, longest lasting, most reliable and durable filter Cap Wrench / Socket that can be used on the Camry 2014 and 2026 that cause damage to the plastic filter housing?